Anna Ivkovich
Moscow
Summary
A results-driven finance expert with over 15 years of experience in leading financial planning and analysis, commercial operations, business development & licensing, and personnel management across major international companies. Possesses exceptional analytical, leadership, and strategic skills to identify and address business opportunities and challenges in dynamic markets. Proven track record of implementing financial policies and procedures, negotiating business deals, and streamlining internal systems for cost-efficiency and compliance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Finance, Commercial and BD&L
Novartis Oncology, RUC sub-cluster
04.2018 - Current
- Managed financial planning, processes, and relationships in Russia and CIS covering 13 markets.
- Provided proactive financial leadership by developing analytical and financial insight for short and long-term decisions.
- Analyzed division operating results, identified potential areas of concern, and initiates corrective actions.
- Established and managed financial control processes, reporting activities, and relations with external auditors and stakeholders.
- Managed day-to-day operations within 10-person department for organization.
- Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Head of Business Excellence and Com. Operations
Novartis Oncology, RUC sub-cluster
07.2014 - 04.2018
- Supervised operational effectiveness of business in Russia and CIS markets.
- Managed personnel and capability activities for department, and defined and implemented strategies for business development.
- Conducted scouting and initial screening of alliances, cooperation, and partnering opportunities in alignment with portfolio priorities.
- Initiated 4 local manufacturing projects for RUC markets and managed alignment and coordination of BD activities with key stakeholders.
- Managed wholesaler relations on tender markets, led execution of commercial and market access projects.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
BPA - Sr. BPA - A.i. BPA Head
Novartis Pharma
01.2008 - 07.2014
- Partnered with several BUs and departments for financial planning and analysis over 6 years with increasing responsibility.
- Developed annual budgets, latest estimates, rolling forecasts, and strategic planning.
- Supported business concerning planning & reporting activities, analysis of key drivers and trends, and post-implementation financial analysis.
- Coordinated monthly SOX controls and managed personnel and capability activities for department.
Head of Financial Controlling
Heidelberg, Russia and CIS
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Controlled financial procedures and operations, implemented new accounting processes, and optimized acting model.
- Responsible for transformation from Russian accounting standards to IFRS and annual operating and investment budgeting and forecasting.
- In charge of project accounting, reporting consolidation of three companies, and interaction with auditors and tax matters.
- Coordinated budget related issues with 16 offices in Russia and CIS and managed two financial controllers.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
Education
Diploma - Business Administration And Management
INSEAD Executive Education
Fontenblau, France05.2021
Master of Science - Business Management
Lomonosov's Moscow State University
Moscow, Russia06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Lomonosov's Moscow State University
Moscow, Russia06.1999
Skills
- Excellent Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management Expertise
- Deal Structuring
- Business Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Financial Forecast Model Development
- Risk Mitigation
- Asset Control
- Revenue Growth
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Strategic and Financial Planning
- Budget Planning
- Transforming Data
- Strategic Objective Execution
- Market Planning and Execution
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with x-divisional and multinational team of over 80 in the development of 10Y localization project, approved NVS Executive committee. NVS Global Finance award in 2021
- Business Lead for new office project
- GSK integration lead for 13 markets. EGM award for best integration in region
- Global transformation lead for Russia
Languages
Russian
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced (C1)
A1
Serbian
Upper intermediate (B2)
A1
German
Elementary (A2)
A1
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Head of Finance, Commercial and BD&L
Novartis Oncology, RUC sub-cluster
04.2018 - Current
Head of Business Excellence and Com. Operations
Novartis Oncology, RUC sub-cluster
07.2014 - 04.2018
BPA - Sr. BPA - A.i. BPA Head
Novartis Pharma
01.2008 - 07.2014
Head of Financial Controlling
Heidelberg, Russia and CIS
01.2005 - 12.2007
Diploma - Business Administration And Management
INSEAD Executive Education
Master of Science - Business Management
Lomonosov's Moscow State University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Lomonosov's Moscow State University
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