Irina Zharikova
About Irina Zharikova
Irina Zharikova serves as the VP of Finance at CommentSold, having previously held the same position at LaserShip. With extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, she has worked in various roles across multiple companies, demonstrating expertise in financial modeling and software.
Current Role at CommentSold
Irina Zharikova serves as the Vice President of Finance at CommentSold, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, which includes managing financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Her expertise in finance allows her to contribute to the strategic direction of CommentSold, ensuring that financial practices align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience at LaserShip
Prior to her current role, Zharikova worked at LaserShip for three years as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis and Analytics from 2020 to 2023. She also held the positions of Director of FP&A from 2017 to 2020 and Senior Manager of FP&A from 2016 to 2017. Her tenure at LaserShip involved developing financial strategies and models that supported the company's operational efficiency and growth.
Experience at Patheon
Zharikova has significant experience from her time at Patheon, where she worked for six years in various financial roles. She served as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2009 to 2015, and later as Manager of FP&A from 2015 to 2016. Her responsibilities included financial analysis and planning, which contributed to the financial health of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Irina Zharikova holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Central European University. She is recognized for her expertise in developing complex Excel models for financial planning and analysis. Additionally, she possesses advanced skills in various financial software tools, including Prophix, Hyperion, TM1, COGNOS, Great Plains, SAP, Tableau, Salesforce.com, and Oracle TMS.
Skills and Achievements
Zharikova is known for her exceptional communication and relationship management skills, which have facilitated successful partnerships with senior finance and operations leadership. She has a proven track record of designing and upgrading financial models that enhance the efficiency of financial analysis. Furthermore, she has formulated strategies that effectively cut costs and drive revenue growth.