Ela Krasowski
Brzozowa
Summary
Results-driven finance business partner with twenty years of experience managing and advising operational performance and financial planning across multiple industries. Cross-functional team player with success in business process improvements and cost reductions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager- Global Group FP&A
Triumph International
Remote
05.2023 - Current
- Managing end-to-end Global Brand A&P P&L, from the month-end process to consolidation and presenting to upper management
- Ownership and understanding of all dimensions of Marketing P&L and non-personnel associated with it
- Leading Forecast and Budget development, as well as budget process improvement project, ensuring adherence to corporate deadlines and regional targets.
Global Process Expert FP&A
Triumph International
Remote
04.2022 - Current
- Leading, developing, and driving process improvements, while building business partnerships with 50 business entities and adapted the change management with the help of shared services
- Identifying, planning, and implementing key projects to improve productivity, by driving standardization of processes and reporting for the FP&A organization.
FP&A Manager, Europe
Morgan Advanced Materials
Remote
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Led completion of monthly rolling forecast and reporting requirements (P&L and Working Capital) for 6 countries in Europe (UK, France, Spain, Germany, Spain, and Poland) and presented to upper management
- Collaborated with sales controller and 5 manufacturing site controllers to consolidate risks and savings, as well as variance analysis which was embedded in the rolling forecast
- Managed overheads reconciliation during a major transformation period.
Finance Manager, Trade Spend - Maternity leave coverage
DIAGEO North America
New York, NY
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Liaise with the Regional Sales Directors and Shared Services in Hungary and India to execute $200m trade support, including tracking, validation, and accrual management in CPS, TM1 and SAP
- Market lead on system updates and budget management related to sales incentives, entity grants, trade samples, discounts and coupons
- Supported the sales team during O&R and annual budget planning.
FP&A Manager, Corporate Marketing
XEROX
Norwalk, CT
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Delivered financial commitments to the Marketing team for North America and Europe as a Finance Business partner to the Chief Marketing Officer
- Lead centralization of 12 marketing groups, total $120m by driving communication, reporting and process standardization
- Managed an accounting team in the Philippines, responsible for month end close and balance sheet reconciliation.
Finance Team Lead/Earned Value Specialist
SIKORSKY a Lockheed Martin Company
Shelton, CT
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Oversaw a Multi-Billion Canadian Helicopter Program through Earned Value Management
- Led FP&A team of 4 analysts and 300 engineers to analyze financial results with US GAAP and statutory requirements
- Team leader for Central Enterprise System integration between Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky SAP system, resulted in proactive script testing and mitigation of financial misalignment.
Senior Financial Analyst
SIKORSKY a Lockheed Martin Company
Shelton, CT
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed the delivery of Field Service Ops plan of $20m by monitoring Sales, COGS and Balance sheet
- Received Sikorsky Aircraft Special Award for implementing “Program on a Page” report, for 50+ FSO programs, to drive synergies and avoid risks
- Created constant profit margin analysis for five-year forecast by utilizing a manpower model, option years and proposed contracts.
Sr. Trade Marketing & Budget Analyst
DIAGEO North America
Norwalk, CT
10.2011 - 05.2015
- Delivered insightful reporting and analysis to drive promotional decisions of A&P and Trade budget of $17m across 12 stakeholders and presented to senior management
- Improved billing process by reducing parked and blocked invoices by 75% for Diageo’s major vendor
- Managed $7m coupons and rebates programs with industry leading agencies.
A&P Accounting Analyst
DIAGEO North America
Norwalk, CT
07.2010 - 09.2011
- Led process improvement to automate, a manual process of collecting income from 200 distributors
- Established invoice database to allow quick payment and modified financial information to avoid risk.
Sr. Financial Analyst, Logistics
DIAGEO North America
Norwalk, CT
12.2007 - 06.2010
- Responsible for delivering the annual budget of $210m, financial planning and monthly reporting processes
- Led change management process for Supply Finance team transitioning to new SAP reporting tool.
Accounting Analyst – IBM Sales & Distribution
IBM
Connecticut
11.2004 - 11.2007
FDA Compliance Coordinator – IBM Global Services
IBM
Connecticut
06.2003 - 10.2004
Education
Graduate Certificate in Marketing -
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT12.2011
Master of Business Administration -
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2006
Bachelor of Science, International Business -
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2004
Languages
Polish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Key Areas Of Proficiency
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Change Management
- Cross Functional Management
- Financial Controls
- Risk Mitigation
- Financial Systems (SAP, Power Bi)
Timeline
Sr. Manager- Global Group FP&A
Triumph International
05.2023 - Current
Global Process Expert FP&A
Triumph International
04.2022 - Current
FP&A Manager, Europe
Morgan Advanced Materials
02.2021 - 08.2021
Finance Manager, Trade Spend - Maternity leave coverage
DIAGEO North America
08.2019 - 07.2020
FP&A Manager, Corporate Marketing
XEROX
04.2018 - 08.2019
Finance Team Lead/Earned Value Specialist
SIKORSKY a Lockheed Martin Company
12.2016 - 04.2018
Senior Financial Analyst
SIKORSKY a Lockheed Martin Company
06.2015 - 12.2016
Sr. Trade Marketing & Budget Analyst
DIAGEO North America
10.2011 - 05.2015
A&P Accounting Analyst
DIAGEO North America
07.2010 - 09.2011
Sr. Financial Analyst, Logistics
DIAGEO North America
12.2007 - 06.2010
Accounting Analyst – IBM Sales & Distribution
IBM
11.2004 - 11.2007
FDA Compliance Coordinator – IBM Global Services
IBM
06.2003 - 10.2004
Graduate Certificate in Marketing -
Sacred Heart University
Master of Business Administration -
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science, International Business -
Southern Connecticut State University