Liliya Chobanova

ContourGlobal is a US-based developer and operator of electric power plants with assets in 20 countries around the world. In Bulgaria the company owns and operates the thermal power plant Maritsa East 3 located in the Stara Zagora region since 2011 and is developing low carbon generation assets.

• Developed strategic plans and compelling presentation decks to corporate management to encourage business growth and low carbon transformation;
• Participated in high-stakes contract negotiations with government and financial institutions and led the financial modeling to support internal decision-making;
• Built relationships with key stakeholders (government, private companies, NGOs) to advance the company's mission and to keep abreast of current events, trends and regulations;
• Participated in strategic initiatives such as refinancings and business development of new energy projects;
• Prepared position papers and established partnerships with national authorities and external consultants to drive regulatory improvements within the sector;
• Managed communication on regulatory matters with national and European authorities in cooperation with cross-functional teams and external consultants;
• Ensured compliance with the applicable regulatory framework in cooperation with the in-house legal team;
• Led the procurement strategy of key commodities and oversaw compliance with key contractual arrangements;
• Successfully negotiated and implemented contractual arrangements that led to cost optimizations in collaboration with the public procurement team;
• Ensured efficiency of operations in collaboration with operations team;
• Managed the commercial budgeting process and prepared ad-hoc profitability analysis in collaboration with cross-functional teams;
• Maintained the company’s financial models used for internal and regulatory purposes.

Ernst & Young is a globally recognized provider of audit & assurance and other professional services.

• Led, supervised and coached audit engagement teams;
• Managed client relationships to ensure efficiency of the audit process;
• Performed a thorough understanding of the client’s business operations and external environment, identified key risks that could lead to material misstatements in financial statements;
• Designed and implemented adequate audit procedures in accordance with Ernst & Young Global Audit Methodology;
• Provided advice on accounting treatment of complex business issues;
• Identified areas for improvement in financial reporting and management control processes and provided value added suggestions for remediation;
• Assisted clients with preparation of financial statements and group reporting packages by providing guidance on relevant disclosures and accounting policies;
• Completed audit papers by summarizing complex financial issues and thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.