Ina Whitehouse is a seasoned financial professional with over 23 years of experience, currently serving as the Senior Finance Manager at Microsoft and previously as the Sr. Analytics and BI Lead in Finance. With an MBA in Corporate Finance & International Project Management from Grenoble Ecole de Management and a BA in Foreign Languages from Universitatea de Stat din Moldova, Ina brings a diverse educational background to her role.Her expertise spans financial planning, analysis, and reporting, business measurement, internal controls, SOX compliance, process development, M&A integration, change management, and Lean Six Sigma projects. Ina is known for her ability to drive profitability through strategic planning, financial reporting, and analysis, as well as her proficiency in BI for finance and business performance.Ina has a proven track record in identifying and implementing cost reduction strategies and enhancing work process efficiency. She is interested in advancing to a finance role with greater responsibility and authority, leveraging her extensive experience to impact business outcomes positively.Fluent in English, Finnish, French, Romanian, Russian, and Spanish, Ina is a global professional committed to excellence in the financial sector. Her professional journey is documented on platforms like LinkedIn and she can be contacted at info@barefootcontessa.com.