Kasia Ruta

About Kasia Ruta

PROFILE Financial expert with 15+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting. Led projects in cross-functional teams to achieve key goals. Managed multiple concurrent assignments and met strict deadlines. Led P&L forecasting for a $2B organization and developed improved processes and streamlined financial tools. CIMA designated Chartered Global Management Accountant. CORE COMPETENCIESFinancial Planning and Analysis (FP & A) • Financial Modeling • Financial Accounting • Forecasting • Budgeting and Budget Analysis • Reporting • MD & A • Process Improvement • Financial Reporting Tool Creation • Executive Presentations • PricingSYSTEMS SKILLSAdaptive Insights Admin; SAP; Netsuite; NSPB; Microsoft Office suite with Advanced Microsoft Excel; Great Plains; ERP Software; MicroStrategy DB; Essbase. Programming: VBA, SQL, Java, Python.

Experience

1. Lead Business Financial Partner

   HIMSS

   Apr 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Responsible for broad financial support of several HIMSS Strategic Business Units (SBUs).• Assist the SBUs with preparing financial Forecasts and annual Budgets. • Develop and support the implementation of strategic financial and operational plans,projects or systems.• Ensure the accuracy of financial statement reporting through support of the SBUs and the Accounting department in Monthly Close process - performing variance analyses, accounting reclasses and accruals.• Perform broad financial analyses for the assigned SBUs to aid decision-making process.• Monitor on a timely basis significant variances in financial and operational KPIs to assist business leaders. • Timely execution of the financial and operational reports to management.• Cyclical preparation of financial reports and commentary for the organization Board reporting.• Support the VP, Controller and external audits with relevant financial information.• Develop and manage NetSuite NSPB and Adaptive Insights reports, perform admin functions.

Education

• Texas A&M International University

  International Business

  2001 — 2001

• CIMA

  Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA, CGMA)

  2009 — 2014

• European-University Viadrina

  Master's degree, International Management

  1998 — 2004

Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Budgeting
• Analytical Skills
• Forecasting
• Supply Chain
• Access
• Sap Products
• Analysis
• Budgets
• Finance
• Sap
• Change Management
• Management
• Operations Management
• Accounting
• Retail
• Financial Analysis
• Risk Management
• Financial Modeling
• Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Warehousing
• Pricing
• Microsoft Excel