Irena Finkel
About Irena Finkel
Irena Finkel is an FP&A Analyst with extensive experience in financial analysis, having worked in various roles within the Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Israel Defense Forces. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance and an MBA in Finance from Tel Aviv University.
Work at Walnut.io
Irena Finkel currently serves as an FP&A Analyst at Walnut, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for financial planning and analysis, contributing to the company's financial strategy and performance evaluation. Her experience in financial analysis supports Walnut's operational efficiency and decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Defense Sector
Irena Finkel has extensive experience in the defense sector. She worked at the Israeli Ministry of Defense as a Foreign Military Financing (FMF) Budget Analyst from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as a Student Assistant in the Southern Relocation Department from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she held the position of Payroll Analyst from 2016 to 2018 and worked as an IT Budget Analysis Manager at the Israel Defense Forces from 2020 to 2021.
Experience at Fiverr
Irena Finkel worked as an FP&A Analyst at Fiverr from 2021 to 2022. During her time at Fiverr, she focused on financial planning and analysis, contributing to the company's financial reporting and budgeting processes. This role allowed her to apply her analytical skills in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
Education and Expertise
Irena Finkel holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Tel Aviv University, which she completed from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Financial Management Services from the same university from 2016 to 2017. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices.
Roles in Israel Defense Forces
Irena Finkel served in the Israel Defense Forces as a Senior FP&A Analyst in the C4I and Cyber Defense Directorate from 2019 to 2020. In this role, she was responsible for financial planning and analysis within a critical defense sector, enhancing her expertise in budget management and financial strategy.