Marian Bobrik
Rovinka,Slovak Republic
Summary
Ambitious Finance Operations Manager offering over 10+ years of experience increasing productivity through automation of processes. Focus on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Highly experienced in mentoring employees, leading talented teams and making decisions promptly.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification
Work History
Finance Operations Manager
IBM International Services Centre (ISC)
Bratislava, Slovakia
2016.06 - Current
- Acted as trusted counterpart for C-level in various operational and financial manners.
- Managed budget over $150mil including (hosting, licenses, travel costs, external contractors, etc).
- Supervised a team of analysts responsible for providing timely financial information and supported domain leaders run multiple teams for a total of approx. 350 colleagues in 3 different continents.
- Developed and implemented financial and operational systems.
- Enabled and improved collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (Finance/Controlling/Procurement/HR/Talent Acquisition).
- Slashed license costs 20% by re-negotiating pricing model and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services.
- Analyzed financial performance data to identify trends and develop forecasts.
- Executed operations activities within complex multi-dimensional matrix organization.
Mentored and coached financial analysts, and other operational staff.
IGA Network Cost pool Owner EMEA
IBM International Services Centre (ISC)
Bratislava, Slovakia
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Oversaw Network infrastructure cost pool & program management for IBM.
- Provided leadership & guidance to ~40+ PMs on internal Network & RESO projects.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Developed future financial plans to inform critical decision-making related to spending cuts, rightsizing labor force and timing planned business investments.
- Led operations within cost pool (contracts negotiations with vendors, internal resources financial management & planning, Overall portfolio performance analysis, Projects prioritization based on compliance, …).
- Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize business performance.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
IT Business Analyst
IBM International Services Centre (ISC)
Bratislava, Slovakia
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding.
- Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
- Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
- Generated business intelligence reports to inform strategic decision-making.
- Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Fostered collaboration and productivity through open communication and professional attitude.
Junior associate
Law firm/Attorney Mgr. Oldřich Vdoleček
Bratislava, Slovakia
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Assistant to resident manager
UNITED NATIONS PLAZA
New York, New York
05.2011 - 10.2011
- Managed, scheduled and determined workload for 30-member property management team.
- Reported and documented maintenance requests and scheduled appropriate services.
- Directed automation of office procedures such as correspondence management, recordkeeping and online communications.
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients and vendors.
Education
JUDr. degree -
Faculty of Law at the Paneuropean University, Bratislava, Slovak republic
01.2011
Master's degree -
Faculty of Law at the Bratislava School of Law, Bratislava, Slovak republic
01.2011
Course: computer science -
Gymnázium Ladislava Novomeského highschool, Bratislava, Slovak republic
01.2006
Skills
- Financial management expertise
- Operational management
- Financial analysis expertise
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Portfolio Management
- Program Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Coaching and training
- Business Forecasting
- Continuous Improvement
- KPI Development
- Financial Budgeting
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Personal Information
Driving License: Groups A, B
Hobbies and Interests
law, computers, history, books, friends, movies, sports (skiing, gymnastics)
Projects
Owning & Managing company Escalla Group s.r.o. Managed e-shop www.hovadinky.sk
Training
- Internship National Council of the Slovak Republic- Internship 2009/2010
- Language course British Council - Intensive course (General English)
- Russian Centre of Science and Culture - Intensive course (Russian)
- Six Sigma - Yellow Belt Training
- Six Sigma - Green Belt Training
- Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
- Finance Facilitator Excellence
- Situational Coaching
- Microsoft Excel Power Query
- Leadership vs. Management
- Negotiation
- Time management
- Occupational safety & health - (OSH certified technician)
Languages
Slovak
Native/ Bilingual
Czech
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
German
Limited
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master I (20 April 2018)
- Blue Core Coach (12 December 2019)
- IBM Agile Explorer (18 May 2021)
- Data Science 101 (17 April 2024)
- Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner (3 September 2021)
- New Collar Professional Skills (27 March 2023)
- Growth Behaviors (27 March 2023)
- Power Skills - Resilience, Growth Minded, Learning Agility, Time Management (23 October 2023)
- Enterprise Design Thinking Co-Creator (17 April 2024)
- Storytelling with Data (17 April 2024)
- Occupational Health & Safety (27 October 2020)
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridRemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursWork-life balancePaid time offPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTimeline
Finance Operations Manager
IBM International Services Centre (ISC)
2016.06 - Current
IGA Network Cost pool Owner EMEA
IBM International Services Centre (ISC)
06.2014 - 05.2016
IT Business Analyst
IBM International Services Centre (ISC)
03.2013 - 05.2014
Junior associate
Law firm/Attorney Mgr. Oldřich Vdoleček
03.2012 - 03.2013
Assistant to resident manager
UNITED NATIONS PLAZA
05.2011 - 10.2011
JUDr. degree -
Faculty of Law at the Paneuropean University, Bratislava, Slovak republic
Master's degree -
Faculty of Law at the Bratislava School of Law, Bratislava, Slovak republic
Course: computer science -
Gymnázium Ladislava Novomeského highschool, Bratislava, Slovak republic
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