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Pavlin Vatev-Finance Executive & SAP Consultant FI/CO/BPI S4 HANA

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Germany

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Experience

Sep 2020 - Present

SAP Consultant FI/CO/BPI S4 HANA

Freelancer

Position Summary
SAP Consultant FI/CO/BPI S4 HANA at Freelancer
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • Stream lead - Training
  • Trainings – lead of the team & support of the relevant stakeholders
  • Management of learning journeys & development of training plans
  • Training environment & data – definition & development with the IT team
  • Training documentation – management & coordination of the preparation
  • Project lead - Germany
  • Project management – planning, motivation, communication, execution
  • Business process integration – analysis, definition, management
  • Rollout management – planning, coordination, deployment
  • Governance – template & project
  • Test management – definition, findings, solutions, documentation
  • Trainings – management of the training programs
  • Business process management – integration, analysis, optimization, etc.
  • Template & project governance
  • Customizing FI
  • Definition of the scope of acceptance test cases
  • Organizing and execution of the tests – findings, development of design solutions based on business requirements, documentation, etc.
  • Trainings – planning, creation, delivery, documentation, etc.
  • Business process management – definition of data transfer, etc.
  • Preparation and management of template workshops
  • Preparation of technical and process documentation
  • Agile project management
  • Stream lead – process integration & governance
  • Business process management – integration, analysis, optimization, etc.
  • Management of the rollout quality gates
  • Project governance – planning, monitoring, control of project progress
  • Template governance – harmonization and standardization of business processes
  • Standing governance – master data, chart of accounts, authorizations, customizing, etc.
  • Standardization of repeating processes, incl. analysis and optimization, planning the transition to daily business and the activities within the month, interim, annual close, creation of a concept, checklist, etc.
  • Participation in defining different interfaces (incl. concept, defining organizational structures, master data, template & standing governance, etc.)
  • Definition and structuring of monitoring processes: IDocs, BI folders, etc.
  • Participation in the definition and customizing of different areas in FI
Apr 2019 - Aug 2020
Karlsruhe, Germany

Consultant

SAP

Position Summary
Consultant at SAP
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Finance
Information Technology
  • Very intensive full-time training program with many hands-on demonstrations, exercises, and case studies.
  • Application consultant Business Process Integration, SAP® S4 HANA
  • Application consultant financial accounting FI, SAP® ERP 6.0 EHP7
  • Application consultant management accounting CO, SAP® ERP 6.0 EHP
Jan 2016 - Mar 2019
Karlsruhe, Germany

Senior FP&A

Johnson & Johnson Vision Inc.

Position Summary
Senior FP&A at Johnson & Johnson Vision Inc.
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Finance
  • Business partnership and consultancy for the commercial heads
  • Management and responsibility for the approval and decision-making process
  • Management and responsibility for market shares
  • Budgeting and strategic planning
  • Forecasting throughout the fiscal year, variance analysis, risk management
  • Sales and financial controlling (Sales; P&L), cost center planning
  • PRICING – price strategy, volume & price analysis
  • Reporting for top management EMEA & Corporate: standard, ad hoc
  • Dashboards and reporting packages
  • Market & customer analysis
  • Financial analysis, simulations & scenario analysis
  • Investment valuation and financial modeling (CAPEX, promo, etc.)
  • Key user for SAP FI & BW
  • Process analysis, improvement & optimization, lean management
  • Development and implementation of controlling & reporting tools
Jul 2015 - Oct 2015
Karlsruhe, Germany

Consultant

SAP

Position Summary
Consultant at SAP
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Finance
Information Technology
  • Very intensive full-time training program with many hands-on demonstrations, exercises, and case studies.
  • Key User FI, SAP® ERP 6.0 EHP5
  • Key User CO, SAP® ERP 6.0 EHP5
Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
Karlsruhe, Germany

Financial Analyst

C.R.Bard Plc.

Position Summary
Financial Analyst at C.R.Bard Plc.
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Finance
Strategy
  • Business partnership, strategic planning, controlling
  • Sales and cost controlling, cost center planning
  • Strategy, volume & price analysis, price policy (PRICING)
  • Forecasting, planning, variance analysis
  • Market & customer analysis
  • Financial analysis, ABC XYZ, simulations & scenario analysis
  • Multidimensional performance analysis
  • Development of different bonus models
  • Reporting: standard, ad-hoc, dashboards
  • Process analysis, optimization, lean management, etc.
  • Development and implementation of controlling & reporting tools
Nov 2010 - May 2013
Karlsruhe, Germany

Project partner / Freelancer

Confidential

Position Summary
Project partner / Freelancer at Confidential
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Accounting
Finance
Strategy
  • Different projects in financial & accounting area including development of concepts; strategy planning; market, product & portfolio analysis; risk and change management etc.
Sep 2008 - Oct 2010
Karlsruhe, Germany

Deputy Head of Finance & Accounting Department

Asseco Germany AS, BU AP

Position Summary
Deputy Head of Finance & Accounting Department at Asseco Germany AS, BU AP
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Accounting
Audit
Finance
  • Professional and disciplinary guidance of the department in Germany & Austria
  • Participation in the preparation of the annual budget of the company
  • Preparation of forecasts, reviews, deviation analysis, and marginal costing of financial statements for the management (CEO; CFO etc.), and the parent enterprise in Poland
  • Rating of the customers, and partners in cooperation with an external rating agency
  • Definition and development of a several controlling tools
  • Preparation of the Monthly, Quarterly, Annual, Interim Statements according to German Law / IFRS (balance sheet, income statement, cash-flow statement, notes etc.)
  • Preparation of the company’s tax return and coordination annual audit with external auditors (Price Waterhouse Coopers)
  • Contact person of the company for the audit team
  • Preparation of the monthly Sales Tax Summary Report
  • Participation in the preparation of the annual budget of the company
  • Preparation of Forecast, Reporting, Analysis etc.
  • Settlement and coordination of the accounts receivable management via Südfactoring Plc - Factoring company
  • Responsibility for the bank relationships with the comprehensive authorities
  • Reviewing and supervising the day-to-day work of the department staff in Germany and Austria
  • Support of the IT-department by the definition of the several interfaces
  • Support of a polish IT-team by the definition, development and implementation of a new ERP system for internal use
Jan 2000 - Sep 2001
Burgas, Bulgaria

Manager (Finance & Accounting)

Daniel-D. Orlov Plc

Position Summary
Manager (Finance & Accounting) at Daniel-D. Orlov Plc
Business Areas
Accounting
Audit
Finance
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Professional and disciplinary guidance of the department
  • Preparation of the monthly, and annual statements according to Bulgarian Law
  • Preparation of the annual budget & forecast of the company
  • Internal auditing
  • Project management – investment & customer projects
  • Investment partner relations management
  • Definition, development, and implementation of an ERP System with an IT-Partner

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, Healthcare, and Banking and Finance.

Information Technology
Professional Services
Healthcare
Banking and Finance
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Information Technology, Project Management, Accounting, Operations, and Business Intelligence.

Finance
Information Technology
Project Management
Accounting
Operations
Business Intelligence
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Summary

Highly accomplished Senior Interim Consultant with more than 20 years of international experience in Finance, Controlling, and Business Transformation within industrial and manufacturing environments. Combines deep operational finance expertise with a strong track record in performance management, financial planning, reporting, cost controlling, process optimization, and change management. Certified and hands-on SAP Finance & Controlling Consultant with extensive experience in SAP S4 HANA implementations, rollouts, migrations, and optimization projects, bridging the gap between business requirements and technology solutions. Recognized for rapidly integrating into complex organizations, stabilizing finance functions, leading transformation initiatives, and delivering sustainable improvements in financial transparency, efficiency, and profitability. A trusted advisor to executive management and stakeholders, bringing a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to interim leadership assignments, finance transformation programs, and SAP-driven business process improvements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage international projects, and drive measurable value in dynamic and challenging business environments.

Skills

  • Good Team Player With The Ability To Organize Work In A Team.

  • Confident Attitude With A Proactive Approach To Your Work.

  • Attention To Detail In Every Situation.

  • Excellent Problem-Solving Skills With A Smooth Approach.

  • Cross-Cultural Competence.

  • Very Experienced In Time Management.

  • Able To Prioritize Individual Workloads According To Deadlines.

  • Ability To Manage Multiple Tasks Simultaneously.

  • Sovereignty In Making Decisions, Even Under Pressure.

  • Sap System Configuration In Fi/Co, S/4 Hana, Customizing In Gl, Ar, Ap, Aa, Bm; Concepts, Templates, Testing, Training, Governance, Process Integration, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Reporting, Period-End Closing, Etc.

  • Financial Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Business Planning, Market & Business Analysis, Financial & Sales Controlling, Financial Analysis, Pricing, Lean Management & Process Optimization, Financial Reporting & Dashboards, Erp & Accounting Systems, Profitability & Cost Analysis, Performance Management, Auditing, Due Diligence, International Accounting (German Gaap, Ifrs & Us Gaap), Cash Management, Change Management, Internal Controls, Etc.

  • Advanced Knowledge Of Sap Ecc & S/4 Hana – Application Consultant Fi/Co, Bpi S4 Hana; Bw, Bi, Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Etc.), Etc.

  • Mathematical Mind With Strong Analytical Skills.

  • Goal-Oriented, Assertive, And Very Persistent Person.

  • Strong Leader With Personal Confidence, Integrity, And A Willingness To Help People.

  • Knowledgeable Problem-Solver, Intelligent Risk Taker, Creative/Out-Of-The-Box Thinker, Self-Motivator.

Languages

Bulgarian
Native
German
Native
English
Advanced
Russian
Advanced

Education

Sep 2003 - Aug 2006

Pforzheim University

Master of Arts in International Finance & Accounting. · International finance & accounting · Pforzheim, Germany

Sep 1996 - Aug 2000

University of Economics, Varna

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Control. · Accounting & control · Varna, Bulgaria

Certifications & licenses

Application Consultant Management Accounting CO, SAP® ERP 6.0 EHP7

SAP · Karlsruhe, Germany

Application Consultant Business Process Integration, SAP® S4 HANA

SAP, Karlsruhe, Germany

Application Consultant Financial Accounting FI, SAP® ERP 6.0 EHP7

SAP, Karlsruhe, Germany

Key User CO, SAP® ERP 6.0 EHP5

SAP, Karlsruhe, Germany

Key User FI, SAP® ERP 6.0 EHP5

SAP, Karlsruhe, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8
Experience in Information Technology 9.5 y
Avg length 2 y 4 m
Longest experience 5 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Bulgaria)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles SAP Consultant FI/CO/BPI S4 HANA, Consultant, Senior FP&A
Main industries Information Technology, Professional Services, Healthcare
Main business areas Finance, Information Technology, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 5

Profile

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Pavlin speaks the following languages: Bulgarian (Native), German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced).
Pavlin has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Pavlin has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Pavlin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Pavlin would be well-suited for roles such as: SAP Consultant FI/CO/BPI S4 HANA, Consultant, Senior FP&A.
Pavlin's most recent position is SAP Consultant FI/CO/BPI S4 HANA at Freelancer.
In recent years, Pavlin has worked for Freelancer.
Pavlin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Healthcare. Pavlin also has some experience in Banking and Finance.
Pavlin is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Information Technology, and Project Management. Pavlin also has some experience in Accounting, Operations, and Business Intelligence.
Pavlin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Professional Services.
Pavlin has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Project Management.
Pavlin holds a Master in International finance & accounting from Pforzheim University and a Bachelor in Accounting & control from University of Economics, Varna.
Pavlin has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Application Consultant Management Accounting CO, SAP® ERP 6.0 EHP7, Application Consultant Business Process Integration, SAP® S4 HANA, Application Consultant Financial Accounting FI, and SAP® ERP 6.0 EHP7.
Pavlin will be available full-time from June 2026.
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