Zurich, Switzerland
In career transition from ABB to the Power Grids Joint Venture with Hitachi with aspiration to become a Controller / line manager in Finance. MBA Graduate with genuine global mindset (lived / studied / worked in Europe, US, Australia and China) with wide business exposure (Global Head Quarters as well as local operations) and experience (Business Development, Marketing, HR, Finance)
• Developing a forecast model based on external economical factors • Prepares the profit bridge analysis for the CFO, coordinated with Businesses and Investors Relations • Leads the scorecard process and sets-up the its governance in finance • Supervises developers, prioritizes internal customer demands for key global finance tools (ABACUS) • Prepares Board and Executive Committee presentations, documents including the annual report • Analyzes, updates KPIs and issued a Controller Handbook reflecting Finance best practices
• Performs financial analysis, budgeting and Estimates activities • Budgets, Forecast and Analyzes R&D Costs and discusses results with business line Management • Coordinated the migration of the R&D controlling and invoicing tool (NORRD) • Issued IP related agreements and overlooked the correct License Fees invoicing process
• Leads two global processes and reviews: related to sales (Order Commitment Sheet) and central costs • Manages various marketing and business development projects • Met customers at various trade shows and meetings • Calculated ABB market share in the Distributed Control System market
Assist faculty members with troubleshooting and resolving IT issues
Partnered with strategy consultant conducting prospective economic research of prominent local industries with objective of increasing competitiveness of the Alsace region
• Improved information flow through the development of the HR Intranet • Implemented the Employee Recognition Program • Submitted the annual Equal Opportunity for Woman Report • Coordinated the Community Relations Program