At SAP, my tenure as a Global Senior Controller for Cloud transactional Revenue CoE has been marked by supporting leadership in financial planning across Ariba, Concur, and Fieldglass, handling a revenue stream exceeding €2 billion. Our team's commitment to enhancing business models and managing financial projects has been instrumental in driving forward the company's financial strategies.Leveraging skills in planning, budgeting, and forecasting, I have contributed to significant business analyses and KPI dashboard management. My role has allowed me to foster effective relationships with business partners, ensuring open communication for process improvements and maintaining compliance with controlling guidelines, all while delivering data-driven insights to support management decisions and business transformation initiatives.

Two years of experience as a Global Senior Controller, achievements include coordinating revenue forecasts, budget, and long-term planning for a thriving $400M+ business. Management of finance month/quarter-end closing activities spanned across various finance teams. A complex finance model was built for more than a million customers, effectively handling KPIs related to an $800bn business commerce. Integral project roles encompassed transitioning Ariba's Forecast/Budget from a non-region to SAP Region/MU, as well as leading the CCB implementation on Business Network Transaction LoB. Packages of data analytics were regularly delivered to senior leadership to stimulate business performance and identify growth avenues. Focus areas involved process improvement, simplification, and the promotion of automation and transparency. The role also facilitated involvement in cross-functional business projects and financial analysis, along with the development and implementation of improved processes and controls.

With two years of substantial experience as a Global Finance Controller, significant strides were made in coordinating revenue forecasting, budget, and closing activities for a large-scale $300M+ business, ensuring targets were met. This role encompassed managing finance month/quarter-end closing across various finance teams. A key contributor in executing and delivering analytic packages to senior leadership, insights were provided enabling business performance enhancement and identification of growth opportunities. Support was rendered for senior management on all financial analyses, thereby becoming a trusted business advisor during the integration of Ariba P&L into the SAP environment. Responsibility was held for overseeing the finance process integration from Ariba to SAP GFA activities. A pivotal role was played in the Hybris internal implementation project for the Ariba Network, which involved managing a complex billing structure for over 100,000 suppliers billed annually.

In a key role as FP&A Controller for the Latin America region over a two-year period, significant contributions were made in delivering revenue forecasting, budgeting and closing activities for a thriving $60M+ top-line business. Working closely with diverse teams - from sales to revenue recognition and deal support – complex deal structures were navigated to optimize revenue and enhance margin growth. Packages of analytical data were consistently delivered to the General Managers of Sales and Customer Success across Latin America as well as additional senior leadership figures, effectively highlighting key trends, forecasts and targets. Assistance provided to the commercial leadership focused on improving sales efficiencies, with a scope that extended from boosting sales productivity and commercial enablement to ensuring financial due diligence. A central responsibility included the creation of robust pricing analyses and harnessing risk management tactics to provide the business leadership with the informed insights they needed to make financially sound decisions.

During my four-year tenure as a Finance Analyst for Brazil Market Unit, expertise has been developed across various financial management areas and strategies. Handling billing execution for over 10,000 customers while managing intricate reporting activities was a lead responsibility. Additionally, several management and accounting reports were consolidated for headquarters and active contribution was made to balance sheet preparations alongside a third-party accountant. Auditing procedures were closely supported, providing solid contribution to external auditors. Further key duties included input towards pricing models and risk analysis, contributing to the financial strategy and planning of the organization. Overseeing these responsibilities promoted significant contributions to the financial health of the organization.