Vanya Kostadinova

Senior Finance Leader | Head of Controlling Austria & Switzerland | Strategic Finance Business Partner to Executive Leadership | Multi-Entity Governance | Transformation & M&A Integration

Austria

About

Senior finance leader with 15+ years of multinational experience across Austria and Switzerland, specializing in leading complex, multi-entity and multi-GAAP finance environments. Proven ability to drive financial governance, reporting excellence, and organizational transformation in SOX-regulated and high-growth settings. Strong partner to executive leadership on strategic planning, restructurings, post-merger integrations, and investment decisions. Recognized for building high-performing finance teams, strengthening internal controls, and translating financial complexity into clear strategic direction.

Experience

  • Head of Controlling - Austria and Switzerland at Axalta
    Oct 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Leading statutory and group reporting for eight legal entities in Austria and Switzerland under UGB, US GAAP, and Swiss CO. • Strengthening internal controls and SOX 404 compliance across the region, enhancing financial integrity. • Managing audits, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring adherence to legal standards. • Driving process improvements, closing efficiency, and reporting transparency, supporting senior leadership with strategic insights.

  • Strategic Finance Manager at AOP Health
    Mar 2023 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Partnered with executive leadership to shape financial strategy and drive restructuring initiatives at AOP Health. • Organized a team of 12 senior professionals, fostering collaboration and accountability across the organization. • Delivered actionable insights that enhanced business performance and optimized resource utilization. • Led the planning for the full cycle of a new finance software implementation, including evaluation and selection of the provider, project scoping, budgeting, data migration, testing, and planning of a successful go-live.

  • Control & Tax Manager - Austria and Switzerland at AB InBev
    Dec 2020 - Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Ensured compliance with financial reporting standards and tax regulations for Austria and Switzerland. • Standardized finance processes and enhanced internal controls to improve operational efficiency. • Managed cross-functional projects impacting profit and loss, as well as balance sheet integrity. • Acted as the primary contact for external auditors, tax authorities, and Group Finance.