Magdalena Misztal
Warszawa
Summary
Finance professional with deep expertise in financial strategy, analysis, and risk management. Proven ability to drive financial health and operational efficiency through robust budgeting and forecasting. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Adept at navigating dynamic business environments with adaptability and reliability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Finance and Operations / Head of Finance
10Clouds
02.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Polish Software House with international exposure
- Strategy planning and advising, cooperating with the executive team with financial insights influencing business decisions and securing the company profitable growth
- Developed strategic plans and short-term budgets, including growth models and investment options
- Managed day-to-day operations (Finance, Delivery, Operational Excellence), ensuring resource efficiency and cost optimization
- Led financial reporting and ensured compliance with accounting standards
- Supervised internal controls, invoicing, debt collection, financial audits, and cost management
- Supported and challenged business decisions
- Managed cash flow, treasury, and bank relations
- Implemented tax optimization strategies
- Supervised financial accounting and reporting, ensuring accurate records
- Achievements: increased the company profitability by few percentage points; introduced professional financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting standards in a fast growing company
Chief Controller
10Clouds
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Supervised financial reporting and ensured compliance
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Managed internal controls and supported business decisions
- Coordinated with external accounting firms
Commercial Finance Manager
Costa Coffee Polska
04.2015 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: British Coffee Shops Chain in Poland and Europe
- Supervised FP&A team across 13 countries
- Managed budgeting and forecasting processes
- Led financial modeling for strategic projects
- Coordinated with the Board on strategic business planning
- Successfully managed a yearly budget of approximately EUR 5M
- Achievements: Recommended investment and disinvestment decisions
- Led the finance stream of a rebranding project, closing it below budget (EUR 15M)
FP&A Manager
Costa Coffee Polska
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Supervised a team of three
- Challenged and supported business decisions
- Managed planning and forecasting processes
- Participated in investment decisions
- Achievements: Drove strategic decisions leading to a 10% profit increase
- Revised and enhanced management reporting
- Introduced labor reporting, reducing labor costs by 5%
Business Control Specialist
AVON Cosmetics Polska
09.2011 - 02.2013
- Company Overview: American Cosmetics Company
- Supported profit generation and evaluated business cases
- Planned and forecasted gross margin and marketing expenses
- Managed inventory with financial modeling and analysis
- Supervised a marketing budget of EUR 5M per year
Senior Reporting and Controlling Specialist
AVIVA General Insurance
07.2005 - 08.2011
- Company Overview: British Insurance Company
- Provided analytical and financial support to business units
- Prepared cost-benefit analyses for investment projects
- Coordinated planning processes and developed financial models
- Achievements: Defined and developed a financial reporting system (MIS) for Aviva Direct
- Created financial models for long-term business planning
Controlling/Actuarial Specialist
SIGNAL IDUNA
09.2004 - 04.2007
- Company Overview: German Insurance Company
- Participated in financial planning, budgeting, analysis and reporting
Education
Certification in Management Accounting - Associate Chartered Management Accountant
CIMA
Post-graduate Studies - Risk Management in Financial Institutions
Warsaw School of Economics
01.2015
M.Sc. - Finance and Banking
Warsaw School of Economics
01.2008
M.Sc. - Mathematics, Informatics, and Mechanics
Warsaw University
01.2006
Skills
- Strategy Management
- Financial Management
- Leadership and Team Management
- Process Optimization
- MS Excel/Google Worksheet
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Spanish culture
- AI innovations
Timeline
Head of Finance and Operations / Head of Finance
10Clouds
02.2023 - Current
Chief Controller
10Clouds
03.2021 - 01.2023
Commercial Finance Manager
Costa Coffee Polska
04.2015 - 03.2021
FP&A Manager
Costa Coffee Polska
03.2013 - 03.2015
Business Control Specialist
AVON Cosmetics Polska
09.2011 - 02.2013
Senior Reporting and Controlling Specialist
AVIVA General Insurance
07.2005 - 08.2011
Controlling/Actuarial Specialist
SIGNAL IDUNA
09.2004 - 04.2007
Post-graduate Studies - Risk Management in Financial Institutions
Warsaw School of Economics
M.Sc. - Finance and Banking
Warsaw School of Economics
M.Sc. - Mathematics, Informatics, and Mechanics
Warsaw University
Certification in Management Accounting - Associate Chartered Management Accountant
CIMA
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