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Violetta Wachowicz

Wrocław,02

Summary

Accomplished and energetic Financial Controller with practical knowledge of financial and management accounting and financial process improvement. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include financial reporting, budgeting, project controlling and administration/finance support to Managing Director. Reliable and communicative and able to work constructively in an international environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Controller

GE Power Sp. z o.o.
03.2016 - 09.2021
  • Prepared monthly management accounts in compliance with company policy and schedules
  • Provided KPI analysis and reports on business performance to senior management
  • Coordinated the budget process, developed budgets, forecasts and prepared monthly rolling forecasts, including analysis of performance against budget / plans
  • Liaised with the Accounting Department and participated in month-end closing processes preparing data on provisions and write-offs, and reconciling selected accounts
  • Coordinated cash flow management, debt, and debt collection
  • Supported the Sales Department with the analysis of pricing models, financial and currency risks, and tax (VAT), and transfer pricing issues
  • Streamlined processes by creating new tools to control cash flow and costs
  • Ensured corporate policy compliance and supported audits and internal controls

Financial Controller

ALSTOM Power Sp z o.o.
05.2005 - 02.2016
  • Organised financial controlling from scratch in the newly created Automation Department
  • Established a new cost centre structure, estimated CC budgets, hourly rates / full-time equivalents (FTE)
  • Supervised investments (€500K) and leasing contracts
  • Processed and completed monthly financial reports for the business consolidation (profit and loss accounts to EBIT, balance sheets and cash flow)
  • Supported the Tendering and Sales departments in agreeing commercial terms for contracts
  • Prepared budgets and three-year plans
  • Supervised the invoicing process, reviewed financial settlements with customers and contractors to determine outstanding balances, and formulate solutions for the collection of debt

Project Financial Controller

ALSTOM UK, Rugby
08.2004 - 10.2004
  • Responsible for the financial performance and KPI
  • Financial controlling of major projects within the Group up to €40mln
  • Preparation of annual budgets and three year plans
  • Prepared and conduct financial training for employees of other departments

Accountant

Accounting Office AFK Business Service Centre
02.2001 - 05.2001
  • Maintained accounting for medium-sized enterprises (PIT; CIT)

Administration Manager

EUROCAMP – Camping Europa Sp. z o.o.
04.1997 - 10.2000
  • Prepared of budgets, sales plans, costs and cash flow of the office
  • Provided customer service to the travel agency

Education

One-year postgraduate studies - Accounting

Wrocław University of Economics
06.2000

Master's Degree - Finance

Wrocław University of Economics
06.1997

Disclaimer

Wyrażam zgodę na przetwarzanie danych osobowych zawartych w niniejszym dokumencie do realizacji procesu rekrutacji zgodnie z ustawą z dnia 10 maja 2018 roku ochronie danych osobowych (Dz. Ustaw z 2018, poz. 1000) oraz zgodnie z Rozporządzeniem Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady (UE) 2016/679 z dnia 27 kwietnia 2016 r. w sprawie ochrony osób fizycznych w związku z przetwarzaniem danych osobowych i w sprawie swobodnego przepływu takich danych oraz uchylenia dyrektywy 95/46/WE (RODO). I agree to the processing of personal data provided in this document for realising the recruitment process pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act of 10 May 2018 (Journal of Laws 2018, item 1000) and in agreement with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation).

Timeline

Financial Controller

GE Power Sp. z o.o.
03.2016 - 09.2021

Financial Controller

ALSTOM Power Sp z o.o.
05.2005 - 02.2016

Project Financial Controller

ALSTOM UK, Rugby
08.2004 - 10.2004

Accountant

Accounting Office AFK Business Service Centre
02.2001 - 05.2001

Administration Manager

EUROCAMP – Camping Europa Sp. z o.o.
04.1997 - 10.2000

One-year postgraduate studies - Accounting

Wrocław University of Economics

Master's Degree - Finance

Wrocław University of Economics
Violetta Wachowicz