Ivo Stromsik

Published monthly economic forecasts on focus countries with macroeconomic indicators Enhanced internal macroeconomic MS Excel database - source of Henkel`s macroeconomic data - through continuous technical improvements Strengthened analysis on competitors` financial statements and quarterly releases through resolution of reporting-related issues Published reports on competitors` financial results, share price development, short-term and mid-term strategies Supported short & mid-term strategy process

Redesigned, tested and implemented the main team forecasting tool to meet the accounting change within IBM in cooperation with IT Presented analysis of finance costs for UK to the department CFO through regular weekly meetings Identified the quarterly forecast changes on the UK cost status Performed the consolidation cost process, reports and forecasts from 15 team members located in Slovakia, Czech Republic and Bulgaria

Prepared and presented monthly hardware forecasts for UK costs Analysed variances between forecasts and actuals Maximized cost reduction opportunities Unified and interlocked with other departments on cost reduction processes through discussion panels Participated in month, quarter and year end`s closing activities associated with accounting and financial reporting Organized and facilitated education lessons for newcomers on internal IBM financial processes

Statistics, Economics, Accounting, Project Management, Business Management