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Karina Götz

Bickenbach,HE

Summary

Professional managerial candidate with deep understanding of operational excellence and team leadership. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance productivity through strategic planning and effective resource management. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet organizational goals, showcasing excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager Finance and Consolidation

Panasonic Marketing Europe
07.2012 - Current


  • Leading an international remote team across Europe.
  • Producing financial results for PME Europe in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP requirements.
  • Reconciling the Balance Sheet for PME Europe on a monthly basis.
  • Preparing the Forecast and Budget for PME Europe.
  • Ensuring that fixed costs are in line with the budget for PME Europe.
  • Preparing monthly reports for Panasonic Corporation.
  • Analyzing results against the Business Plan and Forecast, explaining any variances.
  • Collaborating closely with Internal and External Auditors to ensure adherence to accounting principles.
  • Driving consistent process improvement.

Manager Finance and Consolidation Team:

Panasonic Marketing Europe
04.2012 - 03.2022
  • Produce the financial results for PME HQ
  • Monthly Balance sheet reconciliation for PME HQ
  • Forecast and Budget preparation for PME HQ
  • Analyze the costs vs Forecast and Budgeting and prepare the explanation for differences
  • Close work with Auditors to ensure that basic accounting principles are followed

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations

University of Wroclaw
Wroclaw, Poland
06-2006

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem Resolution
  • Operations Management
  • Resiliant

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
German
Advanced (C1)
Polish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

General Manager Finance and Consolidation

Panasonic Marketing Europe
07.2012 - Current

Manager Finance and Consolidation Team:

Panasonic Marketing Europe
04.2012 - 03.2022

Master of Arts - International Relations

University of Wroclaw
Karina Götz