Zhaslan Yesnazarov

• Lead and develop a team of 6 finance professionals at a leading German game/software
development studio, overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management
reporting, treasury, and operational finance
• Partner with executive leadership and production teams on project profitability, investment
decisions, and long-term strategic planning across multiple game development pipelines
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes under German GAAP (HGB) and
IFRS, including coordination with external auditors and tax advisors
• Establish and monitor KPIs, providing actionable insights on revenue performance, cost
optimization, liquidity, and operational efficiency
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, including scenario modeling for new game launches
and live operations
• Manage treasury, cash flow forecasting, and working capital planning to support financial
stability and strategic growth initiatives and new game launches

• Managed financial due diligence engagements across 30+ transactions in sectors including power &
utilities, technology, transportation, and consumer products
• Led buy-side and sell-side M&A engagements, including quality of earnings analysis, working
capital assessments, EBITDA normalization, and net debt analysis
• Identified key financial risks, value drivers, and deal considerations to support client investment
decisions and transaction negotiations
• Advised corporate and private equity clients throughout transaction lifecycles, coordinating closely
with management teams, legal advisors, tax specialists, and other workstreams
• Led and supervised cross-functional engagement teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality
due diligence reports and analyses
• Presented financial due diligence findings and recommendations directly to directors, partners, and
client stakeholders during negotiations and expert Q&A sessions

• Responsible for project management and supervision over junior team members, regular reporting to
engagement leader on the progress
• Communication with Clients/Targets on project-related matters (key findings, trends, questions,
information etc.)
• Presentation to Clients management of the report and work performed

• Performed financial due diligence procedures, including EBITDA adjustments, working capital
normalization, and net debt analysis
• Prepared key findings reports and supported transaction negotiations for buy-side and sell-side
engagements
• Managed project workflows and supervised junior team members throughout engagements.

• Led and participated in tax review engagements covering corporate income tax, VAT, payroll tax, and
other local tax matters
• Assisted international and domestic companies during tax inspections and disputes with tax authorities
• Supported financial statement audits through preparation and review of current and deferred tax
calculations

• Planned and performed audit procedures in accordance with IFRS standards
• Coordinated communication with clients throughout audit engagements
• Evaluated audit findings and prepared management letter recommendations related to internal control
deficiencies
• Advised clients on IFRS application and accounting-related matters