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Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Leading provider of external CFO service for SMEs.I assist businesses in enhancing efficiency through the implementation of professional financial management practices and providing financial education to top management. To date I have collaborated with 30+ enterprises.• I design and implement tools for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, as well as cash flow monitoring.• Streamline controlling processes and set up good practices.• I assist with the transformation towards a data-driven organization.• Provide top management with education on corporate finance management.• I head an internal expert group dedicated to the IT services sector, where we develop reporting standards and tools tailored to this industry.

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Top global manufacturer of workplace safety equipment. Contributed to enhancing organizational efficiency through close collaboration with business segment leaders on sales and margin analysis, as well as the preparation of strategic plans and projects.• I participated in planning and implementing strategic projects such as go-to-market strategy and geographic optimization of the sales network.• Collaborated with all functions of the organization to create a cohesive and reliable annual budget and monthly forecasts for the entire EMEA region.• I automated the process of generating end-of-month reports.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Nation’s largest manufacturer of bottled water and soft drinks.Provided financial expertise, analysis, and guidance in direct support of the company’s leadership team collaborating with team members at all levels of the company.• Developed financial models in the areas of geographic expansion, new product development, capex, real estate investments and M&A.• Responsible for designing, developing and maintaining financial reports of offshore entities (UK & AUS).• Analyzed performance of business segments, brands, and products in support of strategic decision making.

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland

Independently managed all the company’s functions: business development, finance management, sales, marketing, recruitment and human resources management, client relationships. Founded and developed 4 branches under franchising. Starting with a meager capital of 50k PLN achieving annual revenue of 1.5M PLN. Employed up to 9 employees.

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland

A division of DB Schenker Group - the 3rd largest global logistics provider operating in over 130 countries.Supported strategic business decisions of Head Office by wide range of financial analyses.• Provided German HQ with visibility to monthly financial results: P&L, Cash Flow, Capex and KPIs.• Performed Value Chain Analysis and presented recommendations for improvements to Management Board.• Analyzed contracts with customers and provided Sales Team with suggestions and tools that helped them negotiate more profitable conditions.• Led SAP-CO month-end closing activities including top-down distributions, assessment cycles and provisions.

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland

Provider of logistics services for METRO GROUP entities: Makro Cash & Carry, Media Markt, Real, Praktiker.Managed a team of 3-6 professionals. Coordinated business cases and financial analyses to support strategic decision making processes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams from all levels of corporation to streamline information flow, accounting procedures and financial planning.• Created powerful and diverse team of specialists able to collaborate with other departments and meet high expectations of stakeholders. Attracted and hired talents – acquisition of 5 professionals from the market.• Developed financial models for strategic decision making about starting new operations.• Streamlined budgeting and forecasting tools and processes.• Worked closely with CFO to design and implement budgeting and reporting standards for subsidiaries in Czech and Hungary.• Consolidated financial results and KPIs of Central Europe region and reported to German HQ and other stakeholders from the Group.

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland

One of the largest Polish retailers operating in bookstores, media, fashion, cosmetics, toys, language schools and many other businesses.Developed financial models and profitability analyses of new investments using such concepts as WACC, NPV, IRR, DCF, Payback Period.On a monthly basis presented to the Board trend analysis and recommendations concerning sales, margins, inventory management and opex of designated group of Empik stores.

Master, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Education record

Multiple online courses and classes with focus on: professional skills (i.e. advanced MS Office, modern cost account, IFRS, Power BI.

Corporate Finance Management And Accounting