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Sylwia Wypart

Sylwia Wypart

Cracow

Summary

Managerial professional with proven record of streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Known for strong analytical skills and commitment to achieving results.


Certificated Accountant with over 15 years in Finance with a strong expertise in Accounting, Reporting and Controlling.


Recognized for ability to build and develop effective working relationships with the Team and stakeholders, Networking and Collaboration.


Experienced Business Partner with a strong delivery culture and high communication skills with various stakeholders.


Successful project management and passion for achieving operational excellence and implementing changes (fast growing business, new systems implementation, process migrations).

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

P&A Institutional Manager

Ecolab
05.2021 - Current
  • Provide business partnering support to multiple senior stakeholders, including Division General Manager and Finance Director.
  • Support decision-making processes by reviewing P&L, performing variance analysis and monitoring main drivers
  • Manage the Forecasting , Planning processes in a matrix organization
  • Delivery insightful and actionable analysis, which supports the efficient and effective management of P&L controlling
  • Support and manage P&A transformation within Institutional Division as well at European level of the company as one of the stream leaders - driving efficiency
  • Team Development and Team Management to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Commercial Admin Manager

Ecolab
12.2016 - 04.2021
  • Team Management of 5 Commercial Teams (30 people)
  • Provide business partnering support to multiple senior stakeholders, including Division Leadership and Finance Directors. Support decision-making
  • Leading projects to implement organizational and business changes
  • Support and leading global and EU projects in order to meet all operational requirements ( EDI, Pricing, MOP Policy, Rebates, EBS implementation)
  • Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential processes tasks and responsibilities.
  • Nurtured a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns promptly and fairly, fostering open communication channels between staff members at all levels of the organization.

Manager Functions P&A/BSN Leader Functions P&A

Ecolab Services Poland sp. z o.o.
02.2015 - 12.2016
  • Management of the overall controlling, planning, budgeting and financial performances for Functions Europe, controlling $200M USD spent
  • Functions Team Management (7 Business Partners and Financial Analysts)
  • Engagement with key stakeholders to deliver the corporate strategy and optimize existing structures (Team structure, support with targets setting)
  • Engagement and provided expert financial and business advice to the senior management
  • Key player in functional and operational projects to improve the controlling and reporting processes (SGA Harmonization)

Business Partner IT/Senior P&A Analyst

Ecolab Services Poland sp. z o.o.
11.2012 - 01.2015
  • Key finance contact for IT Leadership team, controlling IT Function spent
  • Monthly forecasting and reporting, budgeting and long term planning, building financial accountabilities within the IT team, developing processes and communication
  • Key initiator of IT monthly reporting simplification
  • Functional expenses consolidation and process improvements
  • Pivotal role in Business Partnering team, managing various stakeholders, key contact regarding Ecolab/Nalco process harmonization
  • Various Improvements projects following financial integration of Two companies
  • Key user of HFM/EPM/SAP - Cost Centre gate keeper role

Business Process Analyst in General Ledger Upstream

Shell Polska sp. z o.o.
06.2012 - 10.2012
  • Management the control framework, planning, budgeting and financial performance (controlling review of monthly results) for global RTR
  • Contribute to defying and implement standards in SBSC ensuring consistency and common approach for RTR - various improvements (KPI, SoW)
  • Building of compliance awareness and end-to-end process knowledge
  • Facilitating workshops, meetings, knowledge sharing and building effective working relationships & connecting within Finance Operation by further improvements of networks and communication channels

Financial Analyst in Internal Finance

Shell Polska sp. z o.o.
07.2008 - 05.2012
  • Financial reporting (group and statutory reporting)
  • Responsible for maintenance of proper accounting records in Shell Polska books (Balance Sheet Reviews and Reconciliations)
  • Coordination of General Ledger activities (ensure all accruals, manual journal are posted as part of month-end procedures)
  • Key contact role for Special Economic Zone and Ministry of Economy - ensuring compliance with Special Economic Zone/tax requirements
  • Ensuring proper management of the assets as Asset custodian
  • Manage external & internal audits (PWC, Ministry Of Economy, Special Economic Zone)
  • Controlling budget (P&L monitoring and asses potential risk) - support and coordination in Budgeting Process
  • Management Information interpretation for senior stakeholders
  • Key role in monitoring and coordination of reported FTEs and sales reporting, Control on Revenue reconciliation for Shell Polska, Credit Management
  • Leader role in continuous improvements initiatives and global projects - leader role in global FTE Track workshop (for all Shell Centers)
  • Manage the preparation of all compliance documentation as defined by the client (SLA, service orders, certificates), ensure that the high quality service is delivered to the client/stakeholder
  • Working closely with Customer representatives and maintaining good working relationship
  • Leading role during inter - center migration of Receivables process activities (Accountable for meeting all fiscal and legal requirements)

Accounting Assistant in Accounts Payable

Shell Polska sp. z o.o.
09.2007 - 06.2008
  • Invoice processing - posting invoices, credit notes, travel expenses, VAT control and reporting
  • Balance sheet reviews and Reconciliations
  • Reports for internal audit purpose
  • Customer Service Experience - dealing with vendors queries by phone and e-mails
  • Project lead of standardization of AP processes for all Shell Centres before migration phase - responsible for suggesting/initiating process improvements and executing as directed
  • Leader of inter - centre migration of AP process to Manila Centre - trainer of AP activities during transition stage embracing 'Go Live' stage and stabilization period, shadowing processing

Senior expert in recruitment branch

Solid Security sp. z.o.o.
11.2004 - 09.2007
  • All matters connected to recruitment process, coordination and control a work in department, cooperation with executives of Commerce, Monitoring Security, Conveyance Departments
  • Manage a 3 Recruitment Specialists team

Education

Post graduated diploma - Finance & Accounting

Cracow University of Economics
01.2010

Master Degree - Economy and Enterprise & Innovations

Cracow University of Economics
01.2005

Skills

  • Effective Team Management
  • Networking & Collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Deep knowledge in accounting area
  • Decision-making skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Multi-tasking
  • Time-management skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Business analysis
  • Problem solving ability
  • High class communication skills
  • Target oriented
  • Experience in responding to customers' demands
  • Ability to learn fast
  • Work under high time pressure
  • Deep knowledge in Accounting system (ERP-SAP, HFM, EPM, BPC, CDN Optima, Platnik)
  • Advanced computer skills (MS Office - Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, DOS (basic))
  • Openness for innovations

Languages

English
Full Professional
German
Elementary

Other

  • Title of Certified Accountant Ministry of Finance, licence 51258/2011
  • Certificate 'Self-accounting'
  • Certificate 'CDN Optima'
  • Member of SEZ forum organized by E&Y

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • Choral singing
  • Swimming
  • Literature

Training

  • Leadership Development programe
  • Leader Coach
  • Cultural differences
  • Self Accounting
  • VAT/CIT
  • FA-Inventory
  • MS Excel Advance & elements of Visual Basic
  • Assertiveness
  • KPMG EU FUNDS trainings
  • Special Economic Zone operation
  • Communicating and persuading in engaging way


Timeline

P&A Institutional Manager

Ecolab
05.2021 - Current

Commercial Admin Manager

Ecolab
12.2016 - 04.2021

Manager Functions P&A/BSN Leader Functions P&A

Ecolab Services Poland sp. z o.o.
02.2015 - 12.2016

Business Partner IT/Senior P&A Analyst

Ecolab Services Poland sp. z o.o.
11.2012 - 01.2015

Business Process Analyst in General Ledger Upstream

Shell Polska sp. z o.o.
06.2012 - 10.2012

Financial Analyst in Internal Finance

Shell Polska sp. z o.o.
07.2008 - 05.2012

Accounting Assistant in Accounts Payable

Shell Polska sp. z o.o.
09.2007 - 06.2008

Senior expert in recruitment branch

Solid Security sp. z.o.o.
11.2004 - 09.2007

Master Degree - Economy and Enterprise & Innovations

Cracow University of Economics

Post graduated diploma - Finance & Accounting

Cracow University of Economics
Sylwia Wypart