Mircea Cernea
Senior Business Controller | Financial Analysis
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Bucharest, Romania
Freelance
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About me
Intro
Strategic finance leader with 13+ years driving digital transformation and operational excellence across multinational organizations. Proven track record of reducing forecast cycles by 25%, building consulting teams from scratch, and delivering 6-figure revenue growth. Specialized in financial controlling, process optimization, and change management.
Work experience
NTT DATA Romania
Jan 2019 - Present
7 years 10 months
50055 Romanina, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Head of Operational Controlling
May 2022 - Present
4 years 6 months
50055 Romanina, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Head of the Operational Controlling function for a multinational IT services organization, overseeing financial performance management, forecasting, and cost control across multiple business areas. Responsible for driving the measurement of financial, sales, and operational KPIs, and supporting executive decision-making through data-driven insights and strategic business partnering. Key Achievements: Lead and mentor a team of 4 controllers, fostering continuous improvement and professional development Implemented a standardized forecasting process, reducing monthly forecast cycle time by 25% Acted as a strategic partner to IT in the implementation of financial project management tools Supported the rollout of digital tools across Finance, Controlling, and IT Project Management, enhancing process efficiency and data accessibility
Senior Business Controller
Jan 2019 - May 2022
3 years 5 months
Bucharest, Romania
Skills: Business Process Improvement · Finance · Financial Analysis
Manager Business Consulting
Valuement
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 year
Bucharest, Romania
Launched and led a new Business Consulting unit within a consultancy, focused on delivering financial and operational tool implementation projects for clients in the modern retail sector. Built the team, service portfolio, and client base from the ground up, overseeing strategy, delivery, and internal operations. Key Achievements: Established the business consulting team from scratch, including service portfolio design, go-to-market strategy, hiring, and operational setup Grew the team to 3 consultants and generated low 6-figure annual revenue (EUR) within the first year of operations Delivered projects for leading modern retailers, focusing on the implementation of financial and operational management tools Developed all client-facing materials (proposals, frameworks, presentations) and built the internal reporting structure for financial and operational performance tracking Served as both engagement manager and hands-on consultant across initial projects, ensuring high delivery quality and client satisfaction
Senior Consultant
Deloitte Romania
Sep 2011 - Dec 2017
6 years 4 months
Bucharest, Romania
(Progressed from Intern to Senior Consultant over 6+ years) Gained broad consulting experience across operational improvement, financial analysis, and project management while progressing from Intern to Senior Consultant. Supported private and public sector clients with data-driven insights, business case development, and process transformation initiatives. Developed strong consulting fundamentals in structured problem solving, stakeholder engagement, and delivery under pressure. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Coordinated project teams and managed day-to-day delivery across multiple consulting engagements in operational excellence and business transformation Conducted end-to-end process analysis, financial modeling, and improvement planning to support strategic decisions for clients Contributed to the development of business plans and feasibility studies through detailed financial projections, cost-benefit analyses, and market research Supported change management and implementation efforts, including stakeholder communications, training, and performance tracking Improved client financial reporting processes by identifying gaps and implementing tailored IT and automation solutions Developed methodologies, frameworks, and internal tools to support knowledge management across consulting teams Built and maintained strong professional relationships with client stakeholders, contributing to high client satisfaction and repeat engagements
Education
Academia de Studii Economice din București
Bachelor's degree in Economics
2008 - 2011
3 years 1 month