Mariia Zaiets
London,Ukraine
Summary
Self-driven finance professional with expertise in financial reporting and analysis, strategic planning and financial controlling. Confident user of data analysis tools, which coupled with strong analytical skills enable to be a reliable business partner. Committed to streamline internal processes and cross-functional collaboration as drivers of organizational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4028
4028
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
FP&A Lead Analyst, Europe Executive Decision support
Citi
London, UK
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Established process for monitoring cluster head's scorecard financial performance at cluster governance forum.
- Coordinated FY25 countries CCO&BHs scorecard target-setting with cluster / countries business partners, reviewed and challenged targets and metrics methodology.
- Supported cluster CFO and business partners with ad hoc analysis of client profitability and client returns, e.g. low returning clients, impact of client TCE methodology changes on cluster / countries targets, etc.
Finance Management Associate (rotational program)
Citi UK
London, UK
07.2022 - 06.2024
- 3rd rotation – Treasury, UK Bank (UK legal entity Recovery and Resolution, ILAAP review, ALCO materials, Liquidity Management deliverables, Risk & Controls deliverables etc.)
- 2nd rotation – FP&A, Europe (prepared Europe legal entities management board decks, coordinated bottom-up operating plan / outlook for Services in collaboration with countries and product teams)
- 1st rotation – Controllers, Strategic Ledger (coordinated functional requirements discovery and documentation for reporting ledger implementation)
Finance Accounting Analyst (Controller)
Citi Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Oversaw legal entity's US GAAP and management reporting collaborating with in-country and offshore teams.
- Prepared legal entity IFRS financial statements and coordinated external audit deliverables.
- Supported country CFO in Planning & Analysis and addressing business queries on management reporting.
- Maintained internal chart of accounts (CoA) and related systems setup to ensure compliance with Accounting Policy and CoA.
- Ensured internal controls and compliance with corporate policies / standards (expense management, third party management policy etc.).
- Led ad hoc projects (e.g. reporting ledger implementation, transfer pricing changes implementation, accounting policy changes, etc.)
Business Analyst, Strategy & Operational Effectiveness
Ukrtelecom
Kyiv, Ukraine
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Maintained company's financial model, coordinated annual budgeting process and supported company's debt restructuring.
- Developed investment appraisal models (e.g. business cases for telecom network modernization projects).
- Prepared ad hoc reports to the Supervisory Board.
Consultant, Financial Advisory Services (Transaction support)
Deloitte Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Drafted financial due diligence reports for M&A transactions, independent business reviews / restructuring across a range of industries (TMT, energy and renewables, pharma, real estate, banking etc.).
- Reviewed historical financial data and financial documentation to identify key issues and potential risks.
- Contributed to forensic projects by analyzing ownership structures and transactions with affiliates.
- Supported business development by drafting proposals.
Local Payments specialist, Operations&Technology
Citibank Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Processed local currency payments, incl. vetting documents, reconciliations, sanction screening etc.
- Collaborated with middle and back-office teams involved into end-to-end payments lifecycle (e.g. Citi Service, Treasury, Technology, KYC, AML, Compliance, Finance etc.).
- Prepared ad hoc reporting on payments volumes and other cash management products performance.
Intern at Finance department
Citibank Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
09.2013 - 07.2014
Education
Master's degree - International Economic Relations
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Bachelor's degree - International Economic Relations
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Skills
- Performance metrics analysis
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Budget planning and control
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- MS Office proficiency
- Data analysis tools
Certification
- ACCA - (all exams passed)
- FRM (level 1 – cleared, level 2 – WIP)
LANGUAGES
Ukrainian - native
Native
Russian – fluent
Fluent
English – fluent
Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate
Timeline
FP&A Lead Analyst, Europe Executive Decision support
Citi
07.2024 - 09.2025
Finance Management Associate (rotational program)
Citi UK
07.2022 - 06.2024
Finance Accounting Analyst (Controller)
Citi Ukraine
11.2019 - 07.2022
Business Analyst, Strategy & Operational Effectiveness
Ukrtelecom
12.2018 - 10.2019
Consultant, Financial Advisory Services (Transaction support)
Deloitte Ukraine
11.2016 - 11.2018
Local Payments specialist, Operations&Technology
Citibank Ukraine
08.2014 - 06.2016
Intern at Finance department
Citibank Ukraine
09.2013 - 07.2014
Master's degree - International Economic Relations
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Bachelor's degree - International Economic Relations
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
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