Hernan Pablo Vidal Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas

Reports to VP Planning & Supply Chain. My current focus is to ensure Wells Construction Division delivers short term supply needs to meet the current growth cycle whilst implementing long term drivers for key efficiencies on Assets, Products and M&S and improved gains on ROA.

Houston Y Alrededores, Texas, Estados Unidos

• Reports to the VP Operations of Minerals and Mining while defining and executing growth strategy through business planning analysis, forecasting, cost structure, productivity performance, and capital efficiency.• Supports business decisions for mining activity, encompassing three active mines and four grinding plants in the US, two mines and plants in the UK, two mines in Latin America, and Distribution Centers in Houston, Rotterdam, Dubai, and Singapore.• Developed financial models and conducted analysis on the business case to justify the investments in Duntanlich mine in the UK, expected to produce Barite for the next 50 years.

Houston Y Alrededores, Texas, Estados Unidos

• Reported to the Service Delivery Manager and led a team of 60 direct and indirect reports while overseeing GL Accounting, Reporting, Fixed Assets, Inventory, and Tax Processes for the Western Hemisphere.• Collaborated and maintained robust relationships with Financial Controllers, Treasury, and Tax Managers while ensuring quality service in day-to-day activities, culminating in the month and quarter-end financial reporting according to local regulations and US GAAP.• Coordinated the measurement and delivery of service levels KPIs while recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and building a high-performing professional team.

Houston Y Alrededores, Texas, Estados Unidos

• Reported to the TLM Worldwide Controller and oversaw the set-up of the financial structure of a new segment (TLM) to centralize the ownership, maintenance, and sustainability of fixed assets worldwide.• Examined processes, infrastructure, and systems while understanding key business drivers and operational metrics, including cost, quality, project plans, and customer satisfaction.• Established the finance vision, recommended business solutions, prepared communication packages for the Finance and Operations community, identified key stakeholders’ opinions, and organized workshops by area. • Deployed roll-out strategy by country, resulting in the implementation of new processes and governance while identifying and presenting cost savings, process efficiency, and KPI metrics.

Houston, Texas, Usa

• Reported to the Area Treasury Manager and supervised a team of 15 direct and indirect reports while administering regional cash management, negotiation, and execution of debt and equity financing, leases, and banking relationships.• Saved $1M annually by cultivating robust banking relationships and leading the implementation of a centralized regional cash banking provider while managing 250+ bank accounts in all Latin American countries. • Tracked interest and FX currency trends, identified risks and opportunities, and devised financial strategies to reduce exposure. • Administered short and long-term forecast execution for 11 countries while maintaining effective communication with Treasury and Tax Managers in each country.

Buenos Aires

• Reported to the Geomarket Controller and led a team of 12 direct and indirect reports while heading Treasury, Account Payables, Account Receivables, and Intercompany departments of all legal entities under the ABC Geo market (annual revenue of $1.2B).• Delivered a $2M interest reduction by efficiently managing cash, debt, and dividend strategies in addition to attaining $0.5M in annual savings by renegotiating bank fees and insurance policies.• Devised cutting-edge currency risk management solutions to mitigate the impact on operations in a highly volatile macroeconomic environment.• Negotiated with the Central Bank to secure better conditions for intercompany payments that would benefit both Schlumberger and the entire oil service provider industry.

Buenos Aires

• Reported to the Geomarket Operations Manager and provided financial support to execute projects and maintain robust business control. • Conducted strategic analysis of alternatives to restructure the business by closing operations in non-profitable regions and preparing financial models to obtain new contracts.• Achieved a 15% reduction in operating expenses by performing cost analysis, revised the tender process, allowing the company to focus on high margin projects, and decreased DSO in 7 days by setting up credit limits and following up receivables with clients.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

• Oversaw the development of economic projections and business plan models while controlling budget execution reviews and performing detailed analyses on significant contracts.• Partnered with respective Ministers to follow up on each region's objectives while proposing, formulating, and implementing various cost reduction initiatives.