Open To Work
Tajana Bulatović
Zagreb,21
Summary
Finance Controller with 10+ years of experience in financial controlling, marketing & sales analysis, and business strategy support across telecom, beauty, and energy industries. Skilled in budgeting, KPI monitoring, variance & trend analysis, and financial consulting for senior management. Recognized for driving data-based decision making, optimizing costs, and supporting sustainable business growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Controlling Business Partner E.ON CS
E.ON Croatia
03.2025 - Current
- Provide guidance on all controlling-related topics to support business units in achieving strategic and operational goals.
- Lead management and analytical reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual) across balance sheet and P&L.
- Prepare financial statements for management and deliver regular presentations of plans and results to the Board.
- Participate in management meetings and act as a finance partner in strategic decision-making.
- Support in business cases for new ventures, products/services, and M&A activities.
- Manage budget preparation (labour, capital, overhead costs) and proactively monitor deviations.
- Oversee and evaluate capital investments to ensure alignment with financial targets.
- Drive continuous improvement of processes, methods, and tools in controlling, with a strong focus on digitalization.
- Actively collaborate with all organizational units and contribute to E.ON Group projects to ensure corporate alignment.
Finance Commercial Controller
L’Oréal Luxe Adria-Balkans
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Led financial controlling for commercial, procurement, and supply chain activities across the region.
- Prepared plans, budgets, forecasts, and monthly reports.
- Identified risks & opportunities, proposed corrective actions, and ensured compliance with internal control standards.
Finance Marketing Controller
L’Oréal Luxe Adria-Balkans
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed A&P budget and marketing cost optimization for multiple luxury brands.
- Delivered regular financial reports and analysis to senior stakeholders.
Controlling Expert
Hrvatski Telekom (Deutsche Telekom Group)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed revenue dashboards and profitability models for key accounts.
- Supported board-level decision making with advanced financial modelling and strategic analysis.
- Represented company in international finance projects (56 European countries).
Controlling Analyst
Hrvatski Telekom
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Built ROI models, scenario analyses, and post-audit reports for marketing campaigns.
- Implemented VBS (Value-Based Steering) KPIs and target costing methodology.
Marketing & Sales Controlling Specialist
Hrvatski Telekom
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Delivered financial variance analysis for retail & wholesale business segments.
- Partnered with marketing on business cases and sales strategy optimization.
Lecturer (Financial Management)
Ivora, IT & Management School
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Delivered financial management courses, prepared students for exams, and developed teaching materials.
Education
Bachelor of Economics - Finance
University of Zagreb
Skills
- Financial reporting expertise
- Financial planning
- KPI analysis
- Strategic business analysis
- Strategic advisory for organizations
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Multinational project execution
Languages
Croatian – Native
English – C1 (Advanced Business English)
German – B2
Timeline
Controlling Business Partner E.ON CS
E.ON Croatia
03.2025 - Current
Finance Commercial Controller
L’Oréal Luxe Adria-Balkans
01.2019 - 01.2025
Finance Marketing Controller
L’Oréal Luxe Adria-Balkans
01.2017 - 01.2019
Controlling Expert
Hrvatski Telekom (Deutsche Telekom Group)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Controlling Analyst
Hrvatski Telekom
01.2015 - 01.2016
Lecturer (Financial Management)
Ivora, IT & Management School
01.2013 - 01.2013
Marketing & Sales Controlling Specialist
Hrvatski Telekom
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Economics - Finance
University of Zagreb
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