•Performed monthly financial analysis, forecasting and variance analysis for key stakeholders; identified opportunity to reduce costs by 7%
•Conducted market research and competitive analysis, built financial models quantifying impact of leasing vs. buying , prepared investor pitch book

•Performed meticulous financial analysis, benchmarking and DCF valuation of an electronic manufacturing company; scrutinized M&A synergies; identified reasons for gross margin deterioration; persuaded portfolio manager against investment
•Researched and built a long-short investment case; convinced portfolio manager to invest in idea; generated 27% return in 3 months

•Restructuring and turnaround of distressed companies, strategy development, performance improvement, operational effectiveness.
•Complex financial modeling including LBO modeling and EV, FCFF, NPV, IRR, PB, calculations.
•Assisted CFOs of portfolio companies with financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting and performance improvement for 8 companies with total revenue over $1B, regularly prepared business reviews and ad-hoc presentations;
•Financial modeling expert

•Built financial model of RusPetro for IPO on London Stock Exchange (AIM); the group raised $250 million
•Led due diligence of largest radio station (sold for $160M); identified key business risks, which adjusted target’s value by 15%
•Analyzed and evaluated possible joint-venture ($220M) in tire manufacturing between Sinopec (China) and Sibur (Russia)
•Managed 7 full scope financial due diligence projects in e-commerce, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, media, energy and real estate

•Advised business owners on strategic development, new venture initiation, and partnerships, led fundraising for new venture
•Spearheaded development of new business unit (cable production)

•Advised Gazprom-Media on growth through M&A, leading to their $15M acquisition of RuTube (4M MAU)
•Advised a regional grocery retail chain in their sale to a largest federal retailer
•Prepared and mentored preparation of DCF and LBO models, invest memos, pitches, proposals, and market and industry reviews
•Managed consolidation of 109 subsidiaries and preparation of financials a media group (revenue $1.3B); advised on depreciation of media content and revenue recognition

•Audited financial statements of several commercial banks, airline company, electricity distribution group, canning factory
•Perfromed tests of effectiveness of internal controls