KATERINA JAKIMOVSKA
Summary
Strategic Enterprise Resource Planning leader with over 10 years of progressive experience in ERP systems implementation, optimization, and team management. Proven track record of driving digital transformation initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, and aligning technology solutions with business objectives. Expertise in Workday, MS Dynamics 365, and modern ERP architectures with deep understanding of security, compliance, and integration frameworks. Skilled at translating complex business requirements into scalable ERP solutions while fostering collaborative environments and delivering measurable business impact.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Manager in Finance
Mister Spex
09.2022 - Current
- ERP Strategy & Implementation Leadership: Led comprehensive IT vendor selection and implementation of Workday Adaptive Planning, collaborating with PwC to ensure seamless integration with MS Dynamics 365 BC, demonstrating strategic ERP planning and execution capabilities
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Managed relationships with ERP-related vendors including Microsoft partner Cosmo Consulting GmbH and Pleo, ensuring contract compliance and performance delivery while reducing professional IT services costs by 60%
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Owned ERP and systems roadmap for accounting function while contributing to strategic planning across operations, customer service, and business development, navigating shifting priorities and evolving business models
- Senior Leadership Engagement: Regularly presented OKRs, business cases, and product performance reports to C-level executives, influencing strategic decisions across finance and operations; collaborated closely with VP-level stakeholders on roadmap execution and cross-functional alignment
- Compliance & Security Implementation: Ensured ongoing compliance with financial regulations across Germany, Sweden, and Norway; supported external audits with Big 4 auditors, implementing GDPR-compliant system configurations and traceable workflows
- Performance Optimization: Achieved 92% OKR and average KPIs achievement, improved product delivery lead time by 170%, implemented 100% automated data preparation for tax audit in Norway, and achieved 99% automated payment reconciliation process
- AI Integration & Governance: Led AI-driven chatbots implementation in customer service using Genesis AI products; developed structured policies for AI-driven financial management ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
Product Owner ERP
Marley Spoon
05.2021 - 08.2022
- ERP System Management: Managed and optimized company's ERP system in collaboration with accounting, FP&A, and development teams, facilitating prioritization and implementation of new features and enhancements
- Agile Leadership: Championed agile practices, led refinement and execution of user stories for development initiatives, coordinated release cycles and version upgrades
- Business Process Optimization: Improved quality of cost accounting/calculating, automated revenue/corrections booking in USA, implemented Intrastat automated extraction, managed document processing and accounting policy diversity across 3 continents
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Served as key point of contact for product-related queries, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical implementation
MS Dynamics Senior Consultant
KPMG
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Implementation Expertise: Provided expert guidance throughout MS Dynamics implementations, conducting pre-sale presentations and workshops to demonstrate ERP capabilities
- Strategic Advisory: Delivered strategic recommendations to optimize business processes and boost operational efficiency, demonstrating deep understanding of ERP workflows and integration capabilities
- Training & Development: Organized training sessions and workshops to increase end-user proficiency in MS Dynamics tools, fostering user adoption and system optimization
Chief Financial Officer
ROSSKO
04.2011 - 08.2012
- Team Leadership: Directly managed a team of 9 accounting and controlling professionals within a department of ~80 employees, demonstrating progressive leadership and team management capabilities
- ERP Implementation Leadership: Spearheaded ERP implementation, developed new financial reporting frameworks, and led budgeting and cash flow forecasting initiatives
- Strategic Planning: Contributed to corporate strategy development and reorganization initiatives, aligning technology solutions with business objectives
Education
Future Proof With AI
Digital, Data, And Design Institute At Harvard
06-2025
Brian Tracy Executive Course - undefined
Next MBA
01.2024
Marketing Director Course - undefined
New MBA
01.2024
Lean methodology training - undefined
MSX training
01.2023
The Ultimate Product Owner Certification Training - undefined
Udemy
01.2022
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management - undefined
The Knowledge Academy
01.2015
CIMA - undefined
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics
01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
National Technical University of Ukraine
01.2005
Skills
- ERP system management: Workday Adaptive Planning, MS Dynamics 365 BC
- Performance measurement skills
- Strategic leadership: Long-term ERP strategy development, roadmap planning, and business alignment
- Team Management: Progressive leadership experience managing technical teams and cross-functional stakeholders
- Stakeholder Engagement: C-level presentation experience, vendor management, cross-functional collaboration
- Compliance & Security
- Regulatory Compliance: GDPR, financial regulations across multiple jurisdictions, system security controls, audit support, compliance frameworks
- Process Design: ERP workflow design for employee management, compensation cycles, performance management, budgeting, accounting, expense management
- Change Management: Agile methodologies, user adoption, training program development
LANGUAGES
Ukrainian, Russian Native
English C2
German B2
Timeline
Senior Product Manager in Finance
Mister Spex
09.2022 - Current
Product Owner ERP
Marley Spoon
05.2021 - 08.2022
MS Dynamics Senior Consultant
KPMG
07.2014 - 08.2016
Chief Financial Officer
ROSSKO
04.2011 - 08.2012
Brian Tracy Executive Course - undefined
Next MBA
Marketing Director Course - undefined
New MBA
Lean methodology training - undefined
MSX training
The Ultimate Product Owner Certification Training - undefined
Udemy
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management - undefined
The Knowledge Academy
CIMA - undefined
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
National Technical University of Ukraine
Future Proof With AI
Digital, Data, And Design Institute At Harvard
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