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Michal Tomíček

Data Specialist | Financial Controller | Ph.D. Researcher

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Who I Am

Michal Tomíček
Michal Tomíček Liberec, Czechia

Data Specialist and Financial Controller driven by a passion for turning raw data into real decisions. I run a dual career - leading CapEx planning and AI initiatives at Knorr-Bremse, while pursuing my Ph.D. in Business Economics and Management at the Technical University of Liberec.

What I Do

Corporate
  • CapEx planning & reporting
  • RPA in Controlling
  • AI project leadership
  • Power BI dashboarding
  • EU Subsidy Projects
Academic
  • Sports economics research
  • DEA & Malmquist index
  • 10+ published articles
  • Statistical modelling

Data Arsenal

Analytics
Power BI Python PostgreSQL DAX ML & AI
Automation
Power Automate SAP Scripts RPA Excel VBA
Research
DEA Malmquist Index Window DEA R / SPSS

My Journey

Jun 2025 – Present

CAPEX Controller EMEA

Knorr-Bremse Global Business Services

Responsible for CapEx planning for CVS Europe. Driving automation projects and serving as AI project team lead.

  • CapEx actual reporting automation and transparent Budget target setting process development.
  • Implement advanced PowerBI dashboarding for CapEx, Working Capital, etc.
  • Spearhead RPA deployment to reduce manual data entry of regional functions.
  • Knorr-Bremse 'Young Talents' member.
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2021 – Present

Ph.D. Business Economics & Management

Technical University of Liberec

Thesis: Measuring the Economic Efficiency of European Football Clubs.

  • Methods used: Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), Malmquist Index, Window DEA.
  • Published several articles while studying (see below).
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Aug 2023 – May 2025

Finance & Reporting Controller

Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicles Systems

Focused on process automation, PowerBI reporting, and self-made SAP & MS Power Automate RPA development.

  • Created custom SAP scripts to streamline data flow.
  • Project leader of two subsidy projects (OP PIK Potentials & Innovation).

Links:

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Nov 2021 – Jul 2023

Finance Analyst & Project Leader

Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicles Systems

Successfully integrated PostgreSQL and Power BI into FiCo processes. Managed 0.8M EUR in governmental subsidies.

  • Orchestrated end-to-end financial database architecture.
  • Implement first automatic data flow from SAP to custom-made database & Power BI tool.
  • Part-time job while studying Ph.D. at university.
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2016 – 2021

BSc & MSc Economics and Management

Technical University of Liberec

Theses: Application of statistical methods in sports clubs (MSc) & Effectivness of investments in the sports club (BSc).

Achievements:

  • The thesis was awarded the Governor of the Liberec Region Prize for the best thesis.
  • Third place in the Student Scientific and Professional Activities competition 2018.
  • Preciosa Crystal Challenge 2018: Global Business Development from Crystal Valley (Third place).

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Publications

Year
Title
Journal
2021

Performance of Czech Football Clubs: Malmquist Index Approach

Tomíček M., Pelloneová N.
ACC Journal (TUL)
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2021

Measuring the Efficiency of Football Clubs: Empirical Evidence From Professional Czech Football

Tomíček M., Pelloneová N.
LEF (TUL)
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2021

Measuring Efficiency of Football Clubs: DEA approach

Tomíček M., Pelloneová N.
MME (ČZU)
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2022

Performance Evaluation of Goalkeepers of Slovak Football League

Pelloneová N., Tomíček M.
ACC Journal (TUL)
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2022

The Efficiency of Premier League Clubs According to the Country of Origin of the Majority Owner

Tomíček M.
HED (UHK)
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2022

Measuring the efficiency of football players by DEA model

Pelloneová N., Tomíček M.
MME (VŠPJ)
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2022

Measuring the Efficiency of English Football Clubs: Empirical Evidence from Professional Football

Tomíček M.
MME (VŠPJ)
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2022

Home Advantage During Covid-19: Statistical Evidence from Czech Sport

Pelloneová N., Tomíček M.
MSED (VŠE)
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2022

Ranking Players by DEA: An analysis of Czech and Danish football

Tomíček M., Pelloneová N.
Studia Sportiva (MUNI)
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2022

Sports data analysis: Comparison of the Czech and Danish top football competitions

Tomíček M., Pelloneová N.
Tělesná Kultura (UPOL)
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2023

Statistical Comparison of Czech and Danish Football Leagues: Market Value, Age, and Nationality of Players

Tomíček M., Pelloneová N.
Studia Kinanthropologica (JČU)
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2026

What do English football clubs prefer: Sporting or economic performance?

Tomíček M., Žižka M.
Sport, Business and Management (Emerald)
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