Agnieszka Suchacka
Team Leader - Financial Reporting
Warsaw,14
Summary
Finance professional with over 10 years of experience in accounting, reporting, and process optimization. Proven track record of mentoring team members, leading transitions, and driving cross-country collaboration. Skilled in IFRS compliance, financial data validation, and reporting automation using Excel and Power BI. Ready to take on a formal leadership role and empower finance teams to deliver results with accuracy, structure, and continuous improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Group Reporting Expert
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes
07.2023 - Current
- Managed monthly financial closing processes and ensured timely, accurate reporting
- Validated financial data from local units and supported consolidation activities
- Advised on IFRS-related issues and aligned reporting with regulatory standards
- Led harmonization of reporting practices across business units
- Created quality control tools and automated templates using Excel VBA
- Facilitated process alignment and cooperation between global teams
- Initiated a macro-based dashboard solution that improved data accuracy and reduced manual effort
- Trained finance teams and provided structured guidance and feedback
Record to Report Specialist
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Managed general ledger accounts and performed accurate reconciliations
- Prepared month-end and year-end financial statements and reports
- Collaborated with auditors to meet internal control and compliance standards
- Led Record-to-Report processes and introduced workflow improvements
- Conducted process transition from Spain to Poland, including on-site training
- Created comprehensive SOPs and knowledge materials for new joiners
- Automated reporting processes using Excel macros and Power BI
- Maintained collaboration with AP/AR teams and stakeholders across Europe and India
Fund Accounting Specialist
BNP Paribas Securities Services
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Booked and reconciled market transactions for investment funds
- Performed NAV validation, cash, and stock reconciliation
- Generated monthly reports and ensured data consistency
- Assisted internal audit and monitored KPIs to improve quality
Junior Accounting Roles
Schneider Electric & Black & Decker
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Processed intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Maintained master data and handled internal and external payments
- Supported monthly closings and collaborated with international teams
Education
Master of Arts - Economics
University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Management
University
04.2001 -
La Universidad De Salamanca - Economics And Business
Erasmus Programme
Salamanca (Spain) 04.2001 -
Polish Association of Accountants -
Certified Accounting Course
Warsaw, PolandFoundation For Accounting Development -
Consolidation of Financial Statements
Practical Training In MS ExcelEY Academy of Business -
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
Warsaw, PolandACCA Student -
3 Exams Passed
04.2001 -
Skills
Coaching
Internal and External Audit Support
Financial process transitions
Operational continuity
SOP development
Reporting automation
Multilingual communication
Leadership
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Excel VBA
Friendly, positive attitude
Process optimization
Cross-functional collaboration
Financial analysis
Data accuracy
Timeline
Group Reporting Expert
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes
07.2023 - Current
Record to Report Specialist
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes
02.2020 - 06.2023
Fund Accounting Specialist
BNP Paribas Securities Services
08.2017 - 01.2020
Junior Accounting Roles
Schneider Electric & Black & Decker
07.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - Economics
University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Management
University
04.2001 -
La Universidad De Salamanca - Economics And Business
Erasmus Programme
04.2001 -
ACCA Student -
3 Exams Passed
04.2001 -
Polish Association of Accountants -
Certified Accounting Course
Foundation For Accounting Development -
Consolidation of Financial Statements
EY Academy of Business -
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Polish
Native or Bilingual
HOBBIES
Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Spanish culture, Jogging
Tools And Systems
- MS Office: Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel - advanced knowledge incl. basics of VBA, Power BI
- Accounting/ERP software: TETA Constellation, ZSI, Spring CM, SAP, Oracle, DPI, Intellimatch, Neolink, DepoBankTool, HFM
- Data providers: Bloomberg, NAV CALCULATING