Tomas Plesnik

Experience

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  EY

  Aug 2011 - Mar 2015

  Responsibility for performing financial audits under CAS and IFRS with the specialization in the financial institutions, i.e.:• Investment companies (including audit of mutual funds)• Asset Management• Real estate business• Building savings companies• BanksThis job implied leading of the team which comprised usually 2 - 7 people. Performing financial audits under CAS and IFRS with the specialization in the financial institutions, i.e.:• Investment companies (including audit of mutual funds)• Asset Management• Real estate business• Building savings companies• Banks

  • Audit Senior

    Sept 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Audit Assistant

    Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
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  Glopolis

  Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  Finance Manager

  Globolis is a company dedicated to international projects related to responsible food consumption. As a Financial Manager I was responsible for:• Review of quarterly reports of 9 partners organizations in 8 different countries. • Organization of online and onsite trainings of financial reporting in line with European commision guidelines

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  Komerční banka

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2018

  Senior Auditor

  Leading of internal audit engagements in KB and its sister companies in the Czech republic and CEE region• Assessment of processes, their control environment and definition of core risks• Leading a team up to 5 auditors • Negotiation of audit findings with management of audited entity• Writing of audit reports distributed to management• Driving implementation of data analysis within Internal audit department• Audit of bank IT architecture related to External reporting

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  Street Gardening

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

  Founder

  Street Gardening is an initiave with the aim to bring more greenery to cities. As a Founder and a Chairman I am responsible for• Public speeking on various related topics (gardening, urbanism, people motivation)• Organisation of gardening workshops and team buildings (e.g. Mall.cz)• Coordination with various organizations in order to transform cities through gardening

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  Pfizer

  Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

  I was leading various projects in financial reporting, involving changing of the processes, optimization of processes based on risk reviews, migration to Prague and Greece, and setting up of Greece Business Services hub which involve leading a team of up to 20 people. Key projects:✅ Oversight role over Financial Reporting of African and Middle East markets with goal to improve the quality of the financial reporting✅ Control Optimization project (changes of internal controls, implementation of new controls, training of employees)✅ Temporary team leader in financial reporting for AfME Markets (for 1 year, leading a team of 7 people)✅ Transformation of Pfizer legal entities to new company Viatris within Financial reporting ✅ Establishing a new finance hub in Greece (hiring, onboarding, leading the team)✅ Migration of activities from Prague to new finance hub in Greece Show less

  • Project Manager in Financial Reporting

    Nov 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Digital Upskilling Lead

    Feb 2020 - Apr 2021
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  Teya

  Dec 2021 - May 2024

  - Led and integrated two distinct finance teams, enhancing collaboration and operational synergy.- Facilitated the integration of acquired company finance teams into existing corporate structures.- Directed a proficient team of 13 finance professionals.- Maintained financial oversight for 9 separate entities, ensuring financial compliance and efficiency.- Orchestrated successful company mergers, improving strategic alignment and operational effectiveness.- Implemented SAP systems, contributing to global process design and operational efficiency. Show less

  • Head of Finance for Czechia and Slovakia

    Dec 2022 - May 2024

  • Executive Director/Member of the Board at Teya Czechia and Teya Slovakia

    Dec 2022 - May 2024

  • Financial Controller/Head of Finance for Czech Republic

    Dec 2021 - Dec 2022
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  Self Employed

  Jul 2024 - now

  Corporate Finance and Projects Consultant

  I specialize in guiding startups through their growth journey, helping them transition from early-stage companies to well-structured, scalable businesses. My key areas of expertise include:- SAP Implementation: Leading SAP system implementations to streamline operations and enhance process efficiency.- Mergers and Acquisitions: Facilitating mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration and strategic alignment.- Restructuring: Implementing financial restructuring initiatives to improve team collaboration and operational efficiency.- Process Optimization: Setting up robust financial processes and systems to support rapid growth and scalability.- Artist Management: Providing financial management services tailored to artists, helping them achieve financial stability and growth.With a focus on digital transformation and process optimization, I provide strategic and hands-on support to startups and artists, helping them establish solid foundations for sustainable growth. Show less