About
Highly accomplished finance and project management professional with over 15 years of regional and global experience, driving successful outcomes in finance, procurement, and operational projects. Expert in financial analysis, P2P processes, and process optimization, adept at leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects on time and within budget. Proven ability to navigate intricate compliance landscapes and foster strong stakeholder relationships to achieve strategic business objectives.
Work
ManpowerGroup
|Regional Project & Administrative Manager
Zagreb, Croatia, Croatia
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Summary
Leads cross-regional projects in business planning, finance, and control, ensuring timely, compliant, and budget-adherent delivery across diverse international teams.
Highlights
Spearheaded multiple cross-regional projects, optimizing business planning, financial controls, and operational methodologies across diverse international teams.
Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, overseeing schedules, budgets, and quality assurance to ensure successful delivery of complex initiatives.
Coordinated international finance teams, ensuring rigorous compliance with U.S. GAAP and global financial standards across all project operations.
Proactively identified and mitigated project risks, resolved critical issues, and managed change requests to consistently achieve on-time project delivery.
Adecco
|Financial Controller
Zagreb, Croatia, Croatia
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Summary
Directed financial operations, enhancing efficiency and ensuring robust reporting and compliance for global and local stakeholders.
Highlights
Streamlined invoicing processes and managed dedicated teams, significantly increasing operational efficiency and reducing processing times.
Produced comprehensive consolidated financial reports for both global headquarters and local regulatory authorities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Performed in-depth financial analysis, delivered clear variance explanations, and actively contributed to strategic budgeting processes.
Partnered with cross-functional departments to identify and implement critical business process improvements, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness.
Faculty of Economics, University of Zagreb
|Associate, Department of Informatics
Zagreb, Croatia, Croatia
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Summary
Contributed to academic programs by delivering lectures and supporting curriculum development in informatics and business tools.
Highlights
Taught university-level courses on essential business software, including Office Suite, Web tools, SAP, and Navision, to prepare students for professional roles.
Assisted in the development of academic curricula and administered student examinations, contributing to educational quality and student success.
Zagreb International Airport
|Deputy Director of Finance
Zagreb, Croatia, Croatia
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Summary
Oversaw comprehensive financial operations, including accounting, audit, and strategic financial planning, particularly during a major infrastructure transition.
Highlights
Directed accounting, billing, and audit teams, successfully integrating SAP-based processes to enhance financial control and reporting accuracy.
Spearheaded all financial reporting, managed complex IFRS adjustments, and strengthened internal control frameworks.
Played a pivotal role in the transition to a new passenger terminal, leading financial planning and strategic asset management initiatives.
Conducted critical financial due diligence and facilitated SAP system enhancements for optimized procurement and receivables management.
Delta Timing
|Data Processing & Web Administrator
Zagreb, Croatia, Croatia
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Summary
Managed data processing and web administration, supporting automobile event timing operations.
Highlights
Administered data processing and managed web platforms for automobile event timing, ensuring accurate and timely results for 14 years.
VB Leasing
|Controlling Specialist
Zagreb, Croatia, Croatia
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Summary
Performed comprehensive financial controlling, including reporting, budgeting, and profitability analysis, while developing advanced financial systems.
Highlights
Executed detailed financial reporting, budgeting, and profitability analysis to inform strategic business decisions.
Designed and implemented advanced reporting modules and enhanced financial control systems, improving data accuracy and accessibility.
Conducted in-depth analysis of leasing products and effectively managed claims tracking, optimizing portfolio performance.
Metro C&C Croatia
|Controlling Specialist / Junior Control
Zagreb, Croatia, Croatia
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Summary
Analyzed key financial metrics and contributed to budgeting and forecasting to optimize profitability and inventory.
Highlights
Performed critical analysis of profitability, inventory, and sales reports to identify trends and inform operational strategies.
Assisted in the development of annual budgets, conducted financial forecasting, and performed margin analysis to support business growth.
University of Zagreb
|Teaching Associate
Zagreb, Croatia, Croatia
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Summary
Supported academic instruction and student learning at the university level.
Highlights
Provided instructional support and mentorship to university students, contributing to their academic development.
Education
University of Zagreb
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MSc
Informatics Management
University of Zagreb
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Bachelor's
Economics & Business
Courses
8th semester completed
Languages
English
German
Certificates
Business Intelligence Dashboards
Certified Internal Auditor (Banks & Financial Institutions)
Internal Auditor for Informational Systems
Data Mining in Leasing, SOR'13
Oracle Reports Developer, SAP BW, Advanced Excel
Skills
Financial Management & Analysis
Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Profitability Analysis, Variance Explanation, IFRS Adjustments, Financial Control Systems, Due Diligence, Cost Savings.
Project & Program Management
Project Lifecycle Management, Schedule Management, Budget Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Mitigation, Issue Resolution, Change Request Management, Project Delivery.
Operations & Process Optimization
Procurement & Supply Chain Optimization, Procure-to-Pay Processes, Process Optimization, Business Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Invoicing Management, Leasing Product Analysis, Claims Tracking.
Compliance & Audit
Compliance & Internal Audit, U.S. GAAP, Global Standards, Internal Controls, Audit Team Management.
Enterprise Systems & Data
SAP, Navision, Oracle, Oracle Reports, SAP BW, Business Intelligence & Data Mining, Business Intelligence Dashboards, Oracle SQL, MySQL, MS Access.
Technical Skills
Visual Basic, VBA, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Web Tools, Data Processing.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-functional Collaboration, Team Management, Education & Training.