Otilia Ruscanu
About Otilia Ruscanu
Otilia Ruscanu is a finance professional currently serving as a Group Operations Finance Business Partner at UBS in Switzerland, specializing in cost controlling, cost allocations, and planning and reporting. With extensive experience at BCR and other organizations, she has developed tools for cost analysis and provides expert advisory to management teams.
Current Role at UBS
Otilia Ruscanu serves as a Group Operations Finance Business Partner at UBS, focusing on cost controlling, cost allocations, and planning and reporting. She has held this position since 2018 in the Zürich Area, Switzerland. In her role, she acts as a Finance Business Partner for one of the largest support functions within the organization, emphasizing cost allocations and billing-related topics. She provides expert advisory and support to the Group Operations Business and Management Team, facilitating decision-making through various reports and analyses.
Previous Experience at BCR
Otilia Ruscanu has extensive experience at BCR, where she held multiple roles from 2009 to 2018. She began as a Controlling Analyst in Costs Controlling and Planning & Reporting for one year. She then served as Coordinator of the Costs Planning and Approval Team for four years, followed by three years as Head of the Cost Management Department, focusing on planning, reporting, and business partnering. Her final role at BCR was as Head of the Operational Accounting Department, where she managed fixed assets accounting and accounts payables.
Education and Qualifications
Otilia Ruscanu studied at Academia de Studii Economice din București, earning a degree in Management from 2001 to 2005 and a Master's degree in Business Management by Projects from 2005 to 2007. She is currently pursuing ACCA qualifications and has passed F1-9 exams. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in finance and operations.
Professional Skills and Tools
Otilia Ruscanu has developed and implemented a flexible cost allocations planning tool that enables users to analyze data at various levels of granularity. This tool allows for comparisons with other periods or plan versions. Additionally, she has experience in budgeting, reporting, and SAP implementation from her previous roles, enhancing her capability in financial analysis and operational efficiency.
Involvement in Financial Processes
Otilia Ruscanu is actively involved in the annual allocations keys review process, collaborating with Service Management and the Group Operations Business. She ensures that adequate education, training, and communication regarding finance policies and procedures are provided to Operations Business, which supports effective financial management within the organization.