Alina Nechita
Reading,United Kingdom
Summary
Telecom finance professional with 8 years of experience within Ericsson, specializing in project finance, financial governance, forecasting, profitability analysis, and financial reporting across customer projects. Experienced in supporting business case activities, financial planning, revenue recognition, and risk analysis within complex telecom environments. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lead Project Finance Accountant
Ericsson
Reading
2025.11 - Current
- Lead financial governance and accounting activities across customer projects, ensuring alignment with business case objectives, profitability targets, forecasting, budgeting, and corporate compliance requirements
- Monitor project financial performance including revenue recognition, cost control, cash flow, margin evolution, and identification of financial risks and cost optimization opportunities
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Project Management, Procurement, and senior stakeholders to support financial alignment and present performance updates, forecasts, and recommendations during governance reviews
- Ensure compliance with accounting directives, SOX controls, internal governance policies, and revenue recognition standards
Project Controller
Ericsson UK
Reading, United Kingdom
2024.11 - 2025.11
- Managed project financial performance, ensuring alignment with business case targets, profitability objectives, forecasting, and financial governance requirements
- Supported operational teams with cost estimates, financial forecasts, and business case evaluations while performing analysis on project margins, revenue evolution, budget variances, and cost optimization opportunities
- Monitored revenue recognition, cash flow performance, and project financial progress against targets, identifying financial risks and efficiency improvements throughout the project lifecycle
- Presented financial insights and performance updates during governance reviews and ensured compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and corporate governance frameworks
Financial Control and Governance (MCO)
Ericsson UK
Reading, United Kingdom
2023.10 - 2024.10
- Delivered financial governance and forecasting support for one of the biggest customers in UK
- Supported P&L, balance sheet forecasting, and cost control activities to improve programme financial performance
- Supported cash collection follow-up and revenue assurance activities to improve financial efficiency and reduce overdue exposure
- Ensured accurate revenue recognition and billing compliance in line with corporate standards
- Worked closely with programme leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic financial decision-making
Project Finance Manager
Ericsson UK
Reading, United Kingdom
2018.03 - 2023.10
- Supported customer accounts through monthly and quarterly forecasting, financial governance, and commercial performance analysis
- Provided detailed profitability analysis on project costs, revenues, trends, and financial risks
- Contributed to business case assessments and financial risk evaluation for customer projects
- Drove process standardization and implementation of improved financial governance practices
- Managed stakeholder relationships across vendors, operations, finance, and customer account teams
Compliance Associate
Amazon Development Center
Iasi, Romania
2016.09 - 2018.01
- Report violations of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative and corrective procedures
HR Analyst
Xerox Business Services Romania
Iasi, Romania
2015.03 - 2016.09
- Updating the systems with sensitive information (salaries, bonuses, bank details, etc)
- Sending out reference letters to employees based on their requests
- Processing all necessary documentation and making sure it is sent to the involved parties accordingly
Education
Master Degree - International Relationships
Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza
Bachelor Degree - English Language and Literature, Russian Language and Literature
Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza
Iasi, Romania 2010.10 - 2013.07
Language Skills
Mother tongue(s): Romanian
English: Understanding - Listening C2, Reading C2; Speaking - Spoken production C1, Spoken interaction C1; Writing C1
Spanish: Understanding - Listening C1, Reading C1; Speaking - Spoken production B2, Spoken interaction B2; Writing B2
Russian: Understanding - Listening A1, Reading A1; Speaking - Spoken production A1, Spoken interaction A1; Writing A1
Timeline
Lead Project Finance Accountant
Ericsson
2025.11 - Current
Project Controller
Ericsson UK
2024.11 - 2025.11
Financial Control and Governance (MCO)
Ericsson UK
2023.10 - 2024.10
Project Finance Manager
Ericsson UK
2018.03 - 2023.10
Compliance Associate
Amazon Development Center
2016.09 - 2018.01
HR Analyst
Xerox Business Services Romania
2015.03 - 2016.09
Bachelor Degree - English Language and Literature, Russian Language and Literature
Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza
2010.10 - 2013.07
Master Degree - International Relationships
Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza