Cristian Pietroiu
Finance Executive
Bucharest
Summary
Finance Executive with over 30 years of expertise in financial management across multiple international markets, specializing in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and the pharmaceutical products sector, including manufacturing operations. Demonstrated ability to drive business growth, enhance financial performance, and lead cross-functional teams. Extensive experience in plant controlling, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial management. Focused on overseeing financial operations, improving efficiencies, and guiding businesses through financial transformations and restructurings.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Finance Director
Colgate-Palmolive
05.2018 - Current
- Leading the financial operations and strategy for the Colgate-Palmolive Romania market.
- Overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Collaborating with Divisional/Regional senior leadership to define and implement financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Managing financial audits and due diligence processes to ensure compliance with financial regulations and improve financial transparency.
- Guiding cross-functional teams through complex financial processes and driving operational efficiencies.
Plant Controller
Colgate-Palmolive
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed financial operations for the plant, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Provided leadership in cost control initiatives, achieving operational efficiency.
- Worked closely with Global Supply Chain and Finance leadership teams to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with production goals.
- Ensured compliance with financial reporting standards and best practices.
Supply Chain Finance Lead CBS Mexico
Colgate-Palmolive
04.2015 - 02.2017
- Transforming the finance processes for manufacturing sites in the US and Latin America, and the commercial finance costing operations for 65% of the Colgate business.
- Implementing new global operating model and best practices.
- Developing a strong Supply Chain Finance team adapted to a remotely support operations.
Supply Chain Finance SSC Manager
Colgate-Palmolive
05.2009 - 03.2015
- Promoted as a Supply Chain Finance Process Manager in a newly created internal shared service organization located in Warsaw with a primary goal to reorganize the supply chain finance processes across multiple European factories by: developing a standard and integrated process , true business support and partnership with the supply chain organizations, driving continuous improvement, operating in a cost effective mode. My main responsibilities included:
- Design and implementation of the new supply chain finance structure.
- Supply chain accounting processes migration to a newly created center.
- Restructuring and reorganization of the local finance plant controlling.
- Implementation of a new standard processes.
- Changing management and implementing a new type of business partnership development with the Supply Chain organization.
Finance Director
Colgate-Palmolive
05.2007 - 04.2009
- Led financial operations in the Indian Ocean region, overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and financial strategy.
- Provided strategic insights to senior management on financial performance and business forecasting.
- Managed financial audits and compliance processes to ensure adherence to company and regulatory standards.
Budget & Planning Manager
Colgate-Palmolive
04.2005 - 04.2007
- Managed company budgeting processes, including the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and analyses.
- Led strategic financial planning initiatives, working with leadership to ensure alignment with business goals.
Finance Manager
Colgate-Palmolive
06.2002 - 03.2005
- Oversaw financial reporting and analysis to support the company's financial objectives.
- Managed financial forecasts and helped senior leadership make strategic financial decisions.
- Led cost control initiatives and monitored company expenditures to align with corporate goals.
Procurement Manager
Colgate-Palmolive
09.2000 - 05.2002
- Managed procurement and sourcing operations, focusing on cost-effectiveness and supplier relationships.
- Collaborated with finance and operational teams to ensure procurement strategies were aligned with budgetary goals.
Plant Controller
Colgate-Palmolive
09.1999 - 08.2001
- Managed financial operations and reporting for plant operations, including budgeting and cost analysis.
- Managed supply chain accounting processes.
- Developed and implemented production control tools and inventory optimization.
- Plant Performance reporting: volumes, conversion cost, gain & losses, manufacturing variances, Plant KPIs improvement.
Plant Controller
Colgate-Palmolive
12.1996 - 08.1999
- Managed financial operations and reporting for plant operations, including budgeting and cost analysis.
- Managed supply chain accounting processes.
- Developed and implemented production control and inventory optimization tools.
- Plant performance reporting.
- Restructuring and plant closure.
Budget&Planning Manager
Sintofarm SA
09.1995 - 12.1996
- Managed company budgeting processes, including the preparation of financial reports, forecasts in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Developed and implemented the tools for cost and profitability optimization.
- Prepared and presented drug authorization dossiers to the National Agency for Medicine and Medical Devices for new medicine.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - General Economy, Business Administration and Management
Academy of Economic Studies
BucharestSkills
- Strategic Financial Management
- Supply Chain Finance
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Financial Audits
- Cost Control
- Project Management
- Financial Accounting
- GAAP
- ERP and Financial Management Systems
Personal Information
Age: 55
Timeline
Finance Director
Colgate-Palmolive
05.2018 - Current
Plant Controller
Colgate-Palmolive
03.2017 - 04.2018
Supply Chain Finance Lead CBS Mexico
Colgate-Palmolive
04.2015 - 02.2017
Supply Chain Finance SSC Manager
Colgate-Palmolive
05.2009 - 03.2015
Finance Director
Colgate-Palmolive
05.2007 - 04.2009
Budget & Planning Manager
Colgate-Palmolive
04.2005 - 04.2007
Finance Manager
Colgate-Palmolive
06.2002 - 03.2005
Procurement Manager
Colgate-Palmolive
09.2000 - 05.2002
Plant Controller
Colgate-Palmolive
09.1999 - 08.2001
Plant Controller
Colgate-Palmolive
12.1996 - 08.1999
Budget&Planning Manager
Sintofarm SA
09.1995 - 12.1996
Bachelor’s Degree - General Economy, Business Administration and Management
Academy of Economic Studies
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