Irena Finkel

Irena Finkel has a diverse background in finance and budget analysis, with experience in both military and civilian organizations. Irena currently works as an FP&A Analyst at Walnut since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Fiverr as an FP&A Analyst from 2021 to 2022.

Before transitioning to the private sector, Irena held various roles within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from 2019 to 2021. Irena served as an IT Budget Analysis Manager in the C4I and Cyber Defense Directorate, where they developed financial operating models, supported cloud transformation, and conducted data analysis for strategic insights. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior FP&A Analyst in the same directorate, overseeing budget allocation and ensuring compliance.

Their experience also includes working at the Israeli Ministry of Defense. As a Foreign Military Financing (FMF) Budget Analyst from 2018 to 2019, they managed the expenditure of the U.S. military assistance grant. Irena also served as a Payroll Analyst from 2016 to 2018, monitoring payroll and personnel budgets and analyzing trends in payroll expenses.

Irena began their career at DIT Technologies as a Financial Analyst in 2014, where they analyzed financial data and wrote tenders for government agencies. Irena also served as a Student Assistant in the Southern Relocation Department of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, assisting with the implementation of a BOT tender process.

Overall, Irena Finkel brings a wealth of experience in financial analysis, budget management, and strategic planning from their various roles in both military and civilian organizations.

Irena Finkel has a strong education background in the field of finance and management. In 2011, they started their undergraduate studies at Tel Aviv University, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance. Irena successfully completed their undergraduate program in 2015. After that, Irena continued their education at Tel Aviv University and enrolled in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with a specialization in Finance and Financial Management Services. Irena graduated with an MBA degree in 2017.

In addition to their formal education, Irena has also obtained certifications in the field of cloud computing. In November 2020, they completed the "Introduction to Cloud Computing" course through Coursera. One month later, in December 2020, they obtained another certification called "BC-100: The Cloud Journey" from Microsoft.

Overall, Irena Finkel's education history demonstrates a dedicated focus on finance and management, complemented by certifications in cloud computing.