Principal Financial Analyst
OpenText (formerly Micro Focus)
05.2025 - Current
Luiza Bolea
Principal Financial Analyst
Bucharest
Timeline
Product Group Lead Commercial Finance
OpenText (formerly Micro Focus)
12.2022 - 08.2025
Senior Finance Analyst
OpenText (formerly Micro Focus)
11.2019 - 11.2022
Finance Analyst
DXC Technology
08.2018 - 11.2019
Decision Support Analyst
Molson Coors
04.2017 - 08.2018
ACCA Certification - F6 Accounting And Finance
ACCA Certification
12.2015 - Current
Finance Controller
Societe Generale
09.2014 - 04.2017
Junior Finance Analyst
Mondelez International
11.2013 - 08.2014
Master’s Degree - Banks And Monetary Policy
Academia De Studii Economice
10.2011 - 06.2013
Retail Sales Consultant
BCR
06.2011 - 04.2013
Bachelor’s Degree - Banking, Corporate Finance, And Securities Law
Academia De Studii Economice
10.2008 - 07.2011
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementWork History
Principal Financial Analyst
OpenText (formerly Micro Focus)
05.2025 - Current
- Part of FP&A; team handling month-end close, forecasting and budgeting
- Managed headcount planning and forecasting in collaboration with HR and business leaders - Optimized resource allocation and cost control measures,
contributing to improved profitability and long-term financial sustainability - Performed variance analysis for actuals vs.
budget, prior forecast, and prior year - Conducted zero-based budgeting analysis to optimize cost structures
- Developed and implemented standardized models for monthly reporting and budgeting
Product Group Lead Commercial Finance
OpenText (formerly Micro Focus)
12.2022 - 08.2025
- Led commercial finance for a major product group, driving profitability and cost optimization
- Oversaw forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning processes
- Partnered with senior leadership to support decision-making and resource allocation
- Delivered financial insights to guide pricing and investment strategies
Senior Finance Analyst
OpenText (formerly Micro Focus)
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Managed cost for a company product group and royalties
- Drove month-end close, daily estimates, and
forecast/budget processes - Prepared headcount actuals, forecast, and budget reporting
- Delivered Quarterly Business Review packs for cost and HC to senior management
- Provided complex financial analysis and business
insights to support decision-making
Finance Analyst
DXC Technology
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed multiple UK-based accounts, providing complex financial analysis
- Supported policy and process improvements and identified cost-saving opportunities
- Delivered analytics for business initiatives and represented finance on cross-functional teams
Decision Support Analyst
Molson Coors
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed monthly revenue actuals and forecasting processes
- Prepared Net Sales Revenue reports and analysis by
brand and channel - Partnered with commercial finance teams to ensure consistent revenue reporting
- Delivered variance analysis vs. budget, prior forecast, and prior year
Finance Controller
Societe Generale
09.2014 - 04.2017
Junior Finance Analyst
Mondelez International
11.2013 - 08.2014
Retail Sales Consultant
BCR
06.2011 - 04.2013
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Banking, Corporate Finance, And Securities Law
Academia De Studii Economice
Bucharest 10.2008 - 07.2011
Master’s Degree - Banks And Monetary Policy
Academia De Studii Economice
Bucharest 10.2011 - 06.2013
ACCA Certification - F6 Accounting And Finance
ACCA Certification
Bucharest 12.2015 - Current
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Headcount Management
- Business Partnering
- Zero-Based Budgeting
- Financial Automation & Process Improvement
- SAP BPC Tableau Netsuite Power BI Copilot Advanced Excel
Summary
Finance leader with 10+ years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, and strategic financial analysis across
multinational organizations. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and headcount management.
Proven ability to partner with senior leadership to drive business performance and optimize cost structures. Skilled in SAP, BPC, Tableau, Netsuite, Power BI, Copilot, and advanced Excel. Recognized as a strong team player, actively involved in organizing team-building activities and events to foster collaboration and engagement.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)