Kristina Katalinić
About Kristina Katalinić
Kristina Katalinić is a Program Finance Controller with extensive experience in financial analysis and project management. She has worked in various roles across Europe, including positions at the Croatian Chamber of Economy, Accenture, and Smiths Detection.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Kristina Katalinić serves as a Program Finance Controller at Smiths Detection, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for cash flow management, which includes overseeing payment applications and asset management. Her work aims to reduce inventory and enhance payment receipt times. Katalinić also engages in bid calculations, contributing to the financial planning and strategy of program bids. Additionally, she supports program finance and treasury deliverables, which encompass performance guarantees, bonds, and letters of credit.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Smiths Detection, Kristina Katalinić worked as a Financial Analyst at Accenture from 2015 to 2016, focusing on German-speaking countries while based in Dublin, Ireland. Prior to that, she gained experience as an Intern at the Croatian Chamber of Economy in the International Relations Office from 2013 to 2014. Her early career also includes a role as a Demonstrator at the Faculty of Economics in Split from 2010 to 2012, and as a Telephone Interviewer in Italian at Adecco in Zurich from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Professional Certifications
Kristina Katalinić holds a Prince 2 Project Management Certificate, which signifies her proficiency in structured project management methods. She is also certified in Google Search Ads, indicating her capability in managing and optimizing search ad campaigns. Additionally, she is certified in Google Analytics, showcasing her skills in analyzing web traffic and user behavior. These certifications complement her finance expertise and enhance her contributions to program finance management.
Specialization in Financial Systems
Katalinić specializes in setting up program deliverables within SAP systems, ensuring financial transparency and accuracy throughout the program's lifecycle. Her expertise in financial systems supports her role in managing complex financial operations and contributes to the overall efficiency of program finance at Smiths Detection.