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Elena ŠOCHOVÁ

Elena ŠOCHOVÁ

Prague

Summary

Highly skilled Treasury Process Analyst with expertise in optimizing back-office workflows, enhancing user experience, and implementing ERP system improvements. Proficient in analyzing complex financial processes, identifying pain points, and delivering tailored solutions that boost efficiency and control. Experienced in managing change initiatives, documenting business requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful system implementations. Adept at leveraging advanced software tools and treasury management systems to streamline operations and support strategic decision-making.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Group Treasury Service Design Lead

W.A.G. payment solution, a.s.
09.2023 - Current
  • Lead initiatives to digitize and modernize finance processes and systems, ensuring they are agile, efficient, and aligned with company goals
  • Senior consultant/lead with expert knowledge of finance processes and ERP systems, particularly SAP, making decisions in the best interest of the organization and user experience
  • Act as a liaison between Finance, IT, and the Business team to build cohesive digital finance solutions that meet both user needs and technical requirements
  • Engage in all digital and automation activities with the Finance area, collaborating closely with finance departments and Technology to deliver meaningful improvements
  • Identify areas to enhance financial processes through automation, streamlining operations, and improving efficiency
  • Facilitate the adoption of digital finance tools (e.g. ERP, Coupa) to optimize processes, reduce manual workflows, and support digital transformation
  • Engage cross-functional teams in workshops to identify innovative digital finance approaches
  • Participate in the review, design, and alignment of new business processes to ensure compatibility with company culture, values, and legal requirements
  • Actively participate on implementation of projects related to new technologies, systems and/or finance processes in order to ensure that business and finance requirements are properly addressed and implemented as expected
    Plan and execute System Integration Testing (SIT) and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Understanding the current business processes and provide consultancy in order to change management process to design effective processes in the new ERP system

ERP Subject Matter Expert (Maternity Leave)

W.A.G. payment solutions, a.s.
01.2018 - 05.2023
  • Provide expert guidance and insights in Treasury area
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and drive business success
  • Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in Payment solutions
  • Share knowledge and expertise through training sessions, mentoring, and consultation.

Head of Treasury

W.A.G. payment solutions, a.s
09.2011 - 12.2017
  • Overseeing and managing entire treasury function within organization
  • Forecasted cash flow positions, borrowing needs, and available funds for capital investment requirements
  • Utilized hedging strategies to mitigate financial risks related to interest rates and foreign exchange positions
  • Maintained banking relationships and negotiated bank and service fees
  • Implemented new bank technologies, products, and services to improve cash flow and streamline operations
  • Developed and monitored treasury operational policies

Head Of Credit and Money Collection Department

W.A.G. payment solutions, a.s.
01.2011 - 08.2011
  • Collaborated with management to achieve expense plans and prepared financial reports for senior management
  • Conducted credit evaluations by accessing customer credit records
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new and existing clients
  • Reviewed collection reports, assessing outstanding balances and collection statuses

Financial Coordinator

W.A.G. payment solutions, a.s.
10.2007 - 12.2010
  • Collected and organized financial information, ensuring accurate data entry into ERP
  • Performed administrative tasks, including recordkeeping, correspondence writing, and materials gathering

Education

Master's Degree - Pedagogy of The General-educational Subjects

The Catholic University
Ružomberok
06.2007

Skills

  • Solid understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and treasury operations
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Understanding and managing financial risks is critical aspect of treasury functions
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to motivate and guide team members, delegate tasks, and foster positive work environment
  • Flexibility
  • High level of ethics and integrity
  • Design leadership
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • Six Sigma Foundations, LinkedIn Learning Certificates - April 2023
  • Learning Digital Business Analysis, LinkedIn Learning Certificates - April 2023
  • Project Management Foundations III, EDU Effective Business School - May 2022
  • Project Management Foundations II, EDU Effective Business School - December 2021
  • Project Management Foundations I, EDU Effective Business School - November 2021
  • Management Academy, Sales2win - September 2015 – February 2016

Software

ERP Systems (SAP4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365- NAVISION)

Treasury Management Systems (TMS)- FIS

Data Analysis & Visualization Tools (Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables) Power BI

Collaboration & Workflow Tools (Microsoft SharePoint, JIRA, CONFLUENCE)

General Productivity Tools (Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Multicash Classic/Transfer

Citidirect BE/ CitiFX Pulse

BBVA Net Cash

Unicredit Business Net/Spectra Net

Garanti

YAPI Credit

ISBANKASI

TBC

PKO Biznis

Languages

Slovak
Native language
Czech
Advanced
C1
German
Elementary
A2
Polish
Beginner
A1
English
Advanced
C1

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home option

Timeline

Group Treasury Service Design Lead

W.A.G. payment solution, a.s.
09.2023 - Current

ERP Subject Matter Expert (Maternity Leave)

W.A.G. payment solutions, a.s.
01.2018 - 05.2023

Head of Treasury

W.A.G. payment solutions, a.s
09.2011 - 12.2017

Head Of Credit and Money Collection Department

W.A.G. payment solutions, a.s.
01.2011 - 08.2011

Financial Coordinator

W.A.G. payment solutions, a.s.
10.2007 - 12.2010

Master's Degree - Pedagogy of The General-educational Subjects

The Catholic University
  • Six Sigma Foundations, LinkedIn Learning Certificates - April 2023
  • Learning Digital Business Analysis, LinkedIn Learning Certificates - April 2023
  • Project Management Foundations III, EDU Effective Business School - May 2022
  • Project Management Foundations II, EDU Effective Business School - December 2021
  • Project Management Foundations I, EDU Effective Business School - November 2021
  • Management Academy, Sales2win - September 2015 – February 2016
Elena ŠOCHOVÁ