Slavka Kormanikova
Hamuliakovo
Summary
Finance leader with 23 years at IBM, including 8 in leadership and a 5-year international assignment. Specialized in finance, incentives, and accounting, with a strong track record in driving AI- and automation-led transformation. Led Controlling, Finance, and Planning for Consulting and Hardware divisions, managing financial strategy, performance, and compliance. Directed cross-functional teams to deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, and reporting, while streamlining processes and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
IBM Transformation
11.2022 - Current
- Partnered with senior leaders on IBM-wide transformation initiatives
- Leading the development of an AI-based predictive forecasting tool
- Co-creating Journal Automation solution
UKI CFO/ Controller
IBM Consulting, Industrial Sector
03.2018 - 10.2022
- Managed financial controlling for a $250M annual revenue portfolio of consulting contracts, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Partnered with commercial, pricing, and legal teams to ensure financially sound deal execution and contract compliance.
- Supported internal and external audits, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.
- Strengthened internal controls in backlog management and enhanced compliance across financial processes.
- Achieved a 15% reduction in DSO through improved cash flow and receivables oversight.
- Led profit improvement initiatives on underperforming contracts, driving margin recovery and cost efficiency.
UKI Finance Manager
IBM Consulting
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed a team of 9+ financial analysts, responsible for performance management, development, and operational oversight.
- Conducted financial reviews including balance sheet health, profitability analysis, and backlog monitoring.
- Led the rollout of a cross-functional automation project for accruals and deferrals, impacting workflows of over 100 employees across finance and delivery teams.
CEE Power Systems CFO/Controller
IBM CEE HQ Prague
07.2014 - 02.2017
- Forecasting and financial planning of division with revenue cca $150M/year
- Leading discussions between sales, pricing and accounting to close $80 M deal
CEE Plan Coordinator and Profit Lead
IBM CEE HQ Prague
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Financial modelling and budgeting for CEE HQ
- Worked closely with the CFO to deliver business analysis and performance insights, enabling informed decision-making
- Led IT Cost optimization project
Incentive Manager for Executive Sales
IBM
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Leading decentralization of process for WW executive incentives to respective geographies.
Incentive Manager for EMEA Hardware division
IBM
12.2009 - 06.2011
- Managed team of 20+ analysts responsible for timely and correct incentives of Sales department
- Process improvements to increase efficiency of the team that resulted into decrease of HCs from 25 to 20
- Establishment of Top professional community in IBM
- Finance department - that supported programs of development in career growth
Financial Analyst; later Team-leader for Hardware division
IBM
10.2006 - 11.2009
IT Expense Controller
IBM
09.2005 - 09.2006
Fixed Asset Accountant, Later Team-leader
IBM
06.2002 - 08.2005
Education
MBA - distant learning
Warwick Business School
06.2018
Master of economics - Financial Management
University of Matej Bel
06.2002
Skills
- Cross-functional team management
- Team development and performance assessment
- Digital transformation
- Decision-making strategy development
- Financial budgeting
- Profit optimization strategies
- Cash flow management
- Internal and external audit assistance
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English C1
German A2
Timeline
IBM Transformation
11.2022 - Current
UKI CFO/ Controller
IBM Consulting, Industrial Sector
03.2018 - 10.2022
UKI Finance Manager
IBM Consulting
03.2017 - 12.2019
CEE Power Systems CFO/Controller
IBM CEE HQ Prague
07.2014 - 02.2017
CEE Plan Coordinator and Profit Lead
IBM CEE HQ Prague
03.2012 - 06.2014
Incentive Manager for Executive Sales
IBM
02.2011 - 02.2012
Incentive Manager for EMEA Hardware division
IBM
12.2009 - 06.2011
Financial Analyst; later Team-leader for Hardware division
IBM
10.2006 - 11.2009
IT Expense Controller
IBM
09.2005 - 09.2006
Fixed Asset Accountant, Later Team-leader
IBM
06.2002 - 08.2005
Master of economics - Financial Management
University of Matej Bel
MBA - distant learning
Warwick Business School
PERSONAL INTEREST
Cross-country skiing, Joga, Fitness, Painting