Peter Cerovsky
CFO & COO
Bratislava,BL
Summary
Results-driven Financial Director experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Finance and Administration Manager
BOIRON SK, s.r.o.
1 2022 - Current
- Member of Local Management
- HQ reporting, Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Closing activities
- Complex financial responsibility for all financial topics
- Budget and Forecast planning
- People development
- Local purchasing activities with all operational suppliers
- Stock management
- Compliance towards external requirements
- Team building organization.
Founder & Owner
MPC Consulting S.r.o.
01.2021 - Current
- Provided accounting, tax, and consulting services to SME enterprises
- Prepared business plans and liaised with national authorities on financial and social/health care matters
- Developed personalized reporting packages and offered interim project services focusing on audits, business development, and cash flow management
- Engaged with clients such as YEME Plnochutné potraviny (SK), JPF s.r.o. (CZ), BOSTA s.r.o. (SK), SimplyGO (SK), FIT PLUS (SK+CZ), and other self-employed entrepreneurs.
Director of Finance and Human Resources
EMM Slovakia s.r.o.
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Board member responsible for Finance and HR departments
- Cost reduction activities leading to 1.0M EUR YtY savings
- Compliance and communication towards public entities
- Tax (income, VAT and property) management
- Hiring and evaluation processes leader
- Bonus and benefit systems renewal
- Procurement activities, incl
- Suppliers contracts negotiation
- COVID countermeasures management
- Team buildings organization.
Compliance Manager CER & Financial Controller
Scania CER
05.2012 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish clear compliance guidelines and expectations for all departments.
- Managed investigations into potential violations of laws or regulations, ensuring swift resolution and corrective actions when necessary.
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts, and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for employees, fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
Retail Financial Controller
Adidas CEE
02.2010 - 04.2012
- Financial lead of adidas own retail stores (39 stores)
- Long term strategic projects participation
- Investment projects preparation and HQ presentation.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
Education
P. Eng - Business Economics
University of Economics in Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia 04.2002 - 04.2007
High School Diploma -
Business High School
Bratislava, Slovakia 04.2002 - 04.2004
High School Diploma -
High School Einstainova
Bratislava, Slovakia 04.1998 - 04.2000
Skills
Tax Compliance
Internal Controls
Cash Flow Forecasting
Cost Control
Human Resources Management
Regulatory Compliance
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Month-end closings
Accounts receivable management
Reporting proficiency
Investment Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Key Business Achievements
- Successfully managed finances holistically, overseeing revenues of €30M
- Led hiring and development of new teams with 12 direct reports
- Took the financial lead on investment projects exceeding €10M in capital expenditure
- Managed operations regionally within the CEE region spanning 3 countries
- Achieved a year-on-year cost saving of 35% through company reorganization
- Established and nurtured new startups and companies
References
- Peter Húževka, GM, Boiron SK
- Peter Varmuža, Founder and CEO, YEME
- Bruno Mattos, Financial Director, Scania CER
- Slavomír Hlinčík, Finance Manager, adidas CEE
- Mário Nahalka, Senior Finance Manager, Lenovo
- Zoltán Papp, Sales Director, Intrum Justitia SK
Interests
I enjoy to relax with different kind of music, from jazz to rock&roll.
Individual and team sports as a contributor or supporter.
Nature hiking, exploring new experiences, especially with my kids and wife.
Timeline
Founder & Owner
MPC Consulting S.r.o.
01.2021 - Current
Director of Finance and Human Resources
EMM Slovakia s.r.o.
11.2019 - 12.2021
Compliance Manager CER & Financial Controller
Scania CER
05.2012 - 02.2019
Retail Financial Controller
Adidas CEE
02.2010 - 04.2012
P. Eng - Business Economics
University of Economics in Bratislava
04.2002 - 04.2007
High School Diploma -
Business High School
04.2002 - 04.2004
High School Diploma -
High School Einstainova
04.1998 - 04.2000
Finance and Administration Manager
BOIRON SK, s.r.o.
1 2022 - Current