Pavel Vassiltsenko
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Strategic and detail-oriented Finance Analyst with a proven record of delivering financial insight, operational excellence, and process leadership in both high-growth and high-pressure environments. Trusted advisor to C-level executives with expertise across daily finance operations, stock/investment analysis, payroll, and audit compliance. Currently managing end-to-end finance processes for a fast-scaling cask whisky and wine investment firm with a turnover exceeding £30M. Known for setting up robust financial systems from scratch, leading successful audits, and producing high-value insights that guide business decisions. Now seeking to apply my analytical rigor and commercial awareness to dynamic finance roles in Dubai or Saudi Arabia.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Analyst
Decant Group LTD
Greater London, United Kingdom
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Whisky and wine cask investment company with £30M+ turnover
- Solely manage day-to-day financial operations alongside the CFO, overseeing all cash flow, reconciliations, payroll, commissions, and integrations with the accounting system
- Implemented and optimized core accounting processes, leading the company through its first-ever successful audit
- Conducted over 300 client valuations and facilitated buybacks totalling over £2 million
- Maintain daily reconciliation of bank and stock accounts; ensure seamless transaction recording across all product lines
- Own monthly payroll and commission schemes in collaboration with external payroll providers
- Work closely with the sales, development, and compliance teams to align operational and financial strategies
- Act as the point of contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies; uphold full compliance with UK financial standards
- Support strategic planning, financial modelling, and ad-hoc analysis to assess risk and inform C-level decision-making
Analyst Accountant
Monolith (UK) LTD
Dagenham, United Kingdom
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: Wholesale distributor of food and alcohol products
- Managed core accounting tasks including P&L reporting, VAT returns, balance sheets, and financial packs using Sage 100
- Played a key advisory role to the Financial Controller and Managing Director on budget planning and performance
- Oversaw daily bookkeeping, cash flow forecasting, and payment process controls in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Led data accuracy initiatives and introduced internal checks to reduce reporting errors
- Supported AP/AR and credit control functions
- Delivered weekly analysis to the Fleet Director on fuel card and fleet vehicle expenditures
Education
BSc - Accounting with Economics
University of Essex
Foundation Degree in Science - Accounting
University of Essex
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Strategic Decision Support
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Stock & Inventory Management
- Audit Coordination & Compliance
- Payroll & Commission Management
- Bank & Cash Reconciliations
- Process Development & Automation
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Advanced Excel
- Sage 100, Sage 50, Xero accounting systems
Languages
Russian
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
Estonian
Upper intermediate
Achievements and Projects
- Developed Client Valuation System: Designed a reliable, client-specific valuation model to assess individual investment portfolios, empowering portfolio managers with strategic insights and enhancing the firm's client advisory capabilities.
- Secured Major Investment through Financial Modelling: Built a dynamic two-year financial performance model for whisky and rum casks, investment wines, and spirits, facilitating a £500K investment from a high-net-worth client.
- Drove Operational Cost Reduction: Led monthly budget reviews and subscription audits, achieving significant monthly cost reductions amounting to tens of thousands of pounds through proactive spend control and vendor optimization.
- Supported Digital Transformation of Inventory Management: Collaborated extensively with developers to design and implement a valuation-integrated inventory management platform, significantly improving operational efficiency and data accuracy.
- Optimized Pricing Strategy Across Asset Classes: Created and maintained the stock SKU and pricing framework for all new assets, directly contributing to a 30% revenue increase in Q1 2025 compared to the previous year through optimized cask and bottle pricing strategies.
Timeline
Finance Analyst
Decant Group LTD
11.2023 - 04.2025
Analyst Accountant
Monolith (UK) LTD
12.2021 - 10.2023
Foundation Degree in Science - Accounting
University of Essex
BSc - Accounting with Economics
University of Essex
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