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Lilia Bolgurova

Lilia Bolgurova

Kaukauna,Wisconsin

Summary

Assisted in transition from IBM to Kyndryl during corporate spin-off of managed infrastructure services division. Supported financial separation tasks including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting under new corporate structure. Aided in maintaining financial operations, reporting accuracy, and compliance throughout organizational changes. Negotiated commercial terms, pricing, service levels, and contract conditions to achieve cost savings. Led sourcing activities including supplier identification, RFX preparation, bid evaluation, and supplier selection. Supported procurement activities in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements. Utilized digital procurement tools and systems for sourcing and supplier management. Analyzed financial performance to support business unit decision-making. Prepared financial reports including variance analysis against budget and forecast. Assisted in month-end close activities including journal entries and financial reconciliations. Developed financial models to support forecasting and budgeting. Collaborated with business leaders to provide financial insights and enhance cost efficiency. Complied with internal controls and accounting standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate, Procurement Sourcing

KYNDRYL
Sofia, Bulgaria
04.2023 - 06.2025

Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, service levels, and contract conditions to achieve cost savings and optimal value. Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier identification, RFx preparation (RFI, RFP, RFQ), bid evaluation, and supplier selection. Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. Support digital procurement tools and systems (e.g., Ariba, SAP, or similar platforms) for sourcing and supplier management.

Financial Analyst

KYNDRYL
09.2021 - 04.2023

Analyzed financial performance, including revenue, cost, and margin trends, to support business unit decisionmaking. Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis against budget and forecast. Assisted in month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and financial reconciliations. Developed and maintained financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning. Partnered with business leaders and operational teams to provide financial insights and improve cost efficiency. Ensured compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company financial policies.

Junior Financial Analyst

IBM
06.2019 - 09.2021

Analyzed financial performance, including revenue, cost, and margin trends, to support business unit decisionmaking. Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis against budget and forecast. Assisted in month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and financial reconciliations. Developed and maintained financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning. Partnered with business leaders and operational teams to provide financial insights and improve cost efficiency. Ensured compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company financial policies.

Education

Master of Science - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

University of National and World Economics
Sofia, Bulgaria
01-2021

BACHELOR - BUSINESS ECONOMICS

University of National and World Economics
Sofia, Bulgaria
01-2019

Skills

Financial Modeling and forecasting

Budgeting and financial planning (FP&A)

Variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast)

Profit and Loss (P&L) analysis

Revenue, cost, margin analysis

Financial reporting and dashboard creation

Data analysis and interpretation

Advanced Microsoft Excel

SAP and ERP systems

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strategic sourcing and supplier selection RFx management (RFI, RFP, RFQ)

Supplier negotiation and contract negotiation

Vendor management and relationship building

Purchase order (PO) management

Timeline

Senior Associate, Procurement Sourcing

KYNDRYL
04.2023 - 06.2025

Financial Analyst

KYNDRYL
09.2021 - 04.2023

Junior Financial Analyst

IBM
06.2019 - 09.2021

Master of Science - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

University of National and World Economics

BACHELOR - BUSINESS ECONOMICS

University of National and World Economics
Lilia Bolgurova