Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Analyst with a significant international experience in pharma, controlling, consulting and auditing. Skilled in data analysis, financial reporting, business strategy, problem solving and market research. Graduated with Master's Degree in International Management from CEMS and Finance from Warsaw School of Economics (SGH). Passed the Level 2 of the CFA exam.
Process lead of the production of statistical reports about Sandoz Group for various stakeholders (OECD, Swiss National Bank, Bfs, Science Industries etc.). Responsible for driving quality reviews with senior Management of largest Sandoz entities, presenting these reports and implementing new reporting requirements and management requests in the reporting systems of the Group. Driving benchmarking versus peer companies’ disclosures, managing relationships with external and internal stakeholders, e.g. SNB, Group Tax and Group Treasury. Driving continuous improvement of the Group’s financial and management reporting. Responsible for planning and implementing of changes of selected new accounting standards, new guidelines for statistical reporting etc. Assessing the implications of changes in accounting standards and training the members of Group C&R on technical accounting issues. Editing disclosures for the monthly management reporting as well as the quarterly and annual Group Financial Results and ad hoc regulatory filings in direct link with Head FRA.
1) Responsible for preparing, consolidating and maintaining global Novartis Technical Operations (NTO) monthly reporting deck 2) Driving pre-close meetings to understand and incorporate reporting needs
1) Finance: responsible for financial planning, analysis and management of Global Finance function and cross-divisional initiatives 2) M&A: responsible for M&A topics, managed subsidiaries / divisions spin-off proejcts and related Transitional Services Agreement (TSA), site divestments as well as integrations of newly acquired companies
1) Management: - Coordinated and ensured alignment across all involved Novartis Service Organizations and Function/Unit teams in relation to Global M&A IT financial activities. - Prepared management feedback and recommendations for Monthly Review. - Developed and enhances financial performance presentations for Senior Management. - Supported Global M&A IT Project Managers and related functional Project Managers with economical and financial input and analysis. - Provided insights and planning / outlook around the projects and project portfolio. - Participated in negotiations and lawsuits. - Liaised with clients and other external stakeholders. 2) Finance: - Responsible for providing value added analysis and making recommendations, which enabled best possible economical decisions and create needed transparency. - Developed analytical tools and best practices to support Global M&A IT activities. - Responsible for correct financial planning and execution of TSA rampdown plan (financials). - Supported the annual Budget preparation as well as LFs and LOs results and analysis. - Supported Stranded Cost Analysis. - Monitored pro-actively Financial Risks & Opportunities. 3) Accounting: - Oversaw SAP Cost Centers and IOs. - Performed re-bookings. - Sent invoices and credit notes. - Controlled in-coming and out-coming payments.
1) Based on SAP created monthly and year-end reports and presentations. 2) Developed new management controlling reports that could monitor, control and measure business success.
1) Consolidation of gas distribution companies: calculated synergies, prepared reports and statutes, designed slide packs. 2) Development of company trading in gas: designed company structure, internal regulations and the list of strategic KPIs.
1) Audited 10+ companies, including a leading DIY supermarket chain and the biggest Polish tea producer. 2) Participated in the stocktaking at an upscale apparel producer.