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Katarzyna Nowicka
SENIOR FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER
Profil zawodowy
Senior Finance Business Partner with over 10 years of experience in operational and financial controlling (Supply Chain, Omnichannel). My effectiveness in delivering business value is proven by multiple internal promotions within a DIY market leader – progressing from operational roles to strategic financial partnership.
I specialize in process optimization and budget management, which translated into a 10% profitability increase in my managed areas over the last year. I combine advanced analytics with the skills of a business trainer, building strong commercial awareness within teams and supporting senior management in making key strategic decisions.
Podsumowanie
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Doświadczenie
1901-01
1901-01
1901-01
2025.01 - obecnie
1901-01
Head of Controling
Corab S.A.
Warsaw
2024.05 - 2024.12
- Planned, organized, and coordinated the work of a subordinate controlling team.
- Lead the preparation of the Company's annual investment and operational budget.
- Created long-term financial plans and delivered reliable management information to the Board and the Group.
- Controlled budget execution and variances, taking proactive measures to mitigate them.
- Took responsibility for the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
- Collaborated with the accounting department to ensure the accuracy of financial data.
- Cooperated with external auditors and banking institutions.
- Analyzed and improved business processes, successfully implementing new solutions.
Finacial Controller
Corab S.A.
Warsaw
2024.02 - 2024.04
- Monitored financial indicators and identified market trends.
- Participated in month-end closing processes and company performance settlement.
- Prepared statements, reports, and financial analyses for the Board, the Group, and external entities.
- Prepared financial forecasts, operational and investment budgets, and monitored variances.
Category Finance Manager
Leroy Merlin Polska Sp. z o.o.
Warsaw
2016.07 - 2024.01
- Maximized the profitability of the commercial offer and Omnichannel sales through active KPI management and optimization activities.
- Acted as a Finance Business Partner for the purchasing department; provided recommendations supporting supplier negotiations and business decisions (Decoration, Garden, Technic Group of Products)
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify risks and opportunities to increase the company's market share
- Managed the budgeting process, monitored variances, and recommended actions to ensure financial discipline.
- Raised the team's business and economic awareness to drive effective execution of the company's strategy.
- Ensured the financial security of processes through effective internal control and active operational risk management.
- Acted as a Business Expert during the ERP system implementation process.
Controlling Specialist
Leroy Merlin Polska Sp. z o.o.
Warsaw
2015.05 - 2016.06
- Prepared financial reports for the Central Purchasing Department.
- Designed and reported Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Prepared analyses and recommendations for Product Managers and Product Group Directors necessary for daily offer management.
- Created, adapted, and optimized purchasing procedures and processes.
Purchasing Specialist
Leroy Merlin Sp. z o.o.
Warsaw
2013.04 - 2015.04
- Supported the Product Manager in building and managing the commercial offer (offer profitability analysis, sourcing new products, negotiating with suppliers).
- Managed and administered the product and supplier databases.
- Prepared detailed sales statistics and analyses.Wsparcie Szefa Produktu w budowaniu i zarządzaniu ofertą handlową (analiza rentowności ofert, poszukiwanie nowych produktów, negocjacje z dostawcami)
- Zarządzanie i administrowanie bazą produktów i dostawców
Product Manager Assistant
Leroy Merlin Sp. z o.o.
Warsaw
2011.07 - 2013.03
- Assisted in product lifecycle management, data analysis, and supplier communication.
Sales Manager
Leroy Merlin Sp. z o.o.
Szczecin
2008.06 - 2011.06
- Development of sales and profitability for subordinate departments (Decorations, Sanitary, Tiles) in accordance with company policy.
- Organized work and managed a team of 15 customer advisors.
- Conducted training sessions as an internal trainer.
Bookstore Manager
Polanglo
Szczecin
2004.10 - 2008.05
- Organized the bookstore's daily operations and managed a team of 3 sales assistants.
- Prepared promotional offers for individual customers and educational institutions.
- Ensured product availability by planning and processing orders; prepared sales reports.
Wykształcenie
Postgraduate Studies - Corporate Accounting and Finance
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Warsaw 2024.10 - 2025.10
Master's Degree - Human Resource Management
University of Economics and Business
Poznań 1999.10 - 2004.04
Umiejętności
- Finance Business Partnering (FBP): Strategic support for the Management Board and operations in an Omnichannel model
- Profitability Management: OPEX/CAPEX cost optimization and identifying Risks & Opportunities
- Business Education: Translating data into actionable insights; conducting training for managers
- IT Subject Matter Expert: Implementation of ERP systems (Key User) and Business Intelligence tools
- Team Management & Leadership
- Advanced Data Analysis & Financial Control
- Business Process Modeling
- IT Tools: MS Office, BI tools
- Negotiation Techniques & Critical Thinking
Certyfikacja
04/2012, Certified Business Trainer (ODiTK)
Training areas: negotiations, public speaking, business presentations.
Zainteresowania
Languages
Polski
Język ojczysty
Angielski
Wyższy średnio zaawansowany
B2
Włoski
Średnio zaawansowany
B1
Rosyjski
Średnio zaawansowany
B1
Oś czasu
1901-01
1901-01
2025.01 - obecnie
Postgraduate Studies - Corporate Accounting and Finance
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
2024.10 - 2025.10
Head of Controling
Corab S.A.
2024.05 - 2024.12
Finacial Controller
Corab S.A.
2024.02 - 2024.04
Category Finance Manager
Leroy Merlin Polska Sp. z o.o.
2016.07 - 2024.01
Controlling Specialist
Leroy Merlin Polska Sp. z o.o.
2015.05 - 2016.06
Purchasing Specialist
Leroy Merlin Sp. z o.o.
2013.04 - 2015.04
Product Manager Assistant
Leroy Merlin Sp. z o.o.
2011.07 - 2013.03
Sales Manager
Leroy Merlin Sp. z o.o.
2008.06 - 2011.06
Bookstore Manager
Polanglo
2004.10 - 2008.05
Master's Degree - Human Resource Management
University of Economics and Business
1999.10 - 2004.04