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Alexis Tala

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Senior Business Analyst

AstraZeneca

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Competition - motorcycle parts

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My Work Experience

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AstraZeneca Pharma | Nov 2023 - May 2024

Senior Business Analyst

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Schneider Electric | Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

Business Finance Analyst

My daily tasks include: - Perform monthly closing processes - Report Monthly and Quarterly results in HFM and analyze the figures - Data input, maintenance, contribution in development of reports in Business Intelligence tool - Provide support to Finance Business Partners in analyzing reported data - Support business by digging into SAP and provide more granular data for the analysis/reports - Improve processes and use of tools: leverage all system capabilities, increase automation of processes, deliver efficiencies
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Schneider Electric | Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

My daily tasks include: - Perform monthly closing processes - Report Monthly and Quarterly results in HFM and analyze the figures - Data input, maintenance, contribution in development of reports in Business Intelligence tool - Provide support to Finance Business Partners in analyzing reported data - Support business by digging into SAP and provide more granular data for the analysis/reports - Improve processes and use of tools: leverage all system capabilities, increase automation of processes, deliver efficiencies

McDonald's Polska | Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

Supervisor, Finance Analysis

My daily tasks include: • Preparation of analysis, calculations and ad hoc reports for the needs of department and company management. • Ensuring the operation of integrated databases for the Finance Department, among others through the administration and management of access rights to database systems and applications, user support in the field of data access, supervision of database backups in accordance with recovery procedures and care for Power BI system user accounts. • Supporting users in the operation of computer systems used in the Finance Department (local and corporate) through consulting and problem solving. • Performing key-user role and contacting companies servicing the above- mentioned systems as well as conducting training for new users. • Representing the Financial Department from the technical side in IT projects conducted with external companies from the stage of project preparation to implementation, as well as participation in talks on the development of corporate systems. • Providing technical support for optimization processes within the department, including by creating and implementing applications in the Excel / VBA environment for the needs of the Business Analysis department (Excel, Access), automating accounting processes by creating IT tools (including macros, models, queries), looking for new and replacing ineffective solutions, • Testing new technological solutions within the Financial Department. • Introduction of financial data to global systems (plan, projections, historical data)

Dr.Max Pharmacy Chain | Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

Business Analyst

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MAHLE | Jun 2017 - Jan 2020

Financial Analyst

As a Financial Analyst in the Controlling Section of the Financial Department in Mahle, our team provide accurate and data based information on the company’s profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity. We research and analyze financial information to help the company make well informed decisions, write reports and monitor financial movements. My tasks and responsibilities include: • Participate in generating, maintaining and analyzing reports and data for monthly business unit reviews and business process improvements • Participate in the preparation of the annual plan, budgeting, and forecasting • Participate in manufacturing planning, logistics and operations from a financial aspect • Assist with the supervision of HQ Finance Analyst team with daily activities • Assist in the collection/analysis of data for the Annual Plan Process and Monthly forecasting process • Develop business unit wide analytical tools for decision support • Provide cost and general ledger accounting support during the month end close process including: operational management reporting, journal entries, account analysis and reconciliation, and actual vs. budget analysis. • Accurate and timely analysis of Inventory, AR, Reserves, Revenue, Margins, Absorption Rates, Bookings and Backlog • Develop Financial Forecasting on a monthly basis by region and product line • Assist with preparation of annual tax packages including tax-basis depreciation • Communicate with marketing, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, merchandising and sales to build robust business case assumptions • Perform appropriate risk and sensitivity analysis • Provide project managers with Key Performance Indicators to drive execution www.pl.mahle.com

Kingdon Business | Jul 2010 - Dec 2019

Junior Web Developer

Design, creation and management of websites and e-commerce sites in WordPress, Joomla, Woocommerce and Prestashop.

Zespół Szkół Ponadgimnazjalnych nr 3 w Krotoszynie | Dec 2014 - Aug 2017

Teacher of English as a Foreign Language - TEFL

N/A

Kingdom Business | Jul 2010 - Jun 2017

Entrepreneur

- Language School - Kingdom School - Travel Agency - Kingdom Travel - Insurance and Financial Agency

Kingdom School - Szkoła Języków Obcych | Jul 2010 - Jun 2017

ESL Teacher

Teach English and French to young learners and adults, individually and in groups.

Logos Travel Marek Śliwka | Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

Tourist Guide

Organizing tours to exotic places in Africa, leading groups of tourists

Empik School | May 2010 - Aug 2010

ESF Teacher

Teach English as a Second language to adults.

UNDP | Apr 2006 - Nov 2006

Consultant

International research team.

My Education

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Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny we Wrocławiu (daw. Akademia
PhD Candidate, Quantitative EconomicsEkonomiczna im. Oskara Langego we Wrocławiu) | 2020
Master's degree, EconomicsUniversity of Warsaw | 2009
Master of Arts (MA), EconomicsUniversity of Yaounde II | 2003
Bachelor's degree, EconomicsUniversity of Yaunde II | 2001
Engineer's degree, StatisticsNational School of Applied Economics | 2000

About Me

Alexis Tala

I’m Alexis Tala, a dedicated Financial Analyst and FP&A expert with over a decade of experience. Passionate about leveraging data analytics and financial modeling to drive informed decision-making. Always learning and exploring innovative solutions i

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