Experience

UC Group

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance and Analytics

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Kaunas, Lithuania / Chicago, USA • Leading Department of Finance and Analytics including the functional responsibility of forecasting, budget management, financial reporting, business analytics and process improvements. • Participating in company-wide processes related to the annual operating plan. • Providing key analyses and recommendations on strategic and other executive projects in a highly entrepreneurial organizational culture. • Leading and coordinating the project of Operational Excellence while focusing… Show more • Leading Department of Finance and Analytics including the functional responsibility of forecasting, budget management, financial reporting, business analytics and process improvements. • Participating in company-wide processes related to the annual operating plan. • Providing key analyses and recommendations on strategic and other executive projects in a highly entrepreneurial organizational culture. • Leading and coordinating the project of Operational Excellence while focusing on continuous improvement and the optimization of business processes/systems; working with organizational leaders to increase efficiency, reduce waste and costs, and improve quality.

• Financial Analytics and Accounting Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Jan 2022

  Kaunas, Lithuania / Chicago, USA • Managed and supervised Financial Analytics and Accounting teams through participative leadership. • Responsible for successfully managing a range of projects from conception through implementation. • Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning. • Oversaw and managed the development of financial models to evaluate, measure, and analyze factors that impact business. • Participated in… Show more • Managed and supervised Financial Analytics and Accounting teams through participative leadership. • Responsible for successfully managing a range of projects from conception through implementation. • Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning. • Oversaw and managed the development of financial models to evaluate, measure, and analyze factors that impact business. • Participated in establishing annual budget and forecasting processes. • Continuously worked on identifying improvement possibilities regarding key processes and accounting procedures to ensure efficiency in day-to-day departmental deliverables.

• Financial/Business Analyst

  • May 2018 - Feb 2020

  Greater Chicago Area • Managed and supported the team of Financial and Data Analytics. • Provided analytical perspectives to facilitate important strategic decisions. • Responsible for creating financial reports and ad hoc reports for a high-volume logistics/transportation business. • Proficient in data mining methods, extracting relevant information for reports and presentations. • Produced financial reports evaluating proposed investments opportunities as well as completed projects decision-making… Show more • Managed and supported the team of Financial and Data Analytics. • Provided analytical perspectives to facilitate important strategic decisions. • Responsible for creating financial reports and ad hoc reports for a high-volume logistics/transportation business. • Proficient in data mining methods, extracting relevant information for reports and presentations. • Produced financial reports evaluating proposed investments opportunities as well as completed projects decision-making process. • Identified opportunities for resolving key process issues and implementing improvements in day-to-day operations. • Provided support for yearly reviews and audits.

• Fuel Analyst

  • Sep 2016 - May 2018

  Greater Chicago Area • Created diesel purchase optimization strategies for a large fleet of trucks that were supported by in-depth analysis. • Developed a cost-cutting mindset by communicating with the drivers and implementing incentives that would motivate to save fuel while driving. • Negotiation skills were applied to agree on the best possible pricing before signing fuel pricing contracts with fuel station networks across the USA. • Researched various technologies, provided ROI analysis and assisted… Show more • Created diesel purchase optimization strategies for a large fleet of trucks that were supported by in-depth analysis. • Developed a cost-cutting mindset by communicating with the drivers and implementing incentives that would motivate to save fuel while driving. • Negotiation skills were applied to agree on the best possible pricing before signing fuel pricing contracts with fuel station networks across the USA. • Researched various technologies, provided ROI analysis and assisted in implementation of cost-cutting technologies.



Gallagher

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Credit Controller

  • Feb 2015 - Jul 2016

  United Kingdom • Responsible for the efficient and timely collection of debtor balances including credit checks. • Provided excellent customer service and adhered to the policies and guidelines set by the department within a high-performance culture. Job included working with the debt portfolio of £1M+ of London-based Construction, Film and Media industries as well as high-net-worth private clients. • Assisted with aging analysis, preparation of payment plans to ensure recovery of potentially… Show more • Responsible for the efficient and timely collection of debtor balances including credit checks. • Provided excellent customer service and adhered to the policies and guidelines set by the department within a high-performance culture. Job included working with the debt portfolio of £1M+ of London-based Construction, Film and Media industries as well as high-net-worth private clients. • Assisted with aging analysis, preparation of payment plans to ensure recovery of potentially unrecoverable debts. Show less



Royal Bank of Scotland Business

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service Advisor

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

  United Kingdom • Dealt with a diverse range of customers ensuring all banking policies are adhered to whilst guaranteeing excellent customer service. • Built effective trusted relationships with private and business customers by listening carefully and asking the right questions to identify and promote the best possible outcome. • Developed and excelled skills of planning and organizing tasks under pressure in a fast paced and target-driven environment.



MANTINGA

• Lithuania
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Trainee

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2013

  Lithuania Internship in Finance Department