Antonio Daniel Balanuta

Discover - Commercial Finance EBU @ Vodafone | Master Student: International Economics and European Affairs | Active Investor

Bucharest, Romania

About

I am an International Economy and European Affairs Master’s student at ASE with a focus on data and market mechanics. I am currently part of the Vodafone Discover Graduate Program, and my first rotation was in Finance Accounts Receivables. In this role, I managed the financial flows for a network of over 50 franchises. Now I am in my second rotation in Commercial Finance in the Enterprise Business Unit, where I am gaining a deep, strategic understanding of how the company's financial performance is shaped, with a core focus on the P&L. Beyond my professional roles, I am a dedicated investor. Since late 2024, I have managed a personal stock portfolio that has outperformed the S&P 500. My background also includes leadership experience, having led the largest recruitment campaign for ASER (coordinating a 60 person team) , and entrepreneurial grit developed during my years in streetwear reselling and sharpened through my participation in national entrepreneurship competitions like GoBiz. I am always looking to connect with professionals passionate about investment strategies, finance, or global economic trends.

Experience

  • Vodafone (Hybrid)
    • Discover - Commercial Finance EBU
      Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

      -Conducted detailed margin analysis across various business segments, with a specific focus on ICT and IoT commercial projects to support strategic decision-making. -Built a centralized tracking report to monitor over 400 projects; successfully consolidated, cleaned, and reconciled highly unstructured and fragmented data from multiple corporate sources. -Advanced my data analytics skills by leveraging Qlik, SAP, and Excel to build financial reports, extract raw system data, and transform complex datasets into visualizations and actionable insights. -Gained direct exposure to the company's Profit & Loss (P&L) structure, actively analyzing financial performance drivers and variance metrics. -Developed hands-on understanding of IFRS accounting standards, focusing on revenue recognition principles (distinguishing service vs. equipment revenue components), accrual accounting methods and fundamental accounting bases.

    • Discover - Finance Ops. Accounts Receivables
      Jul 2025 - Feb 2026 · 8 mos

      -Managed and optimized financial flow for a network of over 50 Vodafone franchises to streamline debt collection and maintain transparent partner relationships. -Utilized Oracle and SAP systems for accurate receipt allocation, invoice reconciliation, and detailed balance analysis for each partner. -Developed complex bi-weekly reports and organized bi-monthly meetings with Regional Sales Managers to analyze financial performance. -Reduced reporting preparation time by 20%. -Strengthened payment discipline, leading to a 10-15% decrease in outstanding debt and a 30% reduction in high-risk partners. -Eliminated payment delays for advance payments collected by franchises in 60% of cases and ensured over 90% closure of monthly advance payment obligations, reducing the final balance by 40%. Increased financial efficiency through strategic offsets between unpaid invoices and partner commissions, accelerating debt recovery and protecting company cash flow.

  • Administrative Assistant at National Organization of Romanian Scouts
    Jul 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    -Managed information flow between 75+ branches, external institutions (banks, NGOs, state structures), and members, providing rapid support and solutions. -Supported executive teams and the Executive Director in project planning, event organization, and resource management within budgets and deadlines. -Maintained and updated databases for members, local centers, and membership fees. Produced activity reports and performance analyses to improve internal processes. -Created and distributed informational resources and support guides for internal platforms. -Drafted official documents, addresses, certificates, and sections for the internal newsletter.

  • ASER (Bucharest, Romania)
    • Human Resources Leader
      Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

      I held the position of Human Resources Leader for one year. During this time, I managed the recruitment of new members, a project that lasted two months and involved coordinating a team of over 60 people. Throughout the recruitment process, I oversaw 220 participants, selecting the final candidates together with the team. Additionally, I organized the onboarding process for 85 new members, designed and implemented their Learning Experience processes, and later developed and carried out a mentorship program for them. Following the recruitment phase, I coordinated my own team of junior HR members, consisting of over 15 individuals. Throughout the year, I facilitated meetings focused on selection filter processes and organized training sessions for team members and the association. While words cannot fully capture the depth of my learning from this experience, some of the key skills I developed include people management, time management, stress management, and risk management.

    • Human Resources Executive
      Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 · 7 mos

      As an R&S Executive, I contributed to the development of materials required for the recruitment and selection process. I also evaluated the application forms submitted by our candidates, conducted interviews to assess the pre-established selection criteria, and, lastly, facilitated work meetings.

    • Organisational Culture Executive
      Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 · 7 mos

      In my role as an OC Executive, I was responsible for designing and implementing activities to motivate association members. I facilitated the transmission of ASER’s organizational culture to all members and participants in our projects, organized mentorship programs within the projects, and helped facilitate feedback sessions within the association.

  • Streetwear Reselling Entrepreneur at Self-employed
    Feb 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    -Generated over 200 sales via organic channels (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) with a 47% average profit and 88% positive reviews. Negotiated with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.