ALEKSANDRA SIMOVIC
WIEN
Summary
Experienced in financial planning and analysis, strategic budgeting, and team leadership. Utilizes financial acumen to drive organizational growth and efficiency. Track record of implementing robust financial controls and fostering collaborative team environments.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
SAP Program management professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager SAP for Austrian Authorities - Ministries
BRZ Bundesrechenzentrum Gmbh
03.2023 - Current
- Led product and business planning for cross-functional teams in SAP Solutions, including roadmap, release planning, and product lifecycle management.
- Managed internal and customer projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and guidelines.
- Coordinated requirements and resources with departments and technicians, including requirements engineering.
- Handled business planning, monitoring, and control of product cost centers.
- Applied Agile and Hybrid project management methods for efficient planning, control, and reporting.
- Oversaw resource planning, project communication, and ensured accurate project billing and acceptance.
- Acted as the primary contact for product development, projects, and operations.
- Created innovative product roadmaps and led technical/commercial teams.
- Conducted market analysis, technology trend triage, and supported proposal preparation and public tenders.
- Collaborated closely with business partners, solution management, and operations.
SAP FI Expert / Project Manager
MSG Plaut Gmbh
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordination and management of SAP FI/CO implementation projects in DACH Region, ensuring a structured approach and preparation/servicing of adequate project documentation
- Drive and support efficient implementation of similar projects in EMEA and DACH Region
- Successfully deliver a program of SAP implementation projects on time and with committed estimated budget
- Skill, competence and resource management to align an internationally distributed team
- Initialization, planning, organization and execution, controlling and closing of project activities and deliveries with main aim to reach best output of full program
- Identification, monitoring and management of risks and dependencies to enable secure project delivery with minimized involvement of stakeholders
SAP FI Expert / Project Manager / Country Controller
Vienna Insurance Group
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Coordination and management of SAP NewGL implementation in SEE Region
- Managed project documentation and ensured structured implementation of finance & accounting projects, meeting legal, audit, and internal guidelines.
- Analysis of process improvements on the SAP platform, supported new business demands including preparation of implementation concepts.
- Played an active role in IFRS17 implementation, integrating SAP FPSL, SAP NewGL, and SEM BCS.
- Streamlined and automated controlling systems and processes, enhancing reporting and business insights and leading quarterly and yearly reporting with a focus on technical and financial guidelines in the group
- Acted as a change manager to drive digitalization and innovation within the group.
- Operational and strategic planning, including budgeting, forecasts, and business plan evaluations, KPI tracking within the area of responsibility
Senior Accounting Manager
Astellas Pharma GesmbH
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: Japanese Pharmaceutical Company
- Planning and coordination of all Accounting activities in Austria
- Preparation and support of month-end, quarterly and yearly closing in line with UGB and US GAAP
- Responsible for ensuring business process controls are effective and evidenced within the affiliate
- Overall responsibility for external outsourced accounting team based in India
- Support audit and preparation of fiscal, statutory and tax reports per UGB and IFRS
- IT Local Coordinator responsible for SAP Concur, IMAP, My Buy / Ariba, SAP FI and SD/MM
- Implementation of SAP S4 HANA
Finance Controller & Credit Manager
Total
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: French leading petroleum company
- Elaborate the Annual Budget, Closing Forecasts and Long-Term Plan for the profit centers of the HUB Austria/Suisse
- Elaborate and analyze monthly results and indicators by profit centers in accordance with Group Standards and deadlines of Central Controlling
- Yearly, quarterly and monthly publishing of results per sales channel according to the Group Controlling standards
- Investment Reporting, approval of investments and follow up of return on investments
- Follow up and control of foreign exchange risk and exposure
- Proposal, approval and implementation of credit management policies including follow up of implemented policies in practice and SAP
- Bad debts collection and follow up with Acredia and Euler Hermes/Credit Reform
- Leading team of 3 employees
- Responsible for all aspects of SAP as key user, work with SAP customization experts, leading SAP updates projects, propose and implement automatic SD and FI/CO processes in SAP in order to increase automatized processes
- SAP maintenance in SD/MM and FI/CO module, regular checkup of system behavior, day to day contacts with SAP programmers via HP Omega tool raising correction tickets
- French leading petroleum company
Head of Finance and Accounting / General Accountant
TOTAL
08.2010 - 03.2015
- Prepared annual budgets, closing forecasts, and long-term plans for HUB Balkans profit centers.
- Analyzed monthly results and KPIs by profit centers, adhering to Group standards and deadlines.
- Managed investment reporting, approvals, and return on investment tracking.
- Monitored and controlled foreign exchange risk and exposure.
- Proposed, approved, and implemented Standard Operating Procedures
- Led local accounting operations, acting as the point of contact with external audits, banks, taxes, and customs.
- Acted as SAP key user, led SAP implementations and upgrades, and implemented automation in SD and FI/CO processes to reduce manual entries. Maintained SAP SD/MM and FI/CO modules, ensuring system alignment with IFRS and Group Reporting rules, and handled system updates and correction
- Managed purchasing reporting, policy implementation, and process improvements for greater business efficiency.
- Leading team of 10 employees
Finance and Accounting Manager
Raiffeisen Ware Austria
08.2009 - 08.2010
Sales Operations and Finance Coordinator
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
05.2007 - 06.2009
Personal Assistant to CEO / Marketing Manager
Ericsson d.o.o.
02.2005 - 05.2007
Procurement and Finance Manager
Carnex A.D. Meat Industry - Project by Midland Resources Holding Limited
09.2003 - 02.2005
Junior Office Assistant
Panos Eliades, Franklin & Co
02.2001 - 06.2003
Finance and Trade Manager
Alex Hel export import d.o.o.
09.1996 - 01.2001
Education
Master Degree - International Trade and Logistics
University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics
Bachelor degree - Economics, Finance Manager
Educons University
Certified Accountant - Serbian and IFRS rules
National Union of Accountants and Auditors of Serbia
Chartered Certified Accountant - ACCA - in process (IFRS)
Continuous education - Certified Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter nach UGB)
ARS Vienna
Skills
- Ms Office Package
- SAP key user for FI/CO
- SAP key user for SD/MM
- SAP FI/CO Customization Expert
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Advanced (C1)
Serbian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/23/77
Timeline
Product Manager SAP for Austrian Authorities - Ministries
BRZ Bundesrechenzentrum Gmbh
03.2023 - Current
SAP FI Expert / Project Manager
MSG Plaut Gmbh
02.2022 - 02.2023
SAP FI Expert / Project Manager / Country Controller
Vienna Insurance Group
09.2019 - 02.2022
Senior Accounting Manager
Astellas Pharma GesmbH
09.2018 - 09.2019
Finance Controller & Credit Manager
Total
01.2016 - 09.2018
Head of Finance and Accounting / General Accountant
TOTAL
08.2010 - 03.2015
Finance and Accounting Manager
Raiffeisen Ware Austria
08.2009 - 08.2010
Sales Operations and Finance Coordinator
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
05.2007 - 06.2009
Personal Assistant to CEO / Marketing Manager
Ericsson d.o.o.
02.2005 - 05.2007
Procurement and Finance Manager
Carnex A.D. Meat Industry - Project by Midland Resources Holding Limited
09.2003 - 02.2005
Junior Office Assistant
Panos Eliades, Franklin & Co
02.2001 - 06.2003
Finance and Trade Manager
Alex Hel export import d.o.o.
09.1996 - 01.2001
Bachelor degree - Economics, Finance Manager
Educons University
Certified Accountant - Serbian and IFRS rules
National Union of Accountants and Auditors of Serbia
Chartered Certified Accountant - ACCA - in process (IFRS)
Continuous education - Certified Accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter nach UGB)
ARS Vienna
Master Degree - International Trade and Logistics
University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics
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