I'm Fuad Jafarov, a finance professional based in Kraków, Poland, with over 4 years in the financial sector. I specialize in franchise finance, financial accounting, business management, and marketing. I hold a bachelor's degree in Finance & Accounting from Azerbaijan State University of Economics and a master's degree in International Business from WSB University in Kraków. I enjoy creative problem-solving and building customer loyalty. In roles at UBS and PepsiCo, I have delivered data-driven insights, improved operational processes, and supported strategic decision-making through dashboards, reports, and budgeting. I am proficient with Excel, SAP, IBM Planning Analytics, and various asset management tools, and I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

Fuad Jafarov

I'm Fuad Jafarov, a finance professional based in Kraków, Poland, with over 4 years in the financial sector. I specialize in franchise finance, financial accounting, business management, and marketing. I hold a bachelor's degree in Finance & Accounting from Azerbaijan State University of Economics and a master's degree in International Business from WSB University in Kraków. I enjoy creative problem-solving and building customer loyalty. In roles at UBS and PepsiCo, I have delivered data-driven insights, improved operational processes, and supported strategic decision-making through dashboards, reports, and budgeting. I am proficient with Excel, SAP, IBM Planning Analytics, and various asset management tools, and I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

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I’m Fuad Jafarov, a finance professional based in Kraków, Poland, with over 4 years in the financial sector. I specialize in franchise finance, financial accounting, business management, and marketing. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting from Azerbaijan State University of Economics and a master’s degree in International Business from WSB University in Kraków. I enjoy creative problem-solving and building customer loyalty.

In roles at UBS and PepsiCo, I have delivered data-driven insights, improved operational processes, and supported strategic decision-making through dashboards, reports, and budgeting. I am proficient with Excel, SAP, IBM Planning Analytics, and various asset management tools, and I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Advanced
Azerbaijani
Advanced
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Business Analyst at UBS, Kraków
September 1, 2025 - Present
Analyzed business processes and operational data using advanced Excel, identifying inefficiencies, and supporting data-driven decision making. Maintained and optimized OU structures, ensuring accurate system alignment and access consistency. Developed dashboards and reports to support management tracking and strategic planning. Prepared and delivered presentations, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Trade Processing Specialist at UBS, Kraków
March 1, 2015 - August 1, 2025
Processed and checked high-volume trade bookings and lifecycle events across equities, fixed income and derivatives by using Geneva, Eze, Front Arena and reduced trade breaks by 40%. Reconciled trade data between internal systems and custodians, ensuring T+1 accuracy and enabling 98% match rate for settlements. Managed trade exceptions and liaised with counterparties and middle office, accelerating resolution timeliness by 35%. Contributed automation enhancements and process documentation.
Investment Performance Measurement Analyst at UBS, Kraków
September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Conducted daily and monthly performance calculations across multi-asset portfolios using SCD and Willshire platforms, ensuring data accuracy and improved timeliness by 30%. Analyzed performance attribution and benchmark comparisons, identifying tracking deviations and contributing to 15% refinement in investment strategy alignment. Supported quarterly and ad-hoc performance reports for clients, enhancing clarity and precision in client deliverables. Collaborated with risk teams to validate time-weighted and money-weighted returns, improving performance consistency above 80%.
Finance Sales Analyst at PepsiCo, Kraków
August 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Prepared the file for 42 missing keys, ensuring all necessary information was included for the process of closing. Updated and analyzed the CoC file, resulting in a 25% improvement in compliance accuracy. Tracked and audited promotional account trade spending of $1.2 million, increasing trade spend efficiency by 20% and growing profitable sales by 18%. Provided analytical support in setting annual budgets for WBS elements of $10 million, and tracked channel and account spend rates, identifying cost-saving opportunities of 12%. Officialized and created 5 financial scenarios in IBM Planning Analytics, enhancing predictive accuracy and decision-making processes.
JR Franchise Finance Analyst at PepsiCo, Kraków
December 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Calculated Curve rate, improving the accuracy of financial projections by 15%. Developed sector reporting and sell in/out reporting, resulting in a 10% increase in data transparency for stakeholders. Analyzed the charge-out management process and created journal bookings, reducing errors by 20% and improving financial accuracy. Reallocated and processed budget changes in SAP, effectively managing a budget of $5 million and ensuring optimal resource allocation. Officialized and created forecast scenarios in IBM Planning Analytics, enhancing the accuracy of business forecasts by 45%.
Financial Accountant at AS Inshaat LLC, Baku
October 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Reviewed over 500 general ledger entries monthly, assessing accuracy and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, resulting in a 98% accuracy rate. Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments, resolving discrepancies and improving payment processing efficiency by 20%. Prepared budgets and sent invoices for services or products approved by management.
AS Group Investment at AS Group Investment, Baku
June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books, ensuring timely and accurate records. Completed daily cash functions, including account tracking, payroll processing, and wage allocations, improving cash flow management by 17%. Developed payroll register sheets, streamlining payroll processes and reducing errors by 10%. Reconciled bank statements, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accurate financial records, resulting in a 20% reduction in reconciliation time.
BUSINESS ANALYST (Middle Office Specialist in Asset Management) at UBS, Kraków
September 1, 2025 - Present
Analyzed business processes and operational data using advanced Excel, identified inefficiencies, and supported data-driven decision making. Maintained and optimized OU structures, ensuring accurate system alignment and access consistency. Developed dashboards and reports to support management tracking and strategic planning. Prepared and delivered presentations, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
TRADE PROCESSING SPECIALIST (Middle Office Specialist in Asset Management) at UBS, Kraków
March 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Processed and checked high-volume trade bookings and lifecycle events across equities, fixed income and derivatives using Geneva, Eze, Front Arena; reduced trade breaks by 40%. Reconciled trade data between internal systems and custodians, achieving a 98% match rate for settlements. Managed trade exceptions and liaised with counterparties and middle office, accelerating resolution timeliness by 35%. Contributed automation enhancements and process documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance & Accounting at Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Baku
September 1, 2018 - June 30, 2022
Master's degree in International Business at WSB University, Krakow
October 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
Bachelor at Azerbaijan State University of Economics
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Master at WSB University, Krakow
October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024

Qualifications

CFA Investment Foundations Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Pricing Strategy, IE Business School
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Financial Accounting, Coursera
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Certificate of Participation in the International Conference, InterConf
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Fundamentals of Management, Coursera
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Global Strategy, Coursera
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
CFA Investment Foundations Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Pricing Strategy, IE Business School
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Financial Accounting, Coursera
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Certificate of Participation in the International Conference, InterConf
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Fundamentals of Management, Coursera
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail