Alveina

Management Accounting & Financial Analytics for Small Businesses

See the Numbers · Understand the Business · Make Informed Decisions

Experience Behind the Numbers

Behind every metric is real-world experience. An economics background combined with hands-on experience in finance, management accounting and analysis.

27+years in financeFinancial analysis, planning and management
10+years in marketingStrategy, communications and business development
7books writtenExperience explaining complex ideas clearly
CFOCFO experienceFinancial strategy and management decision-making
Every business has its own starting point. Let’s find yours and define the next step.

The Business Is Working — So What’s Happening to the Money?

Revenue is there, but profit is not always clear. Management data is missing, so decisions often have to be made based on intuition.

Expenses Seem to Have a Life of Their Own

It can be difficult to understand which costs are truly necessary and which could be reduced.

It’s Not Clear What Is Profitable

Which areas, products or clients actually generate profit, and which ones are holding the business back?

Decisions Are Made in the Dark

Without clear data, decisions are based on feelings rather than facts.

You Have Accounting, But Still No Clarity

Accounting provides financial reporting. Management analytics helps you understand the business and make better decisions.

When the numbers speak for themselves, decisions become more confident.

Ways to Work with Alveina

Choose the format that fits your needs and your business stage.

01 · Initial Financial Audit
For entrepreneurs who are not sure where to start.
  • Analysis of the current financial situation
  • Identification of problems and hidden losses
  • Written report and recommendations
  • 1-hour follow-up meeting
€300–5003–5 business days
02 · Management Accounting System
For businesses that don’t yet have a management accounting system or need to structure the one they have.
  • Tables and dashboards tailored to your business
  • Analytics setup
  • 2–3 training sessions
  • Trial period and adjustments
€800–1,5002–4 weeks
03 · Monthly Support
For entrepreneurs who need ongoing support after implementation.
  • Analysis of key performance indicators
  • Answers to questions about the data
  • Adjustments to the system as the business changes
€150–300per month

How the Work Happens

A clear process from analysing your current situation to implementing the system and training.

Analysis

What you have now and where the problems are

Goals & Metrics

What is important to monitor

Development

Creating a system tailored to your business needs

Implementation

Setting up and testing the system using real data

Training

Learning how to work with the system independently

The system should help entrepreneurs understand their numbers and make decisions independently.

Who Does Alveina Work With?

Small businesses and entrepreneurs who want to understand what is happening with their business finances and make informed decisions.

As a guideline: businesses with annual revenue of up to €500,000
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Entrepreneurs in Finland

Small-business owners, including Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking entrepreneurs.

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Small Finnish Businesses

Toiminimi and Oy businesses that need a clear management accounting and financial analytics system.

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Entrepreneurs Abroad

Entrepreneurs in other countries who prefer the convenience of working online.

Wherever you are, distance doesn’t have to get in the way — all interaction takes place online.

Why Alveina?

More than tables and reports. Financial expertise, clear explanations and an understanding of the needs of small businesses.

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Financial Management Experience

More than 27 years in finance, including CFO experience in a large international company. Strategic thinking applied to the scale of small business.

02

Clear, Practical Training

You receive not only a tool, but also an understanding of how to work with it. Training is an integral part of every project.

03

Multilingual Communication

Russian, Ukrainian and English. I am actively learning Finnish for professional use.

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More Than a Tool

I help interpret data and connect the numbers with real decisions made by the business owner. Analytics is not just a report — it’s a conversation.

05

AI Tools

Modern AI tools are used in workflows and analytics to speed up work and automate routine tasks.

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Finnish Context

An understanding of the needs and specific characteristics of small businesses in the Finnish context.

Lola Kulagina
Lola Kulagina
Founder of Alveina

About Me

Master’s degree in Economics, with more than 27 years of experience in finance and management accounting, including experience as CFO of a large international company. More than 10 years in marketing, communications and content creation. Author of seven books in Russian.

I also have experience in teaching and adult education. I use Power BI, modern digital tools and AI tools to work with data and create practical solutions for businesses.

Languages and Working Format
  • Format: Fully online — Zoom / Teams
  • Data: Secure cloud services
  • Languages: Russian, Ukrainian and English. I am actively learning Finnish for professional use.
Where the name Alveina comes from

The name Alveina comes from the Latin alveus — a riverbed. A riverbed doesn’t make water flow; it gives it a course. That’s how I work with businesses: I bring clarity to numbers and words, so your business knows where it’s heading.

I’m Ready to Help Your Business Work with Clear Numbers

In a free 30-minute consultation, we’ll discuss your situation and identify which financial indicators are important for your business.

Discuss Your Business Needs

What Would You Like to Get Clarity On?

Fill out the form and I’ll get in touch within one business day to discuss your enquiry.

What Happens After You Submit?

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Enquiry Received

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First Contact

I’ll get in touch within one business day to clarify the details.

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Free Consultation

A 30-minute online meeting — we’ll discuss your situation and define the next step.