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Bogota, Co

- Successfully established the lending division within the company, resulting in a remarkable 45% contribution to the company's total revenue within 6 months, while achieving a 30% reduction in loan processing time since initial implementation.- Executed innovative concepts and spearheaded the launch of new cash-in products, resulting in a 31% increase in revenue.- Conducted regular analysis of vendors' data and performance metrics, leading to developing new strategies and tactics to optimize partner performance and increase revenue.

Buenos Aires, Ar

- Performed regular analysis of financial data and performance metrics, leading to the development of new strategies and tactics aimed at optimizing financial performance and enhancing budgetary control.- Designed and delivered training programs to internal teams on financial modeling and analysis, resulting in enhanced adoption and utilization of new systems and processes.- Built and implemented new data visualization tools, enhancing data insights and decision-making capabilities for business leaders.

Blackfriars, London, Gb

- Effectively coordinated the monthly, quarterly, and annual cost plan for the nine countries of the Middle Americas Region, generating an accurate and efficient budgeting process and a 6% reduction in overall costs.- Conducted regular analysis of forecast deviation data, ending up in the identification of key trends and drivers of forecast inaccuracy and the development of targeted improvement strategies.- Developed a monthly financial dashboard in Power BI, providing a real-time view of financial performance and enabling stakeholders to quickly identify risks and opportunities.

Blackfriars, London, Gb

- Productively communicated procurement insights and financial performance to senior management and other key stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and improved business outcomes.- Led the development of business cases for savings projects, identifying areas of inefficiency and negotiating favorable terms with international and local suppliers.- Tracked and analyzed savings projects reported by the procurement team, ensuring alignment with the P&L forecast and identifying areas for improvement.

Blackfriars, London, Gb

- Effectively guided the financial planning process for the Andean Region, bringing on an accurate and comprehensive financial plan that aligned with business goals and objectives.- Collaborated with Brand Teams, Research & Development (R&D), and Consumer & Market Insight (CMI) to identify and develop business cases for revenue opportunities related to new product development and portfolio optimization.

Blackfriars, London, Gb

- Implemented regular financial performance reviews of the managing third parties that carry out co-maker and/or co-packer activities for the company's portfolio in the nine countries of the Middle Americas Region.- Developed and implemented a new process for tracking and reporting material costs and inventory levels, leading to increased transparency and accuracy of financial data.

Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr

- Consolidated, analyzed, and reported the corporate financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to stakeholders. This resulted in a high satisfaction rate in stakeholder feedback.- Created follow-up dashboards and reports, resulting in a 15% improvement in financial KPIs, including revenue growth, cost reduction, and profitability.- Led the annual financial budget planning process for the organization, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify key business strategies and define cost structures, income sources, and expenses.

Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr

- Acquired finished products through efficient forecasting processes and managed the placement and tracking of import orders to ensure timely delivery.- Designed and developed interactive dashboards in Oracle Business Intelligence (O-BIEE) to track sales, cost to serve, and inventory KPIs.

Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr

- Performed thorough analysis of supply chain operational costs and identified opportunities for cost optimization, culminating in the development of financial reports to communicate findings and recommendations to management. - Improved stock-out indicator by actively participating in collaborative meetings with modern trade channel clients.

Industrial Engineering

Computer Engineering