Anna Helin
Miami,U.S.
Summary
Resourceful global operations and finance professional with 7+ years of experience managing cross-functional teams, coordinating remote business operations, and implementing scalable solutions in fast-paced environments. Having lived in 7 countries across Europe and the Americas, I bring deep cultural fluency, adaptability, and firsthand insight into international logistics—well-suited for roles involving frequent global travel. Proven ability to oversee project execution, streamline administrative processes, and support cross-border teams. Finnish citizen and U.S. resident with full travel flexibility having EU passport and U.S Greencard. Passionate about building structure, supporting global hospitality operations, and driving organizational growth. Strong personal interest and research in alternative education methods, with a focus on bringing knowledge of the Finnish educational system abroad.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Finance and Operations
Padilla Cigars
Miami, FL
06.2018 - Current
- - Led global operations and financial planning for e-commerce business.
- - Maintained internal systems, budgets, and forecasts.
- - Created SOPs, checklists, and training materials.
- - Managed QuickBooks bookkeeping, AR/AP, and reporting.
- - Supported CEO with project execution and vendor coordination.
- (Remote)
General Manager of Operations
Cutis Medical
Helsinki
06.2016 - 06.2018
- - Directed global strategy, training, and process rollouts.
- - Grew company turnover by 600% via ops optimization.
- - Managed reporting, documentation, and team scheduling.
- (Remote)
Group Transfer Pricing Advisor
Leinonen Group
Tallinn & St. Petersburg
06.2014 - 06.2016
- - Developed compliance frameworks across 11 countries.
- - Aligned tax and ops strategies with multinational teams.
- - Supported Group CEO with financial planning.
- (Hybrid)
Education
MBA - International Finance & Banking
SBS Swiss Business School
Zurich, Switzerland01.2014
MA - Finance
BA School of Business and Finance
Riga, Latvia01.2013
Skills
- Global Operations
- Project Coordination
- Remote Management
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting
- Bookkeeping
- Google Suite
- QuickBooks
- Notion
- Slack
- Trello
- SOPs
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Administrative Support
Certification
- Income Tax Course – H&R Block (2021)
- Web Development – 4Geeks Academy (2019)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Finnish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager of Finance and Operations
Padilla Cigars
06.2018 - Current
General Manager of Operations
Cutis Medical
06.2016 - 06.2018
Group Transfer Pricing Advisor
Leinonen Group
06.2014 - 06.2016
MBA - International Finance & Banking
SBS Swiss Business School
MA - Finance
BA School of Business and Finance
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