Avichai Kerzhner
Financial Business Partner
Summary
- Financial business partner with a strong background in all aspects of accounting and financial management.
- Skilled CPA with years of hands-on accountancy experience.
- Dynamic and results-driven financial professional with 5 years of experience in providing strategic financial analysis and guidance to business units. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
- Highly proficient in analytics and budgeting.
- Summarized and analyzed massive data sets and provided actionable insights.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
FBP
Axel Springer SE, Yad2
01.2021 - Current
- Partnered with business leaders to develop financial strategies aligned with company goals.
- Conducted financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting to support decision-making processes.
- Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects
- Provide recommendations to management to drive business results and achieve financial goals
- Contribute to monthly processes, including long range planning, monthly budget and forecasting
- Develop the forecasting models and P&L for various departments.
- Led financial planning and analysis for multiple business units, driving cost reduction initiatives and identifying revenue growth opportunities.
Financial Audit Department
PwC
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Conduct audits for domestic and international, private and publicly traded (NASDAQ) hi-tech and pharma companies, both
- Assist companies in filing Israel Tax Authority annual reports; provide ongoing support
- Conduct analytical studies and flux analyses.
- Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously, ensuring that all deadlines were met without compromising on quality.
Analyst
Bagira & Amarel Systems
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Worked with the Intelligence Corps.
Analyst
Mako
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Participated in a major IT Project at 'Mako' regarding data security
- Analyzed very large quantities of data from multiple sources to identify present and future threats.
Deputy Chief of Department
Military Intelligence corps - 8200 UNIT
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Pre-military course in 2010 - six months of Arabic language studies
- 2011 - Professional Course
- 2013 - Team Commander Course
- Directly commanded 25 soldiers and 100 indirectly
- Intelligence analysis.
Education
B.A Economics and Accounting -
Ben Gurion University of the Negev
Skills
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Financial reporting and presentation
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial software
- KPI development and tracking
- OKR implementation and management
Military Service
Military Intelligence corps - 8200 UNIT, Deputy Chief of Department, 2011-2014
Pre-military course in 2010 - six months of Arabic language studies.
2011 - Professional Course.
2013 - Team Commander Course.
Directly commanded 25 soldiers and 100 indirectly.
Volunteer Experience
ISCA - Israeli Students Combating Antisemitism, 2017-2018
Timeline
FBP
Axel Springer SE, Yad2
01.2021 - Current
Financial Audit Department
PwC
08.2018 - 11.2020
Analyst
Bagira & Amarel Systems
06.2016 - 07.2017
Analyst
Mako
03.2014 - 07.2014
Deputy Chief of Department
Military Intelligence corps - 8200 UNIT
01.2011 - 01.2014
B.A Economics and Accounting -
Ben Gurion University of the Negev