Ana Isabel Pascual L. De Viana Email and Phone Number

Spain Finance Lead & Controller. 2023- Present Tax & Treasury/SOX Supervisor (Iberia), 2017–22Tax & Internal Controls Senior Analyst, 2014–16Tax Senior Analyst/Tax Analyst, 2008-13I orchestrate a variety of Finance, Accounting, Taxation, Treasury, Audit, and Internal Control functions for the cosmetics arm of the global multi-level marketing company, Avon Products. I lead complex projects as part of the continuous improvement programme. I provide leadership and training for team members and ensure that all finance team duties are executed in line with regulatory compliance requirements. Some of my achievements to date include the following: ● Spearheaded financial reporting using expert knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.● Provided oversight for month end close process and conducted intensive financial planning and analysis to support ongoing business growth. ● Led audits and implemented robust internal control measures to drive consistency and accuracy across the business.● Managed SOX Certification process and successfully reduced ineffective controls across the Iberia region to 5%.● Delivered training in best practice principles for all team members.● Directed treasury and cash management operations including in-depth analysis and the production of cash flow projections and forecasts. ● Fostered relationships with banking partners and manged intercompany cash. Delivered internal controls that reduced IC mismatches by 50%. ● Conducted tax planning activities with a remit to mitigate risk while uncovering opportunities worth in excess of €2.5M annually. ● Project-managed several ad hoc initiatives including the overhaul of the billing system (€500K saving), the automation of collection processes, and the improved of interfaces and saving initiatives worth over €250K annually. ● Championed the adoption of a digital strategy across the organisation, ie e-invoicing.