Darina Batíková

Strategic & Operational Financial Management

• Ownership of full financial cycle: planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and corrective actions.
• Development of financial scenarios and “what-if” analysis to support management decisions.
• Month-end close, journal entry review, and accurate revenue/cost recognition per policy and standards.
• Cash-flow planning and monitoring; annual budgeting and regular forecast updates.
• Profitability and cost structure analysis to identify margin improvement opportunities.
• Preparation and presentation of financial reports for leadership and non-financial stakeholders.

Compliance, Audit & Internal Controls

• Accountability for financial control environment and audit readiness.
• Collaboration with external auditors and regulators for statutory compliance.

Leadership & People Management

• Leading international teams of Analysts and Specialists; mentoring and talent development.
• Building a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing across geographies.
• Driving teams to meet tight deadlines for month-end close, reporting, and audits.

Digital Tools & Process Improvement

• Advanced Excel for financial modeling and KPI dashboards.
• Experience with ERP/project accounting systems (SAP).
• Identifying automation opportunities and implementing efficient workflows.

• Led financial analysis initiatives to enhance decision-making processes and strategic planning.
• Developed and implemented budgeting strategies to optimize resource allocation across projects.
• Streamlined financial reporting procedures, improving accuracy and reducing turnaround times.
• Mentored junior analysts in financial modeling techniques and best practices for data interpretation.