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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Sławomir Stanowski

Sławomir Stanowski

Krakow,12

Summary

Experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with over 17 years of practice, specializing in financial management, controlling, auditing, and financial strategies. An effective leader with the ability to analyze financial situations, formulate strategies, and implement changes to increase profitability, operational efficiency, and profitability.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audit Director

Biuro Audytorskie ProWizja
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed audit department.
  • Developed and implemented quality control system.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Colonel Graphic Company S.A.
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Developed and implemented company's strategy, leading to 9.1% reduction in costs and increase in profitability.
  • Secured financing of PLN 7.7 million for company expansion.
  • Created controlling department and implemented new management processes, leading to increased operational efficiency.
  • Managed company under COVID conditions, recovery after fire and flood.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

3SOFT S.A.
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Created and implemented controlling and reporting system for Management Board and Supervisory Board.
  • Created and implemented Project Management principles, leading to increase in company's profitability.
  • Secured additional financing from EU funds for company's development.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Plasma System S.A.
11.2016 - 07.2018
  • Restructured debt and secured 5.4 million PLN in financing, ensuring financial stability of company.
  • Computerized company and created modern budgeting and controlling systems, which contributed to increased efficiency.
  • Led expansion of company into new foreign markets.

Vice President of Finance

SEFAKO Boiler Factory S.A.
08.2014 - 07.2016
  • Launched new product (EPC), enabling entry into new markets, which increased gross profit 2.5 times.
  • Managed financial, controlling, accounting, HR, legal, and tax areas.
  • Managed liquidity and working capital.
  • Computerized company and created modern budgeting and controlling systems, which contributed to increased efficiency.

Vice President of Finance

FS Real Estate S.A.
09.2011 - 07.2014
  • Divested unprofitable areas, consolidated and developped selected business areas.
  • Reorganized Group, reduced costs, and increased profitability of Group.

Audit Manager

ADAC Chartered Auditors Office
10.2007 - 08.2011
  • Managed Audit Department.
  • Participated in audit of financial statements.
  • Recruited, and trained employees.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Proxy

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies
05.1997 - 05.2008
  • Created Economic Department.
  • Managed liquidity and developped long-term financial strategy.
  • Managed risk and working capital.
  • Conducted negotiations with key clients and suppliers.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

University of Minnesota
USA
06.2012

PGD - Executive Studies in Finance

Ernst & Young Academy of Business
Warszawa
02.2006

Skills

  • Developing and implementing financial strategies
  • Managing liquidity and working capital
  • Financial management, controlling, and budgeting
  • Audit, financial analysis, and quality control
  • Negotiations and risk management

Accomplishments

  • Cost Reduction : Lowering costs by 9.1% and increasing profitability.
  • Technological Transformation and Computerization : Implementation of modern budgeting and controlling systems, which increased the company's operational efficiency.
  • Creation and Implementation of New Departments and Processes : Establishment of a controlling department and the implementation of Project Management principles, which contributed to increased profitability of the company.
  • Securing Financing : Obtaining 5.4 million PLN in financing, ensuring the financial stability of the company, and an additional 7.7 million PLN for company development.
  • Expansion to New Foreign Markets : Leading the company in expansion into new foreign markets, which is key for growth and diversification.
  • Launching a New Product : Introduction of a new product (EPC), enabling entry into new markets, which tripled gross profit by 2.5 times.
  • Management in Difficult Conditions : Operational management of the company during COVID, rebuilding after a fire, and flooding.
  • Increasing Group Profitability : Enhancement of the group's profitability.

Certification

  • CGMA - Chartered Global Management Accountant, in progress
  • FCCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, 2009
  • CPA - Certified Public Auditor, Polish Chamber of Statutory Auditors, 2010
  • PRINCE2 Foundation certificate in Project Management, APMG International, 2016

Additional Information

HOBBY

Jacek Kaczmarski's poetry, chess, martial arts, Lean Thinking

Languages

Polish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
German
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Audit Director

Biuro Audytorskie ProWizja
09.2022 - Current

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Colonel Graphic Company S.A.
01.2020 - 01.2022

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

3SOFT S.A.
08.2018 - 10.2019

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Plasma System S.A.
11.2016 - 07.2018

Vice President of Finance

SEFAKO Boiler Factory S.A.
08.2014 - 07.2016

Vice President of Finance

FS Real Estate S.A.
09.2011 - 07.2014

Audit Manager

ADAC Chartered Auditors Office
10.2007 - 08.2011

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Proxy

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies
05.1997 - 05.2008

MBA - Business Administration

University of Minnesota

PGD - Executive Studies in Finance

Ernst & Young Academy of Business
Sławomir Stanowski