Polina Nyer
Polina Nyer is a Senior Financial Analyst and AI in Finance speaker with nearly a decade of international experience spanning the technology sector across the United States, Italy, and Spain. In her current role at HP Inc., she leads financial strategy and transformation initiatives within the Personal Systems business, partnering with leaders to drive turnaround plans, enhance profitability, and advance digital finance capabilities.
Polina is passionate about bridging the gap between finance and emerging technologies, leveraging data and AI to enable smarter, faster decision-making. Beyond her core finance work, she is a recognized advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, championing initiatives that foster belonging and empower underrepresented voices in the profession. Through her active involvement in DE&I programs and professional associations such as the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), she encourages greater representation in finance and technology leadership.
A Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis (CSCA), Polina combines analytical rigor with a forward-thinking mindset. She frequently speaks at industry conferences on the practical applications of AI in finance, empowering professionals to leverage emerging technologies for smarter analysis and strategic insight. Through her thought leadership, Polina helps redefine the evolving role of finance professionals in the digital era, encouraging them to lead with curiosity, empathy, and inclusion.
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis (CSCA)
• University of Bergamo-Bachelors
• University of Bergamo - Master
• Institute of Management Accountants
• Finance Alliance
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received was to stay open to unexpected opportunities and surround myself with mentors who both challenge and empower me to grow. Mentorship has been a cornerstone of my journey - from studying finance in Italy to joining HP’s 3D Printing division as a Financial Analyst in Spain, where I had the privilege of being guided by an exceptional senior female leader whose support and example profoundly shaped my career and leadership philosophy. One of the most defining milestones in my career came as part of a three-year transformation project within the Personal Systems division, driving a multi-billion-dollar profitability improvement while delivering greater value to customers and continuously innovating to strengthen HP’s competitive position. That experience deepened my belief in the power of innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to create sustainable business impact.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field today is supporting and mentoring young professionals as they navigate an increasingly dynamic and uncertain business environment. Rapid technological change, AI, evolving work models, and shifting expectations require new ways of thinking about career growth and connection. I believe this moment offers an opportunity - to reimagine mentorship as a more intentional, inclusive, and global practice that helps the next generation of finance professionals build confidence, resilience, and purpose in how they lead.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
In both my professional and personal life, I prioritize building meaningful relationships, believing that trust and collaboration are key to growth and impact. I am also committed to giving back, whether through mentoring young girls in coding with the Technovation Girls program or volunteering at the animal shelter in my community. These experiences reinforce the importance of empathy, and creating value beyond immediate business outcomes.