Arturo Calderon

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Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer @ Expression Australia
Melbourne, VIC, AU
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁, I help organisations to think beyond the ‘now’. Looking beyond just cost management to optimise P&L outcomes and grow enterprise value, I use 20+ years’ experience in low growth segments and challenging markets to lead lean businesses that invest to create opportunities, either through new products and channels or operational improvements. Bringing the lens of a CFO to executive roles, I take a calculated and considered approach to risk that enhances strategic decision-making and performance optimisation. Coupled with extensive experience in transformation and change leadership, I understand the importance of empathy and use resilience and vision to lead people and teams through challenges, creating sophisticated, best practice teams and cultures across functions.Career highlights include✔️ Achieved double digit growth for Corelle Brands as General Manager✔️ Grew the Online business over 600%✔️ Launched NPD Instant Pot Multi-Cooker, becoming an Amazon’s #1 selling brand ✔️ Returned $1.5M to the bottom line by reviewing operations✔️ Selected a new 3PL provider and freight vendors, saving $1M p.a.✔️ Voted best business unit to work for after transforming team culture✔️ Awarded Big W Supplier of the Year in 2018.✔️ Member, Gartner CEO GroupShould you wish to get in contact, please do so through LinkedIn or send me an email.𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗼➡️ General Manager➡️ Country Manager➡️ Managing Director➡️ Commercial Director➡️ CFO➡️ Financial Controller 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺𝘀P&L Management // Finance Operations Management // Finance Leadership // Risk & Assurance // Financial Reporting // Statutory Compliance // Budgeting // Cost Reduction // Change Management // Business Transformation // Finance Transformation // Operational Turnaround // Business Strategy𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲Consumer // Retail // FMCG // Ecommerce // Online // Digital // Wholesale // Manufacturing𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲Leadership Culture Development // Communication // Coaching // Analytical // People Engagement

Arturo Calderon's Current Company Details
Expression Australia

Expression Australia

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Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Melbourne, VIC, AU
Employees:
120
Arturo Calderon Work Experience Details
  • Expression Australia
    Chief Operating Officer And Chief Financial Officer
    Expression Australia
    Melbourne, Vic, Au
  • Expression Australia
    Chief Operating Officer
    Expression Australia Jan 2024 - Present
    East Melbourne, Victoria, Victoria, Au
    Established in 1884, Expression Australia is a prominent not-for-profit (NFP) organization dedicated to empowering the Deaf Community. As 2IC to the CEO, I oversee Finance, Risk & Compliance, IT, Customer Service and P&C operations, managing a team of 21 professionals. Key achievements include:• Implemented a successful turnaround strategy, achieving profitability within twelve months.• Renegotiated agreements, resulting in an additional $1M annual revenue for the Interpreting Service line.• Outsourced the P&C function, saving $250K annually and enhancing operational efficiency.• Led a team to implement an automated system across all service lines, reducing manual processes and saving $700K annually through efficiencies and licensing savings.
  • Central Innovation
    Commercial Director (Finance) Anz
    Central Innovation Feb 2022 - Nov 2023
    Pymble, Nsw, Au
    SaaS and IT Solutions organisation that offers leading products such as SolidWorks, Archicad and Solibri, used in the architectural, engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries, along with the best quality hardware and training. The business has an annual turnover of $65M and over 115 employees. Reporting to the Board of Directors, I manage a direct team of 14. Responsible for all Finance, IT, order processing & HR operations in the ANZ region.This role sees me provide financial data and interpretation on the software and SaaS industry to the exec and board of directors. Responsibilities include conducting analysis, producing reports on a range of product, competitor and pricing matters, developing and delivering the board pack, and managing capital and OPEX budgets.▪ Oversaw EBITDA growth of 5% YTD through▪ Created a strict customer discounting approval process• Improved the quality and the time to deliver Budget• Oversaw the upgrade of the accounting software Sage v8 to Sage v13▪ Integrated Sage v13 with existing systems• Led the due diligence of a competitor company acquisition and integration**This process would usually take 6 months, but it was handled in 8 weeks due to the Board urgency to be the dominant player in the market and stop the margin erosion.Skills // Commercial Strategy // P&L Management // Budgeting // Forecasting // NPD // Product Launch // IT Implementation // Business Turnaround // Change // Transformation // Growth & Profitability // Negotiation // SAP Power User // Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corelle Brands
    General Manager Anz & South Pacific
    Corelle Brands Aug 2017 - Dec 2021
    Downers Grove, Illinois, Us
    Reporting to the VP of North America, I managed a total headcount of 60 and a direct team of 9. Responsible for all operations in the ANZ region across Retail, Ecommerce and Wholesale. Promoted to GM whilst the business was in a 7-year decline in sales, this was a turnaround role tasked to improve business profitability, focusing on delivering sales growth, reducing overheads, and improving EBITDA% over net sales.𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀: Pyrex, Corelle, Corningware, Visions, Snapware, Chicago Cutlery + Instant Pot 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: David Jones, Big W, Myer, Coles, Aldi, Costco, Amazon + Independent Retailers▪ Led the 3-year strategic plan, increasing sales, opening new channels, reducing OPEX▪ Oversaw all operational execution and business performance▪ Drove team changes across sales, marketing and finance▪ Retained CFO responsibilities for annual business planning, budgeting and forecasting▪ Attended and led regular meetings with key partners▪ Managed the NZ distributors and met monthly with 3PL providers▪ Designed ecommerce strategy to achieve market dominance online𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀✔ Exceeded all targets in year 1, growing sales by 3% despite significant challenges presented by the US/AUD FX rate depreciating by nearly 10%.✔ Took the Online business from $150,000 to $1,000,000 in sales in just 11 months, reaching $2m in 2020 with a Gross Margin of 53%.✔ Launched NPD Instant Pot Multi-Cooker, becoming Amazon’s #1 selling brand for electrical appliances in Australia.✔ Returned $1.5M to the bottom line ✔ Selected a new 3PL provider and freight vendors, saving $1M p.a.✔ Awarded Big W Supplier of the Year in 2018.✔ Member, Gartner CEO Group𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺𝘀Finance Operations // Finance Leadership // Financial Reporting // Budgeting // Change Management // Business Transformation // Finance Transformation // Operational Turnaround // Business StrategyConsumer // Retail // FMCG // Ecommerce // Online // Digital // Wholesale // Manufacturing
  • Corelle Brands
    Chief Financial Officer (Cfo) - South Pacific
    Corelle Brands Apr 2015 - Aug 2017
    Downers Grove, Illinois, Us
    Reporting to the GM, responsible for a team of 13, providing leadership to logistics, supply, and HR on top of accounting and finance, leading through a period of transformation and change. Accountable for $1M CAPEX, $5M control expenses, $5M inventory control and $3M freight distribution expense control.✔ Maintained EBITDA levels of 20% over net sales, despite the significant loss on the exchange rate and no sales growth, driven by tight spending control and identifying efficiencies.✔ Reduced overhead spending consistently from 2015 to 2017, across operations and stores, in addition to achieving inventory turns and inventory value targets.✔ Led commercial contract negotiations to secure a new NZ distributor driving 15% sales growth, renewed a 3PL agreement and secured leases for an office and 3 factory outlets.✔ Engineered cost savings by outsourcing the IT function, improving service to the business by providing 24/7 IT support, especially to Victorian stores and the Queensland finance team.✔ Consistently rated the best department to work for since 2010 by improving finance team culture.✔ Implemented timely reporting on SKU profitability, liaising externally with banks, legal and audit firms, the ATO and ASIC.𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺𝘀Finance Operations // Finance Leadership // Financial Reporting // Budgeting // Change Management // Business Transformation // Finance Transformation // Operational Turnaround // Business StrategyConsumer // Retail // FMCG // Ecommerce // Online // Digital // Wholesale // Manufacturing
  • Corelle Brands
    Financial Controller, Anz & South Pacific
    Corelle Brands Aug 2010 - Apr 2015
    Downers Grove, Illinois, Us
    Engaged following a global internal recruitment process, I was responsible for strengthening process and control around expenditure. Driving annual business budget planning for ANZ and EMEA regions, I managed cashflow strategies and bank relationships, providing support to the MD on financial result presentations to corporate HQ. With 5 direct reports, I built capability to align performance with global standards and supported decision-making by providing accurate, timely reporting to the business.✔ Achieved profitability targets between 2010 to 2014, with dividends up significantly from previous years;✔ Reduced accounts receivable and accounts payable processing time by almost a week through the use of automation, freeing up time for the team to devote to more value-add activities;✔ Introduced retail best practice to factory outlet stores and deployed a new POS system.𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺𝘀Finance Operations // Finance Leadership // Financial Reporting // Budgeting // Change Management // Business Transformation // Finance Transformation // Operational Turnaround // Business StrategyConsumer // Retail // FMCG // Ecommerce // Online // Digital // Wholesale // Manufacturing
  • Corelle Brands
    Financial Controller Mexico & Latam
    Corelle Brands Jan 2007 - Jul 2010
    Downers Grove, Illinois, Us
    With responsibility for the EMEA region in addition to Mexico and Latin America, I was tasked with driving sales growth, reducing costs and identifying efficiencies to maximise business performance. Providing critical support to the LATAM Director to expand into Brazil and Argentina, I also led a SAP implementation and sourced new 3PL providers. With 3 direct and 4 indirect reports, I instilled a culture of responsible spending in the sales and marketing team, and managed relationships with banks and audit and legal firms.• Strengthened business performance in three years through stringent cost control and expansion into new markets, driving significant cost savings and a reduction in DSO by renegotiating customer trading terms;• Delivered the smoothest SAP implementation in company history by undertaking a thorough analysis of all transactions and repetitive testing.
  • Cargotec Corporation
    Financial Controller - Mexico
    Cargotec Corporation Jun 2003 - Jan 2007
    Helsinki, Fi
    As the first Financial Controller recruited for Mexico, I was responsible for leading the finance team to establish a revenue recognition process in line with requirements for a listed company. Implementing Hyperion reporting and revenue recognition processes and controls, I led monthly accounting and reporting and improved audit outputs. With 13 direct reports in a team of 40 across finance, IT, HR and administration for branches across the country, I matured the business from a family-owned business to a corporate, listed business unit.• Transformed company mindset from a family-owned business to a sophisticated, publicly-listed entity, influencing from the MD down and implementing the required corporate procedures;• Set up revenue recognition controls in line with listed company requirements, taking the company through its first external audit with no negative comments;• Reduced DSO from 90 to 60 days by implementing tighter controls and renegotiating distribution contracts
  • Chep
    Finance Manager
    Chep Jun 2001 - Jun 2003
    Addlestone, Surrey, Gb
    Led and coached a team of 5 people, Capex Management, Financial Planning & Reporting (Hyperion), Accounts Payable and Treasury.✔ Completed a successful migration from AS/400 to SAP.✔ Established more efficient internal procedures for expenses, payment of vendors and fixed assets control.
  • Gillette De Mexico, Inc
    Cost Analyst
    Gillette De Mexico, Inc Jan 2000 - May 2001
    Reported to the Cost Manager. I was responsible for coordinating inventory.
  • General Motors
    Tax Analyst
    General Motors Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Reporting to the Tax Director I was responsible for the Annual Tax Package for the corporate office.

Arturo Calderon Skills

Teaching Statistical Data Analysis Data Analysis Analysis Research Analytical Skills Psychology Statistics Writing Higher Education Microsoft Office Teamwork Experimental Psychology Nys Notary Public Experimental Research Research Design Critical Thinking Quantitative Research Market Research Grant Writing Editing Project Management Human Resources Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Spss Powerpoint Leadership Development Organizational Development Training Problem Solving Team Leadership Organization Skills Easily Adaptable Communication Presentations Public Speaking Leadership University Teaching Qualitative Research Management Time Management E Prime Experimental Design Financial Analysis Corporate Communications Financial Reporting Budgeting Accounting Accounts Payable Financial Planning Presupuestos Cuentas A Pagar Contabilidad Informes Financieros Sap Contabilidad De Costes Control Interno Contabilidad Financiera Hyperion Financial Controller Senior Accountant P&l Management Finance Operations Management Finance Leadership Risk And Assurance Staff Management Statutory Compliance Cost Reduction Change Management

Arturo Calderon Education Details

  • Tecnológico De Monterrey
    Tecnológico De Monterrey
    Accounting; Accounting
  • Rmit University
    Rmit University
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