Gabriela Brzozowska
Huddersfield,Kirklees
Summary
Dynamic finance and business management professional with over 6 years of experience leading financial operations, optimizing performance, and driving growth across the automotive and service sectors. Skilled in balancing financial precision with strategic leadership, delivering both profitability and operational excellence. Proven record in cost reduction, process improvement, and team development. Adept at building strong supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and guiding businesses through expansion. Fluent in English and Polish, with advanced proficiency in Sage and Excel.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance Manager
Enkae Prestige Motors
Huddersfield, Kirklees
07.2019 - 11.2025
- Manage end-to-end financial operations including payroll, reconciliations, VAT, and corporation tax.
- Reduced supplier costs by 20% through renegotiated finance and stocking contracts.
- Developed a commission structure that improved sales performance by 15%.
- Introduced forecasting models, improving liquidity planning and minimizing risk exposure.
- Produced management accounts and financial reports to guide partner investment decisions.
- Liaised with auditors, ensuring compliance and timely completion of year-end accounts.
Operating Director
CarCentric
Huddersfield, Kirklees
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Co-founded and scaled an automotive company, achieving profitability in the first year.
- Designed operational structures that increased efficiency by 25%.
- Oversaw payroll, reconciliation, budgeting, and expense management.
- Directed procurement strategies, securing cost-effective supplier agreements.
- Monitored performance via data analysis, providing insight for strategic decision-making.
Education
Business Analysis - Business Management
University of Technology
Gdansk 01.2012 - 01.2017
IT and Econometric - Technology
University of Technology
Gdansk 01.2012 - 01.2017
BSc Business Management - Business Management
Roehampton University Manchester
Manchester 01.2018 - 01.2019
Skills
- Financial Management: Payroll, Management Accounts, Budgeting, Reconciliation, VAT & Corporation Tax, Financial Forecasting
- Strategic Leadership: Business Planning, Market & Competitor Analysis, Supplier & Stakeholder Management, Expansion Strategies
- Operational Management: Process Optimization, Cash Flow Control, Contract Negotiation, Procurement & Resource Allocation
- Technical Skills: Sage, NetSuite Advanced Excel, MS Office, Financial Reporting Tools
Certification
- Payroll Diploma
- Sage Certification
- Advanced Excel (MS Office)
- Data Protection & GDPR
- Health & Safety / Safeguarding
- Additional training in Food Safety, Nutrition, and Disability Awareness
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Polish
Native
Accomplishments
- Reduced supplier costs by 20% through contract renegotiation; implemented cash flow forecasting tools, improving liquidity management and risk control.
- Supported the launch of a new company, achieving profitability within the first year through strategic planning and financial oversight.
- Increased efficiency by 25% by designing streamlined procedures and improving resource allocation.
- Introduced a new commission structure, boosting sales by 15% and improving staff motivation.
INTERESTS
Business analysis, investments, leadership development, continuous learning, art, and travel
Timeline
Operating Director
CarCentric
09.2021 - 01.2023
Finance Manager
Enkae Prestige Motors
07.2019 - 11.2025
BSc Business Management - Business Management
Roehampton University Manchester
01.2018 - 01.2019
Business Analysis - Business Management
University of Technology
01.2012 - 01.2017
IT and Econometric - Technology
University of Technology
01.2012 - 01.2017