Łukasz Witek
Finance Director
Jaworze
Profil zawodowy
Highly accomplished and strategic Financial Controller with over 25 years of experience leading finance departments and driving corporate growth. Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and executing complex work transfers across international borders (France, German, Belgium). Expert in manufacturing cost optimization, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and large-scale team leadership.
Podsumowanie
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Doświadczenie
Finance Director
Valeo
Czechowice
2024.05 - Current
- supervising the controlling and accounting department 24 people
- management of 4 production plants for 400 Meur sales
- Cash budgeting forecasting and monthly analysis
- Coordinated assessments of sales by channel, product mix and gross margin analysis to improve business processes.
- Led the development and implementation of robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
- Advised executive committee on financial strategy to align spending with business objectives.
- Managed prepayments, accruals, WIP, fixed assets and intercompany transactions.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to reduce expenses and increase profits based on financial analyses.
- Helped managers set budgets based on forecasts and available resources.
- Executed year-end audits, working with external auditors to confirm clean financial audits and implementing any improvement suggestions promptly.
- Prepared management accounts and budget-holder reports, identifying significant trends and variances.
- Reported on financial situation to guide decision-making and budget formulation.
Finance Manager
CEVA LOGISTICS
Bielsko-Biała
2019.10 - 2024.05
- FINANCE Manager of the controlling department of 9 people.
- Consulted with managers and chief executive to understand financial situation.
- Partnered with senior operations leadership on budgetary and financial management decisions.
- Coordinated financial services for multiple clients and maintained strict compliance standard and controls.
- Directed financial team, established controls and set policies for optimum operational results.
- Established daily priorities and organised workloads to maximise productivity.
- Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audits, achieving clean audit reports.
- Oversaw month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
- Analysed financial data to identify trends, perform risk assessment, and recommend strategies for growth.
Financial Controller
Valeo
Czechowice
2014.01 - 2019.09
- Financial Controller of Aftermarket Activity – Manager of the controlling department of 5 people.
- Helped departmental managers develop and optimise inventory controls.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Maintained updated chart of accounts following correct procedures and including current, accurate details.
- Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget to minimise costs.
- Prepared detailed financial presentations for board meetings, providing insights into financial performance.
Cost Controller
Valeo
Czechowice
2008.01 - 2014.04
- Conducted variance analysis between actual and budgeted costs, identifying areas for financial improvement.
- Developed and implemented cost control strategies, significantly reducing unnecessary expenses and enhancing profitability.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality or service.
- Monitored project budgets, providing timely updates to management to prevent overspending.
- Reviewed supplier invoices for accuracy, resolving discrepancies to maintain budget integrity.
Project Manager
Ista
Gliwice
2007.06 - 2007.12
- Project Manager for transfer work from France to Poland
Passive Accounting Department Manager
Business Solutions Polska
Bielsko-Biała
2001.02 - 2007.05
- Led the successful transfer of accounting workloads from Belgium and France to Poland.
- Prepared financial reports and designed new internal procedures to improve process efficiency.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure favourable payment terms, improving cash flow management and operational efficiency.
- Led a team of 20 accountants, fostering professional development and driving departmental performance improvements.
Wykształcenie
Postgraduate studies - controlling
University of Economics
Katowice 2010.10 - 2011.07
Bachelor of Engineering - Management and Engineering of the Production
Akademia Techniczno-Humanistyczna
Bielsko-Białą 2000.10 - 2004.06
Umiejętności
- Finance & Controlling: Budgeting, Forecasting, Strategic Financial Planning, Financial Analysis (FP&A), Statutory Reporting, Cost Optimization, P&L & Balance Sheet Analysis, Revenue & Income Analysis
- Management & Leadership: Team Management (up to 25 people), International Work Transfers, Change Management, Project Management, Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Systems & IT SAP (FI, CO, MM, SD modules),, Cash Management Systems
- Additional: Driving License (Category B)
Languages
Polski
First language
French
Advanced
C1
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Zainteresowania
⦁ Sports: Running, participation in marathons and ultramarathon, Triathlon, skiing
⦁ Travel and Photography
Oś czasu
Finance Director
Valeo
2024.05 - Current
Finance Manager
CEVA LOGISTICS
2019.10 - 2024.05
Financial Controller
Valeo
2014.01 - 2019.09
Postgraduate studies - controlling
University of Economics
2010.10 - 2011.07
Cost Controller
Valeo
2008.01 - 2014.04
Project Manager
Ista
2007.06 - 2007.12
Passive Accounting Department Manager
Business Solutions Polska
2001.02 - 2007.05
Bachelor of Engineering - Management and Engineering of the Production
Akademia Techniczno-Humanistyczna
2000.10 - 2004.06