MARIANN MARKOVICS
Brussels,BRU
Summary
Experienced finance leader with a strong track record in driving profitability through strategic growth, operational efficiency, and successful business partnerships. Adept at leading high-performing teams and navigating companies through periods of growth, transformation, and integration. Skilled in implementing ERP systems to enhance financial reporting and analysis. With a strategic mindset and commercial insight, I help businesses make informed decisions for long-term success.
Strategic finance leader with robust experience in corporate financial management and strategic planning. Strong focus on team collaboration, driving financial performance, and adapting to changing business needs. Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, risk management, and compliance. Known for reliability and achieving significant results through effective leadership and strategic decision-making.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO (Interim) Germany & EU Integration Advisor
Alfasigma B.V.
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Transferred to Alfasigma as part of the acquisition of assets from Galapagos, where I played a dual role advising on EU-wide integration strategies and overseeing financial strategy for Germany operations.
- Acted as a strategic advisor during the integration of operations across the EU, aligning business strategy, risks, opportunities, and reporting structures.
- Led and managed the integration in Germany.
- Oversaw financial operations and strategy for the German market, ensuring alignment with the broader corporate objectives of the newly integrated organization.
- Provided guidance on resource allocation and cost optimization during the integration process, ensuring a smooth transition of financial operations with minimal disruption.
- Led the development of mid-term strategy and annual budgeting, driving launch preparation, cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies.
- Developed the E2E order-to-cash process from the ground up for existing and future portfolio, including selecting a 3rd-party distribution partner, implementing SAP, and coordinating with cross-functional (Supply Chain, Quality, Legal etc.) teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Key achievements: uninterrupted business operations, operational and strategic plans fit for purpose, profitability YOY increase of +5% despite new BU pre-launch cost.
Commercial Finance Director, Europe
Galapagos NV
10.2018 - 01.2024
- Acted as Finance Business Partner for a newly established Commercial Business Unit (BU), scaling operations to 400+ FTEs over 4 years to support product launches.
- Built and led the commercial finance business partner function across Europe, establishing frameworks for content, processes, roles, and technical operations.
- Managed the financial aspects of joint commercialization efforts with partners, including joint budgeting processes, profit-sharing, and defining country/international roles and responsibilities (R&R).
- Led the financial evaluation of distributor and alliance agreements, ensuring strategic alignment and profitability. Business expansion to non EU5 countries in 6 months.
- Bridged the gap between business strategy and operational execution, overseeing investment decisions and resource allocation to drive growth.
- Designed and implemented financial strategies to support organizational restructuring, aligning with broader corporate objectives.
- Led an international team of up to 10 direct reports, managing financial operations across 13 countries.
- Key achievements: break even in 2 years from launch in Germany and Belgium, SAP implementation in 12 months, established top tier finance team.
Finance Business Partner, Associate Director
Teva European HQ
10.2014 - 08.2018
- Influenced strategic decision-making and business direction across multiple units, including EU OTC, WHC, Transplant, and EU Medical Affairs, ensuring financial alignment with commercial goals.
- Proactively supported decision-making by providing financial insights that anticipated operational and management needs.
- Partnered with business units to deliver strategic financial insights, driving improvements in commercial performance.
- Identified key opportunities and risks, contributing to redesign initiatives while maintaining strict cost control and optimizing product sales.
- Managed the Brand Plan, Long-Range, and Operating Plans, ensuring alignment with global requirements and conducting in-depth business analysis.
- Provided financial due diligence and integration planning to support acquisitions and divestments.
Finance Business Partner - Western Europe
Teva European HQ
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Contributed to the leadership team, driving profitable growth in collaboration with management.
- Managed risk and opportunity assessments, providing strategic challenges to country operations.
- Prepared regular and ad-hoc reports with actionable insights to support decision-making.
- Developed and delivered presentations to stakeholders and management, highlighting growth strategies and progress toward achieving targets.
System Integration Manager
Teva European HQ
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Improving quality of data within BI systems for Europe
- Implement the product segmentation tool for Europe
Sales Controlling Manager
Teva Hungary
11.2008 - 04.2011
- Preparing the regular external and internal reports, ad-hoc analysis (sales, KPI, promotional actions, new products), managing forecast and budgeting process
- Monitoring the complete and generic pharmaceutical market
Controller
AstraZeneca Hungary
07.2006 - 10.2008
Education
Economist, Master - Faculty of Business, Specializing in Finance
University of Pécs
Skills
- Financial Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Optimization
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Business Acumen & Judgement
- Commercial Awareness
- Future Assets Business Case Development
- Effective Communication in matrix organization
- Core business skills: influencing, stakeholder management
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
- Fast changing, start-up environment
- Change Management
- Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
- Project and Process Management
- Cash flow management
- Financial process improvement
- Financial strategy development
- Audit coordination
- Risk management proficiency
- Adaptability to change
- Continuous learning mindset
- Capital structure optimization
- Business valuation techniques
- Change management expertise
- Performance metrics analysis
- ERP system implementation
- Strategic financial planning
- International finance
- Financial analysis expertise
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Budget development
- Financial reporting
- Cost reduction strategies
- Business forecasting
- Operational decision making
- Risk management
- Reporting expertise
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Budget planning
- Business planning
- Management team leadership
- Balanced work ethic
- Consulting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Business development
- Annual planning
- Performance benchmarking
- Leadership and people development
- Revenue growth
- Resource utilization
- Expectation management
- Change management
LANGUAGES
Hungarian: Native
English: C2 Proficiency
German: A2 Elementary
French: A1 Basic
Timeline
CFO (Interim) Germany & EU Integration Advisor
Alfasigma B.V.
02.2024 - 09.2024
Commercial Finance Director, Europe
Galapagos NV
10.2018 - 01.2024
Finance Business Partner, Associate Director
Teva European HQ
10.2014 - 08.2018
Finance Business Partner - Western Europe
Teva European HQ
01.2012 - 09.2014
System Integration Manager
Teva European HQ
05.2011 - 12.2011
Sales Controlling Manager
Teva Hungary
11.2008 - 04.2011
Controller
AstraZeneca Hungary
07.2006 - 10.2008
Economist, Master - Faculty of Business, Specializing in Finance
University of Pécs
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