Marina Larionova
Head of Shared Service Center Finance (SSC) at ACINO
Professional Overview
Marina Larionova is an accomplished finance professional with over 15 years of experience leading shared service centers and driving operational excellence. As the Head of Shared Service Center Finance (SSC) at ACINO, she oversees all financial operations and process optimization for the organization's global finance shared services.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As Head of Shared Service Center Finance at ACINO since 2017, Marina is responsible for managing a team of 25+ finance professionals and ensuring efficient, high-quality service delivery across accounting, reporting, and compliance functions. Under her leadership, the SSC has achieved significant operational improvements, reducing processing times by 30% and driving a 20% increase in productivity.
Career Progression
Prior to joining ACINO, Marina held progressive finance roles at leading technology companies. As Group Chief Accountant at Ciklum, she led the global consolidation and reporting processes, implementing standardized procedures that improved data integrity by 45%. Earlier in her career, she served as a Financial Consultant and Financial Officer, developing expertise in ERP systems, process automation, and financial controls.
Academic Background
Marina holds a Master's degree in International Economics from the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, where she graduated with honors. She has also completed executive training programs in Finance and Accounting at the University of Zurich.
Areas of Expertise
- Shared service center management
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Process optimization and automation
- Team leadership and talent development
- ERP implementation and system integration
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Marina has demonstrated a strong track record of driving operational excellence and delivering measurable business impact. She has led multiple initiatives to streamline finance processes, improve data quality, and enhance service delivery, resulting in significant cost savings and process efficiencies for her employers.
Marina is known for her strategic mindset, collaborative leadership, and commitment to continuous improvement. In her current role, she is spearheading the implementation of a state-of-the-art finance technology platform to further automate and digitize the SSC's operations.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience in finance shared services, proven leadership skills, and passion for operational excellence, Marina Larionova is a valuable asset to ACINO and a respected finance professional in the industry. She is poised to continue driving strategic and operational improvements that contribute to the overall success of the organization.
