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Análisis Estratégico y Proyectos de Mejora. Soporte e apertura y desarrollo de Negocios

General Financial support to Plant ManagementCosting analysis, Financial proposals Developer of financian models Financial Reports, KPI and Scores Cards designExternal Auditing for Tax and financial purposes Special operational audits for risk controlSupport with Accounting and Tax servicesFinancial reports and General Administration Beside it, I am writing a book regarding strategic planning.

Supervision and Control: 5 product plants, 3 support plants, one DC in México and 3 Regional DCs in USA and Canada. 12,000 direct workers, $500 Million revenue

Swedish Company with Production and Trading business for Compressors, Pneumatic Tools, Mining and Construction Machinery. Over $200 MM USD, Position: Division Business Controller (Six CMT Business lines)Main Responsibilities:Financial Information Reports Design for local control (100%); Monthly Financial Statements package Quarterly reports, Annual Budget, Monthly Forecast, Budgeting & other special requests; Develop IS/IT Systems, LAN Implementation for business tools improvement and some Internal Auditing controls, Accounting and Administrative Systems.Full Reorganization on Administrative & Finance Department; Developing the Operational Manuals, Policies of some Administrative areas. Quality Coordinator for Construction and Mining Division; Design a new forecasting model for monthly and annual Planning; Policy and Expense controls, formats, expense reductions, etc.; Treasury: Cash Flow controls, Payments approvals, etc.Legal representative for the different local requirements; General Supervision for Mexican & Brazilian CMT Offices supporting the General Director.Main Achievements:Design of new operation reportsA/R improvement from 120 to50 daysInventory days improvement from 180 to 80 daysSupport business units to increase revenues over that 300% and net income over 500%Automation process in all areas including EPR upgrade (BPCS)Long term Financing to customers to support Machinery purchase from customersLeader in the ISO certification Including Procedures and Policy Manual update.

Main Responsibilities:• Due diligence and all related activities to buy from Ericsson the Mechanics shop, Business Start up• Coordinate and supervise Accounting, Treasury, Credit & Collection, Cost, Personnel, IS/IT, Taxes, Insurance, collections, Internal Controls, etc.; Monthly Financial Statements package Quarterly reports, Annual Budget, Monthly Forecast, Budgeting & other special requests.• Install and Develop all IS/IT Systems and Internal Controls, Accounting and Administrative Systems, Local Area Network • Develop Operational Manuals, Policies of some Administrative Departments; Design Month & Annual Planning; Develop the controls and, supervision for import process (Import Duties, Custom Agents, etc.); Treasury: Cash Flow controls, short term’s deposits, Intercompany loans & trade accounts.• Legal representative for the different local requirements; Main Achievements:• Manufacturing unit outsourcing and Start up of a new company• Manual of Procedures and Policies implementation including quality certifications• Important achievements in Receivable control with low past due balances • EPR installation ( Chess / SAP )• Develop totally new operating formats, reports and controls

Main Responsibilities:To coordinate and supervise Accounting, Treasury, Cost Personnel, Credit & Collections, Taxes, Insurance, etc.; Monthly Financial Statements package Quarterly reports, Annual Budget, Monthly Forecast, Budgeting & other special requests; Introduce & develop EDP Systems and some Internal Auditing controls, Accounting and Administrative Systems, Local Area Network (Novel LAN), etc.To develop Operational Manuals, Policies of some Administrative Departments.; Saving and Control Cost Program, Operating expenses control; Control, supervision & improvements on imports process (Import Duties, Custom Agents, etc.); Cash Flow controls, local and foreign investment (money market), short terms deposits, Intercompany loans & trade accounts; Develop training & installation of the quality assurance program and It's manuals in agree with ISO - 9000 requirements. Audit Manager, Accounting Mgr and Cover vacancies in Credit & Collections Mgr. and Personnel Chief.Main Achievements:General Business reorganizationDevelop Procedures and Policies ManualDesign of new operating formats and reportsLoans renegotiation with local and foreign banksReceivables improvement from 150 to 40 days.Important improvements in working Capital (AR/AP/Inventories)Support to develop new commercial practicesProcess automation including installation of EPR and LAN