Georgi Kostadinov
Business Analyst
Summary
Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs in different business fields - Heavy Industry, Light Manufacturing, Financial Institutions, Food Industry, Hospitality
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior BA /Senior Project Manager
BedorEXCEM Www.bedorexcem.com
Sofia
01.2021 - Current
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Training Project Members when/where needed.
- Prepared various analysis and studies as Senior Business Analyst
Business Analyst/Productivity Consultant
BedorEXCEM Www.bedorexcem.com
Sofia
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Optimizing department processes using applicable methodology and analysis – Lean, SMED, Six Sigma, Poke-Yoke, Ishikawa, Spaghetti diagrams, 5S, 8-D, FMEA, Value-Stream Mapping etc.
- Identifying bottlenecks and optimizing the operations in order to maximize the output with the same resources (or minimize the resources used with the same output)
- Optimizing the process flows
- Analysis of current management systems and proposals for improvement
- Developing management systems using MS Excel, MS Access, Power BI, VBA
- Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Collaborated with teams in product line transition to streamline manufacturing footprint.
- Performed gap analysis to identify areas of improvement.
- Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance.
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Implemented business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency.
- Created data models to support decision-making processes.
- Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
- Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
Deputy Mayor
CHEPELARE MUNICIPALITY
CHEPELARE
11.2011 - 05.2018
- Responsible for "Finance" and "EU funded projects" departments.
- Leading Annual budget preparation and presenting it to the Municipality Council and the public.
- Leading Infrastructure projects supported by different EU funds.
- Directed operations, planning and administration of municipality departments.
- Attended public forums, events and informal meetings.
- Appointed qualified candidates to positions.
- Signed contracts, ordinances and other official documentation to execute orders of office.
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Founder and Chief Accountant
GEO FINANCE LTD
CHEPELARE
09.2008 - 10.2011
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings, and related schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Academy of Economics
Svishtov, Bulgaria 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of London
London, UK 04.2001 -
Skills
MS Office & VBA
Additional Information
- "Young Economist – 2007” – 5th place – Union of Bulgarian Economists
- “Young Economist – 2006” – 5th place – Union of Bulgarian Economists
- References available upon request
Certification
Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Timeline
PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
09-2023
Six Sigma Master Black Belt
02-2022
Senior BA /Senior Project Manager
BedorEXCEM Www.bedorexcem.com
01.2021 - Current
Business Analyst/Productivity Consultant
BedorEXCEM Www.bedorexcem.com
06.2018 - 01.2021
Deputy Mayor
CHEPELARE MUNICIPALITY
11.2011 - 05.2018
Founder and Chief Accountant
GEO FINANCE LTD
09.2008 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Academy of Economics
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of London
04.2001 -
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