Kristina

KRISTINA SMALIUS

ap 216, 10 Krzemieniecka str., Warsaw, Poland | Mobile: [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

SUMMARY

Senior finance leader with 15+ years of international experience across FP&A, treasury, and strategic financial management in multinational organizations. Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and financial control, partnering with HQ and senior executives to drive performance and cost optimization. Skilled in business partnering with cross-functional leadership teams, risk management, and governance. Recognized for strategic insight, operational resilience, and ability to influence decision-making in complex environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES
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• Financial Planning & Analysis: Budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, management reporting
• Expense & Performance Management: Cost control, scenario modeling, P&L responsibility
• Treasury & Liquidity: Cash flow forecasting, working capital optimization, cash pooling
• Financial Risk & Governance: FX/IR risk management, compliance frameworks, internal controls
• Stakeholder Partnership: Business partnering with Boards, HQ, and cross-functional leadership teams
• Process Improvement & Global Alignment: Collaboration with Shared Services finance, efficiency and standardization initiatives
• Technology: Oracle ERP, Board (FP&A), Advanced Excel
• Languages: English (fluent), Polish (intermediate), Russian & Ukrainian (native)

WORK EXPERIENCE

DECATHLON Sp. z o.o. Warsaw, Poland
09/2021 – present
Treasury Manager and Country Financial Controller
• Lead finance and controlling for Decathlon Ukraine with full P&L responsibility.
• Directed budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization, safeguarding business continuity during high-volatility market conditions.
• Partnered with CEE and HQ leadership on strategic financial planning and investment decisions.
• Negotiated financing and liquidity solutions with banking partners, ensuring optimal cash management.
• Strengthened compliance and internal controls in alignment with global governance standards.
• Mentored and developed finance staff, building strong FP&A and controlling capabilities.

BANK CREDIT DNEPR Kyiv, Ukraine
Head of Desk, Relationship Manager Corporate Banking Department 09/2020 – 09/2021
• Structured financing for large enterprises, advising on debt strategies and liquidity optimization.
• Conducted investment and risk analysis to support executive decision-making.

Raiffeisen Bank Aval (RAIFFEISEN GROUP) Kyiv, Ukraine
Relationship Manager, 01/2017 – 09/2020
Multinational Clients, Corporate Banking Department
• Delivered structured financing solutions to multinational corporations.
• Performed financial due diligence and risk assessments to support credit decisions.

FUIB| BNP PARIBAS | UNICREDIT BANK Kyiv, Ukraine
Relationship Manager, Large Corporate Banking Department 02/2006 – 01/2017
• Supported syndicated lending, project finance, and cross-border deals.
• Coordinated with international banking consortia on complex financing transactions.

Earlier Experience (2004–2006) Kyiv, Ukraine
• Roles in financial analysis, audit, and customer service at HVB Bank, Ukrsotsbank, and Galantik-Audit

EDUCATION

Kyiv National Economic University 09/2004 - 06/2005
Master’s Degree in International Economics with International Business Specialization

Kyiv National Economic University 09/2000 - 06/2004
Bachelor’s Degree in International Economics

FRAMEWORKS & PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE __________
 IFRS & Group Consolidation Standards
 Strong knowledge of compliance, audit, and internal controls
 Experience working with shared services and finance transformation environments
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