Izabela Bidzińska-Ćwieka
Summary
A Certified Management Accountant (CGMA) and CIMA member with 15+ years of work experience in various finance related functions with strong background in business intelligence, financial planning, analysis, budgeting and accounting. Motivated and successful business partner coordinating strategic efficiency projects aimed at quality improvement and cost reduction. Able to identify and resolve issues and initiate, investigate and identify process improvements. Talented manager with great planning and organizational skills and proactive attitude.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Controlling Manager
Oriflame Poland Sp. Z O.O.
01.2022 - Current
- Group Financial Planning & Analysis.
- Streamlined budgeting processes for increased efficiency in financial planning operations.
- System & Process improvements - Improved financial forecasting accuracy by implementing advanced planning tools and techniques.
- Supported executive decision-making with ad-hoc analyses, highlighting potential risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven strategies for improving operational performance.
- Reduced overhead costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures across various departments.
Financial Controller - Business Partner
Oriflame Poland Sp. Z O.O.
06.2017 - 12.2021
- Developed strategic financial plans, aligning business goals with available resources and driving company growth.
- Monitor & control the business financial and operational performance and KPI's.
- Partnership to Division heads on strategic/business development projects evaluation (business case evaluation, “What if” analysis).
- Monthly management reports, variance analysis, risk & opportunities.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication between finance teams and other departments within the organization to ensure cohesive operations.
Accounting Manager
Oriflame Poland Sp. Z O.O.
11.2013 - 05.2017
- Manage daily operations of the accounting department; providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development of all team members (8 people).
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Ensured compliance with local GAAP and with tax regulations (VAT, CIT)
Senior Accountant
Oriflame Poland Sp, Z O.O.
01.2012 - 10.2013
- Perform Month/Quarter/Year-end closing GL activities (journal vouchers, payroll transactions, accruals, currency revaluation, sales and cost of sales, bad debt provision, inventory accounting)
- Preparation and submission of VAT declarations, Intrastat and CIT
- Cash flow report and rolling cash flow forecast preparation
- ·Accounts reconciliation
- ·Preparation of annual financial statutory accounts
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Accountant
Oriflame Poland Sp. Z O.O.
12.2010 - 12.2011
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Posting bank statements, cash desks reports and cash reconciliation.
- Process and record fixed assets transactions.
- Monthly submission of financial results to the reporting system (IFS)
Junior Accountant
Capgemini Polska Sp. Z O.O
01.2008 - 10.2010
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
- ·Inventory accounting for manufacturing entity (stock movement transactions, price variance, manufacturing obsolescence, adjustments to standard costs).
- Reconciliation of accounts in accordance with SOX requirements.
- Preparation and presentation of daily and monthly production and quality reports.
Education
CIMA -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
London, UK09.2016
Master of Science - Finance And Accounting
University of Economics
Katowice, Poland06.2007
Skills
- Budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning
- Business process improvement
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Financial Strategy Development
- Business Partnering
- Change Management Execution
- Team management
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Excel
- Business Intelligence, Power BI
- IFS, SAP
- Financial Systems Implementation
Hobby
Ice skating, travelling
Languages
Polish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Business Controlling Manager
Oriflame Poland Sp. Z O.O.
01.2022 - Current
Financial Controller - Business Partner
Oriflame Poland Sp. Z O.O.
06.2017 - 12.2021
Accounting Manager
Oriflame Poland Sp. Z O.O.
11.2013 - 05.2017
Senior Accountant
Oriflame Poland Sp, Z O.O.
01.2012 - 10.2013
Accountant
Oriflame Poland Sp. Z O.O.
12.2010 - 12.2011
Junior Accountant
Capgemini Polska Sp. Z O.O
01.2008 - 10.2010
CIMA -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Master of Science - Finance And Accounting
University of Economics
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