Zürich Metropolitan Area
Highly driven and dynamic finance professional with exceptional social skills and over 10 years of international experience in business controlling, financial planning and analysis, commercial management and implementation of ERP projects on various corporate levels.
• Led financial planning and analysis for Chemtech Division, transitioning to Tagetik from SAP BPC. • Managed technical transition to management unit structure, reconsolidating budget and actual data. • Responsible for budget, forecasting, period-end controlling activities and reporting division financial results to Sulzer Group CEO and CFO.
• Global Process Owner for Management Accounting, Period-end Closing, and Project Controlling during S/4 Hana implementation for Turbocharging Division. • Standardized risk review process across Service Business, increasing data quality and simplifying approval process. • Led global contract review process for revenue recognition over time and managed Division Turbocharging carve-out cost reporting.
• Led monthly and quarterly closing activities for Industrial Automation business lines, ensuring accurate financial reporting to North America Hub Controllers and Managers. • Developed automated reports for weekly orders reporting, improving data quality and efficiency. • Collaborated with management on financial performance, margin analysis, forecasting, and cost efficiency.
• Managed 3 diverse assignments in Finance at ABB, including Corporate Controlling in Poland and business finance in a foreign country. • Selected as one of 10 global participants and the sole representative from Poland, showcasing strong leadership and adaptability skills.
• Created cost benchmarks for 30,000 customized production executions, leading to $10MM+ potential savings. • Developed a tool to simplify benchmarking processes across Europe, enhancing efficiency. • Analyzed margins to identify opportunities for a 5% increase in return on customization with positive ROI.
• Conducted audit and review of financial statements for major Polish banking, insurance, and wealth management companies, ensuring compliance with IAS/IFRS and Polish Accounting Standards. • Provided analytical reviews, analyzed impairment, and tested internal controls such as LGD and internet banking processes. • Prepared documentation for reviews and revised loan portfolios to support accurate financial reporting.
• Led a team of 20+ individuals to successfully execute Discover Europe 2014, the largest paneuropean photo contest for students. • Developed marketing strategies, set goals, and evaluated results to ensure project success. • Collaborated with prestigious partners such as KPMG and the European Commission, securing patronage and funding for prizes worth 30,000+ PLN.