Katarina Lasic Pticar

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About Katarina Lasic Pticar

I'm a results-driven finance leader with over 2 decades of experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical and FMCG industries. Proficient at creating value through financial management, business planning and reporting. I'm committed to continuous improvement and recognized for clear communication, problem-solving and driving impactful change. I strongly believe in working closely with other business units in creating effective business partnering and with finance teams in increasing value creation for both the company and the teams. Some of my accomplishments: 1) Driving sales growth and market stability: Offered crucial advisory input on a variety of projects (ex. distribution setup, pricing cases and product launches). 2) Strategic re-launch success: Led an impactful re-launch project over an 8-month period, driving an impressive sales growth. 3) Cost initiatives: Achieved significant cost savings through tax optimization and skillful vendor negotiation. 4) Process enhancement and compliance: Significantly elevated compliance and digitization levels by optimization. 5) People leadership and development: Successfully recruited, mentored and advanced several employees. Significantly raised employee satisfaction and engagement. 6) Strategic project management: Skillfully managed the introduction of multiple projects, including implementing Sap and Axapta. 7) Internal audits and tax inspections: impeccable results. I see the future of the finance as a dynamic landscape where leadership, technology and talent come together. Embracing change, staying ahead of technological advancements, and nurturing a strategic mindset will be the pillars of success.