Jiří Kučera

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Chief Financial Officer @ Lagardère Travel Retail
Prague, Czechia
Jiří Kučera's Location
Prague, Czechia, Czech Republic
About Jiří Kučera

Experienced finance manager with strong experiences in whole range of controlling / FP&A activities and business partnering both from a big mature company where acquired best-in-class practices and from a middle size companies where implementing a new methodology, system and optimizing processes. Strengths: P&L management, business partnering, controlling methodology, costs management, change management, financial processes optimization, compensation and workforce management, leadership, engagement, team spirit

Jiří Kučera's Current Company Details
Lagardère Travel Retail

Lagardère Travel Retail

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Chief Financial Officer
Prague, Czechia
Employees:
106
Jiří Kučera Work Experience Details
  • Lagardère Travel Retail
    Chief Financial Officer
    Lagardère Travel Retail
    Prague, Czechia
  • Lagardère Travel Retail
    Chief Financial Officer
    Lagardère Travel Retail Jul 2024 - Present
    Prague, Czechia
  • Tchibo
    Cfo & Coo
    Tchibo Apr 2016 - Jun 2024
    Prague
  • Tchibo Praha, Spol. S.R.O.
    Finance Manager
    Tchibo Praha, Spol. S.R.O. Aug 2014 - Mar 2016
    - Responsible for Controlling, Accounting, Tax, Customer Finance and Internal Control System for Tchibo Praha and Tchibo Slovensko - Heading the organization of 16 FTEs in two countries (6 direct reports)
  • Tchibo Praha, Spol. S.R.O.
    Controlling Manager / Manažer Finančního Řízení
    Tchibo Praha, Spol. S.R.O. Sep 2012 - Jul 2014
    Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
    - Main projects: Business Partnering Controlling concept & culture implementation, local MIS creation, optimization of yearly personal objectives setting and evaluation,.local planning/forecasting process optimization, costs management & methodology optimization, profitability mindset spreading, costs/benefit analyses implementation, controlling efficiency uplift (more activities done with the same number of FTEs), finance for non-finance trainings, high professional performance reached hand in… Show more - Main projects: Business Partnering Controlling concept & culture implementation, local MIS creation, optimization of yearly personal objectives setting and evaluation,.local planning/forecasting process optimization, costs management & methodology optimization, profitability mindset spreading, costs/benefit analyses implementation, controlling efficiency uplift (more activities done with the same number of FTEs), finance for non-finance trainings, high professional performance reached hand in hand with strong positive team spirit.- 4 direct reports in two countries Show less
  • Direct Pojišťovna, Part Of Rsa Insurance Group
    Head Of Financial Planning & Analysis / Manažer Finančního Řízení
    Direct Pojišťovna, Part Of Rsa Insurance Group Nov 2010 - Sep 2012
    - Responsible for corporate finance management covering all range of finance management activities: management of P&L, C/F, financial planning (strategy, mid-term, short-term), managerial and statutory reporting, expense management and costs cutting, ad-hoc analyses, business cases, cost/benefit analyses for projects and business deals including approval/disapproval, business partnering for top management, profitability of products, distribution channels, unit costs modeling, planning and… Show more - Responsible for corporate finance management covering all range of finance management activities: management of P&L, C/F, financial planning (strategy, mid-term, short-term), managerial and statutory reporting, expense management and costs cutting, ad-hoc analyses, business cases, cost/benefit analyses for projects and business deals including approval/disapproval, business partnering for top management, profitability of products, distribution channels, unit costs modeling, planning and expense management methodology, finance investments etc. - All in strongly international environment- Management of department with 4 direct reports Show less
  • T-Mobile Czech Republic A.S.
    Head Of Controlling
    T-Mobile Czech Republic A.S. Apr 2010 - Nov 2010
    - Leading a team responsible for complete planning and analysis of expenses (indirect costs): creation of planning model, short and middle term planning, analysis of actual vs. plan variances, reporting to T-Mobile management.- Reporting of financial and non financial performance KPIs to shareholders- Participation in efficiency increasing / cost reducing projects (with AT Kearney) - Personnel costs, headcount and total workforce management agenda.- Whole range of controlling… Show more - Leading a team responsible for complete planning and analysis of expenses (indirect costs): creation of planning model, short and middle term planning, analysis of actual vs. plan variances, reporting to T-Mobile management.- Reporting of financial and non financial performance KPIs to shareholders- Participation in efficiency increasing / cost reducing projects (with AT Kearney) - Personnel costs, headcount and total workforce management agenda.- Whole range of controlling activities for Finance division.- Ad-hoc analysis, daily support to internal customers, controlling and planning methodology. Address: Tomíčkova 2144, Prague 4 – Roztyly, Reference: Eva Fantová (Senior Head of Business Planning and Reporting) Show less
  • T-Mobile Czech Republic
    Senior Head Of Corporate Functions Controlling
    T-Mobile Czech Republic Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
    - Leading a department responsible for the whole range of controlling activities for company‘s support & overhead functions (Managing Director division, HR, Finance): budgeting, reporting, analysis of actual vs. plan variances, comments, proposing correcting measures, financial evaluation of projects / business cases, systematical search of potential savings, trend analysis of financial and HR KPIs, daily support to internal customers / management, reporting to headquarters (Deutsche Telekom)… Show more - Leading a department responsible for the whole range of controlling activities for company‘s support & overhead functions (Managing Director division, HR, Finance): budgeting, reporting, analysis of actual vs. plan variances, comments, proposing correcting measures, financial evaluation of projects / business cases, systematical search of potential savings, trend analysis of financial and HR KPIs, daily support to internal customers / management, reporting to headquarters (Deutsche Telekom), ad-hoc analysis.- Participation in both international and local efficiency increasing / cost reducing projects. - Close cooperation with HR on planning and methodology of personnel costs, headcount, creation of compensation system and introduction of Total Workforce management in TMCZ.- Cooperation on controlling/planning methodology and its presentation to the company.- Bad Debts (overdue receivables) analysis /collection process optimization.Address: Tomíčkova 2144, Prague 4 – Roztyly,Reference: Pavel Hadrbolec (Vice President of Controlling) Show less
  • T-Mobile Czech Republic A.S.
    Senior Controller / Controller
    T-Mobile Czech Republic A.S. Aug 2005 - Mar 2007
    Above mentioned activities at the level of senior controller and controller.
  • Accenture Services, S.R.O.
    Inventory & Revenue Analyst
    Accenture Services, S.R.O. Jul 2004 - Jul 2005
    Executing financial operations, analysis, reporting and booking in the area of inventory and revenues for a foreign partner (NCR Spain a NCR Portugal), daily communication in Spanish and English, being a contact point between NCR business units and Accenture.Working with Oracle 11i , EDW, Hyperion, MS Office (Excel).
  • Embassy Of Peru
    External Commercial Consultant
    Embassy Of Peru Dec 2000 - Apr 2002
    Analyzing and seeking exporting potentials for Peruvian products in Czech market, searching potential expert-import partners in both countries.Address: Muchova 9, 160 00 Prague 6, Reference: Pedro Delgado
  • Bodegas Torroja
    Salesman / Administration
    Bodegas Torroja Apr 2000 - Jul 2001
    Import and sale of Spanish wine in the Czech RepublicResponsibility for marketing, sale, presentation and tasting of our wines. Administrative support of running this small company. Rich experiences in interpreting business meetings and wine tasting.

Jiří Kučera Education Details

  • Prague University Of Economics And Business
    Business Administration And Management
  • Work And Travel Program Usa
    Work And Travel Program Usa
    English Language
  • Instituto Tecnológico De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey, Mexico
    Instituto Tecnológico De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey, Mexico
    Human Resources And Management
  • High School
    High School
    Commercial Institute / Obchodní Akademie, Heroldovy Sady, Praha

Frequently Asked Questions about Jiří Kučera

What company does Jiří Kučera work for?

Jiří Kučera works for Lagardère Travel Retail

What is Jiří Kučera's role at the current company?

Jiří Kučera's current role is Chief Financial Officer.

What schools did Jiří Kučera attend?

Jiří Kučera attended Prague University Of Economics And Business, Work And Travel Program Usa, Instituto Tecnológico De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey, Mexico, High School.

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