Valentin Cazacu

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About Valentin Cazacu

I am a results-driven Finance & Procurement Leader with a passion for driving business transformation, optimizing processes, and leading high-performing teams. With extensive experience across pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and technology, I specialize in creating impactful solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive business growth. Throughout my career, I have: • Developed and led global finance teams, fostering collaboration across finance, operations, procurement, and corporate functions • Redesigned business processes and implemented automation initiatives, driving efficiency, compliance, and cost savings across finance, procurement, and broader operations • Managed high-profile real estate and procurement projects, including company-wide Savings Initiatives, major property transactions, and seamless business transitions • Led enterprise-wide system rollouts, integrating tools for procurement, forecasting, expense management, and reporting to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness What sets me apart? • Cross-functional leadership – aligning finance, operations, and procurement for business-wide impact • Multi-industry expertise – deep experience across pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and technology, enabling best-practice solutions across different industries • Strategic problem-solving – identifying opportunities, implementing innovative solutions, and driving sustainable improvements • Global mindset – leading international teams and driving innovation across various industries I hold a Master’s Degree in Physics (EPFL), a Master’s in Management of Technology & Entrepreneurship (EPFL), and a Diploma in Commodity Trading (University of Geneva), complemented by a Digital Transformation course at IMD. Let’s connect! If you’re looking for insights on finance, procurement transformation, or strategic business growth, I’d love to discuss opportunities and industry trends.+41 76 310 77 28 valentin.cazacu@gmail.com Finance & Procurement Transformation • Strategic Planning • Procurement Excellence • Real Estate Finance • Global Budgeting & Forecasting • Cost Optimization • SAP • Coupa • Ariba • Anaplan • Concur • Project Management • Cash Flow Improvement • Procure-to-Pay • Process Automation • Procurement Savings • Cross-functional Leadership • Stakeholder Engagement • Business Strategy • Change Management • Tax Optimization • Global Team Leadership • Digital Finance Tools • System Implementation • International Controlling • Headcount Planning • FP & A • Compliance