SAP
Ján Pliška
Finance Business Partner
Bratislava
Summary
Experienced with financial analysis, strategic planning, and business partnering. Utilizes financial expertise to drive informed decision-making and enhance business performance. Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization, contributing to overall growth and profitability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Business Partner
Plzeňský Prazdroj
10.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Brewery
- Full responsibility for finance management of the Slovak market, including P&L and budget processes
- Member of Slovak Leadership Team, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment with company targets
- Led a team of commercial finance analysts, fostering a high-performance culture
- Provided accurate and timely financial information to senior management for decision-making
- Managed and optimized profitability of sales channels, conducting profitability analysis and challenging sales strategies
- Oversaw budgeting and tracking of CAPEX, ensuring adherence to strategic goals
- Developed strategic financial models to support long-term profitability and operational efficiency
- Focused on building financial acumen within the organization
- Ensured compliance with internal controls and external regulations, maintaining financial integrity
Tender & Revenue Manager
Sanofi
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: Pharmaceutical Company
- Managed tender processes and maintained strong relationships with wholesalers
- Played a pivotal role in price negotiations and monitored tender fulfillment
- Analyzed hospital segment performance, focusing on net sales, margins, and profits
- Revised discount schemes and commercial conditions to align with company strategy
- Reported customer investments and collaborated with the Global Revenue Management team
- Provided financial training for Key Account Managers to enhance financial literacy
Controller
Sanofi
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Pharmaceutical Company
- Conducted budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for General Medicine/EP business units
- Validated global function requests in compliance with approval protocols
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to consolidate data and generate actionable insights
- Performed cost analyses and allocations to ensure accurate reporting
Sales Controller & Business Controller
Nestlé Slovensko s.r.o. & Nestlé Česko
09.2011 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: FMCG
- Managed budgeting and forecasting for sales channels
- Delivered strategic insights to enhance business performance
Sales Analyst
St. Nicolaus - trade a.s.
07.2008 - 08.2011
- Company Overview: FMCG (Spirits and Distillates)
- Conducted sales data analysis to inform business decisions
- Supported sales teams with market trend analysis and forecasting
- FMCG (Spirits and Distillates)
Education
Master’s Degree - Operations Research and Econometrics
University of Economics
01.2003 - 01.2008
Skills
- Strategic financial management
- Advanced financial planning
- Leadership skills
- Team mentoring
- Team development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational expertise
- Profitability analysis
- Pricing strategy
- Cost management
Hobbies
• Exploring outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, and jogging to maintain a balanced lifestyle
• Passionate about travel and experiencing diverse cultures
Software
EXCEL
PowerPoint
Timeline
Finance Business Partner
Plzeňský Prazdroj
10.2019 - Current
Tender & Revenue Manager
Sanofi
06.2018 - 09.2019
Controller
Sanofi
08.2016 - 05.2018
Sales Controller & Business Controller
Nestlé Slovensko s.r.o. & Nestlé Česko
09.2011 - 07.2016
Sales Analyst
St. Nicolaus - trade a.s.
07.2008 - 08.2011
Master’s Degree - Operations Research and Econometrics
University of Economics
01.2003 - 01.2008
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