Irina Kunin
Finance Manager
Qiriyat Bialik
Summary
Accomplished Finance Manager with a proven track record at Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, adept in financial management and strategic planning. Spearheaded major contract negotiations, achieving significant cost savings, and led the implementation of new financial systems, enhancing efficiency. Skilled in mentoring staff and fostering customer relationships, I excel in driving business growth through meticulous financial analysis and budget forecasting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Manager
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
02.2018 - Current
- Manage the Finance Department – ILS 1 billion turnover.
- Production of consolidated quarterly and annual reports.
- Prepare and control the monthly budget vs. actual across all parameters.
- Manage cash flow by monitoring collection and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Manage and control contracts and transactions, while working in conjunction with employees, customers and vendors.
- Led negotiations for major contracts, achieving favorable terms and significant cost savings.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
- Worked with both internal and external users to create detailed financial reports.
Head of Budget & Control Unit
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
02.2008 - 02.2018
- Conducted quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Responsible for the financial value of the stocks in various factories under the division's responsibility.
- Worked with cost centers to identify opportunities for efficiencies.
- Conducted regular budget reviews with senior management, ensuring alignment with overall corporate objectives and strategies.
- Led efforts to automate various aspects of the budgeting process, enabling faster turnaround times and improved accuracy in projections.
- Leading the implementation of organizational changes in financial systems
- Implementation of new financial modules in ERP including users training.
Education
Master of Science - Legal Studies
Bar Ilan University
Ramat Gan, Israel 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Management
Technion (Israel Institute of Technology)
Haifa, Israel 04.2001 -
Skills
Lead collaborative activities
Proactive, creative and detail-oriented approach
Excellent interpersonal communication
Budget forecasting
Financial analysis
Strategic planning
Project finance
Mentoring and training
Customer relationship development
Additional Information
Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
Knowledge of C, Visual Basic, SQL
Experienced with ERP systems
Timeline
Finance Manager
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
02.2018 - Current
Head of Budget & Control Unit
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
02.2008 - 02.2018
Master of Science - Legal Studies
Bar Ilan University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Management
Technion (Israel Institute of Technology)
04.2001 -