Vera Aradzhieva

Experienced Finance and Analytics Professional with over 9 years of corporate experience in financial analysis, reporting, controlling, budgeting, and forecasting. Skilled in advanced Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis, and dashboards), Power BI, and SQL, with extensive experience in SAP, including system implementation and user training. Recently relocated to the United States, no sponsorship needed - eligible to work on an L-2 visa.

Senior Project Manager (Finance)

Volkswagen Group Singapore, Singapore

03/2018 - 02/2024

• Orchestrated the finance-side coordination for the simultaneous implementation of 7 systems: SAP FI/CO & 6 internal PHS systems (Singapore)

  Coordinated SAP FI/CO implementation in Malaysia

• Trained end-users on SAP FI/CO following implementations in Singapore (2019) and Malaysia (2020)
• Coordinated S/4HANA implementation in Singapore (2023)
• Collaborated with HQ IT to configure systems and implement new local business cases (SG & MY)
• Trained the accounting and controlling teams on monthly, quarterly and yearly closing, forecasting and budgeting with SAP FI/CO, SAP SEM, SAP BPC, S/4HANA
• Prepared a variety of financial reports using Excel, Power BI, SAP Fiori, and SQL
• Managed the implementation of an internal system for incoming invoice processing (SG)

Financial Controller

Porsche BG EOOD, Sofia, Bulgaria

12/2014 - 02/2018

• Managed end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting
• Developed and managed annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Prepared a variety of internal reports
• Optimized financial processes to enhance operational efficiency
• Coordinated SAP FI/CO implementations across Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Albania, including comprehensive end-user training

Product Manager Volkswagen Passenger Cars

Porsche BG EOOD, Sofia, Bulgaria

06/2008 - 11/2014

• Negotiated with the factory for the importer and dealer purchasing conditions of the cars
• Defined pricing and brand positioning of the Volkswagen brand in Bulgaria
• Maintained the vehicle data in the internal PHS system for vehicle ordering and transportation
• Evaluated market position and competitive landscape by creating and interpreting relevant industry indexes
• Prepared and maintained price lists based on market strategy and cost analysis

Master’s degree in Technology-oriented Management

Technical University - Braunschweig, Germany

(Dual Degree Program with TU-Sofia)

Master’s degree in Computer Systems and Technologies

Technical University - Sofia, Bulgaria