Marilena Rotaru

About Marilena Rotaru

Strategic Finance Executive • Fortune 100 and Private Equity experience • Leadership • FP & A • Financial Strategy & Operations • M&A and Divestitures- Senior Finance Executive with extensive experience in Fortune 100 and PE-backed companies- Specialize in financial strategy, business partnership, and team leadership to drive organizational growth- Strong foundation in FP & A, financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting- Data-driven approach to decision-making, ensuring financial discipline and operational efficiency- Maintain focus on people, developing high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and optimizing processes to enhance business outcomes- End to End P&L experience across the enterprise from technology, marketing, operations to sales financeKey areas of expertise include: • Executive Finance Leadership: Team development, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. • Financial Strategy & Analysis: FP & A, budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization. • Global & Domestic Markets: Expertise in international financial markets and end-to-end financial statement management. • Process Improvement & Digital Transformation: Leveraging technology and data analytics for efficiency and scalability. • Executive Presence & Communication: Partnering with C-suite leaders and board members to drive financial and operational success.I thrive in fast-paced environments where strategic vision, financial acumen, and leadership are essential for driving sustainable growth. Passionate about aligning finance with business strategy, I am committed to enhancing enterprise value and long-term • Fluent in English, Romanian, Portuguese, Spanish, French; Intermediate knowledge in Italian and German

Experience

1. Vice President - Strategic Finance

   Finastra

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Florida Atlantic University

  Masters of Science in Finance, Finance

  2005 — 2006

• Florida Atlantic University

  Bachelors of Business Administration, Finance and Real Estate

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Management
• Finance
• Spanish
• Solution Selling
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Intelligence
• Program Management
• Access
• Sharepoint
• Forecasting
• Process Improvement
• Essbase
• Rfp
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Corporate Finance
• Analytics
• Finance System Implementation
• Strategy
• Sap
• Change Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Financial Modeling
• Analysis