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Bakyt Kassymbekova

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I lead global finance and procurement technology transformation across enterprise application portfolios.

At Ferring International Center, I direct a global Finance and Procurement applications portfolio supporting 3,000+ users across 60+ countries, with responsibility for a CHF 3.5M budget.

I lead platforms including Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Coupa, Coupa Treasury, Anaplan, IBM Cognos Controller, and SAP Concur, improving service quality, governance, and operational efficiency.

I delivered CHF 120K in annual savings through Anaplan optimization and resource rationalization, rolled out Coupa globally, and standardized budgeting across 60+ countries through Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Anaplan.

Previously at Philip Morris International, I managed regional financial systems, led reporting and consolidation initiatives, migrated Hyperion applications, and implemented a user security database for 900 users worldwide.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Finance & Procurement Solutions

Current

Ferring International Center S.A.

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Directs a global Finance & Procurement Applications portfolio supporting 3,000+ users in 60+ countries, managing a CHF 3.5M budget. Delivered CHF 120K in annual cost savings and led the global implementation of Microsoft Dynamics NAV across 40+ legal entities.

MS Dynamics NAV Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Anaplan SAP Concur Coupa Coupa Treasury IBM Cognos Controller ITIL Agile Application Lifecycle Management Budget Management Vendor Management Digital Transformation GxP FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Infosec Data Integrity

Manager Group Financial Applications NAV

Ferring International Center S.A.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2020 (7 years 11 months)

Managed group financial applications, overseeing the implementation and support of Microsoft Dynamics NAV across multiple entities. Led teams to standardize financial processes and improve system reliability.

MS Dynamics NAV Financial Systems Team Leadership Stakeholder Management ERP Implementation

Sr. Financial Systems Analyst

Ferring International Center S.A.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2013 (7 years 11 months)

Provided financial systems analysis and support, contributing to the implementation and optimization of financial applications. Collaborated with business and IT teams to enhance system performance.

Financial Systems MS Dynamics NAV Data Analysis Stakeholder Management

Financial Systems Manager

Philip Morris International

Jan 1994 - Dec 2006 (12 years 11 months)

Managed regional financial systems and enterprise applications, enhancing financial reporting, consolidation, and budgeting. Led application development and supported finance transformation initiatives.