Olga Dashevsky
Netanya
Summary
Strategic Finance leader with 10+ years of experience in FP&A, financial planning, budgeting, and financial modeling within global technology and enterprise organizations. Proven track record of building FP&A functions, leading cross-functional financial planning, and delivering data-driven insights that support executive decision-making. Experienced in long-range planning, cloud FinOps optimization, and financial strategy. Strong partner to executive leadership and operational teams.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of FP&A
Start.io
09.2024 - Current
- Built and led FP&A department, establishing budgeting frameworks, financial models, and reporting systems to support organizational growth.
- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles covering $10M operating budget (OPEX & CAPEX) across 11 departments.
- Developed financial models supporting long-range planning for a $60M+ revenue organization.
- Delivered monthly variance analysis and KPI dashboards for C-level leadership and board reporting, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Partnered with accounting and department leaders to align financial planning with growth targets, ensuring strategic resource allocation.
- Lead FinOps analytics monitoring ~$8M annual cloud spend, identifying optimization opportunities that reduced infrastructure costs by 30%.
Financial Analysis Manager (Team Lead)
Lumenis Be
2021 - 09.2024
- Led financial planning across 9 departments with ~$100M operational budget responsibility.
- Developed forecasting models and long-range financial plans that informed executive strategic planning.
- Designed and implemented a budget control system adopted by senior leadership for quarterly executive financial reviews.
- Implemented cost control initiatives that improved operational efficiency and reduced departmental expenses by 10%.
- Directed cost accounting processes, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance in manufacturing operations.
- Mentored team of 3 financial analysts in budgeting, reporting, and financial planning, enhancing team capabilities.
Financial Analysis Expert
Amdocs Israel
2015 - 2021
- Delivered financial insights and scenario analyses that informed strategic decisions for senior leadership, driving better business outcomes.
- Led financial forecasting and planning processes, consolidating data from multiple business units and global stakeholders to enhance accuracy and alignment.
- Developed financial models supporting telecom delivery programs and enterprise deals valued up to $25M+.
- Analyzed large financial datasets to identify operational trends and revenue performance drivers.
- Supported treasury, delivery finance, and sales teams in financial planning and deal evaluations to optimize resource allocation and investment strategies.
Pension Transfer Specialist
CLAL Insurance
2015 - 2015
- Managed pension transfer cases and financial documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 100+ customer portfolios.
- Advised clients on pension products and tailored long-term financial planning strategies, enhancing overall client satisfaction.
Check-in Agent
Ben Gurion Airport
2011 - 2015
- Provided operational and customer support serving hundreds of passengers daily in a high-volume international airport environment.
Assistant to Economic Department Manager
Paveletskaya 2000 Restaurant Group
Moscow
2005 - 2010
- Assisted with financial analysis and reporting for a restaurant chain operating 10+ locations in Moscow.
Education
MA - Diplomacy Studies
Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv, Israel01-2014
BA - Economics
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Moscow, Russia01-2010
Skills
- FP&A leadership
- Financial planning and forecasting
- Budgeting and long-range planning
- KPI and variance analysis
- Scenario analysis
- Strategic finance
- Executive reporting
- Cloud cost management
- Excel proficiency
- SQL expertise
- SAP knowledge
- Cross-functional leadership
Additional Information
Experienced in working with executive leadership and cross-functional teams., Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities supporting strategic decision making., Background across technology, enterprise services, manufacturing, and finance sectors.
Languages
- Russian, Native
- Hebrew, Native
- English, Fluent
Leadership And Impact
- Built and currently lead the FP&A function at Start.io, establishing financial planning infrastructure, executive reporting, and forecasting processes.
- Partner with C-level leadership and department heads to translate business strategy into financial plans and measurable KPIs.
- Lead company-wide budgeting and long-range planning across multiple departments and operational units.
- Drive strategic decision making through advanced financial modeling and scenario analysis.
- Identify cost optimization opportunities through FinOps and operational analytics, improving financial efficiency.
Certification
FinOps Certified Practitioner by the FinOps Foundation.
Timeline
Head of FP&A
Start.io
09.2024 - Current
Financial Analysis Manager (Team Lead)
Lumenis Be
2021 - 09.2024
Financial Analysis Expert
Amdocs Israel
2015 - 2021
Pension Transfer Specialist
CLAL Insurance
2015 - 2015
Check-in Agent
Ben Gurion Airport
2011 - 2015
Assistant to Economic Department Manager
Paveletskaya 2000 Restaurant Group
2005 - 2010
MA - Diplomacy Studies
Tel Aviv University
BA - Economics
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics