Jorge Fernandez

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About Jorge Fernandez

Responsible finance professional broadly experienced and accomplished in finance, accounting and planning in a variety of different businesses, industries and cultures. Very detailed and organized with a large experience in different managerial positions at first rate international companies such as Monsanto, Colgate, Mattel, Dana and WPP.MBA, Certified Public Accountant and Licentiate in Business Administracion with a good command ofthe English language.Proven financial and people management skills as Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer, Controller, Administration and Finance Manager and Budget Manager. Seeking for new challenges be them in Argentina or elsewhere. Unquestionable business ethics and integrity.Strong managerial capacity of analysis, development and implementation of strategies establishingcommercial schemes and services with better margins of contribution.Extensive experience in acquisitions and restructuring both operationally and legally to maximizeoperating results and shareholder value.Specialties: Planning, Finance, Accountancy, Taxes, IT, HR and Business Administration.

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Consultant

Chief Financial Officer
Jorge Fernandez Work Experience Details
  • Consultant
    Self Employed
    Consultant Dec 2017 - Present
    Buenos Aires
    Strategic consultant on administration. financial, planning and management control matters.Nowadays I am seeking for new challenges as well as trying to get job reinsertion be them in Argentina or elsewhere
  • Grupo Comarsa (Cía De Saneamiento Y Recuperación De Materiales - Porte Maillot Sa - Goldencenter)
    Finance And Administration Manager
    Grupo Comarsa (Cía De Saneamiento Y Recuperación De Materiales - Porte Maillot Sa - Goldencenter) Jun 2014 - Nov 2017
    Buenos Aires - Neuquén
    Comarsa is an entrepreneur group with more than 2000 employees that works in different fields such as oil services for the recovery of materials taking care of the environment, industrial gastronomy for the catering service of hospitals and schools and integral center with all the alternatives to carry out business events: parties, product launches , fairs, exhibitions and congresses, among others.Main responsabilities:Responsible of all financial and administrative aspects of Group for its operations.Ascertain that all aspects of the day to day operations are in place and that operations run smoothKeep a good relationship with Government, control organisms, lawyers, auditors, banks and brokers of the Group.Main achievements: Restoration of relations with banks and other financial institutions that allowed not only the sustained recovery of the financial health of the entire group but also the construction of a new plant for the treatment of materials in Vaca Muerta.I have implemented the business planning process, establishing goals, identifying strategic issues and getting objectives, facts that allowed the group in finding and expanding business opportunities and mainly contributing to improve its profits on a sustained basis.
  • Cat Technologies
    Finance And Administration Manager
    Cat Technologies Sep 2013 - May 2014
    Buenos Aires - San Luis
    Cat Technologies Argentina is the leading contact center in the call center market with more than 2000 effective people distributed in 4 sites.Main responsabilities:Responsible of all financial and administrative aspects of the Company for its operations in Argentina.Ascertain that all aspects of the day to day operations are in place and that operations run smoothKeep a good relationship with control organisms, lawyers, auditors, banks and brokers of the company.Main achievements: I implemented work policies and procedures for the administrative and financial areas. I implemented a program of scheduled activities for the settlement and payment of salaries in a timely manner. I prepared the reformulation of the control board of the company for better monitoring of operations of the different business units. I was active member of the interdisciplinary team gathered to evaluate and prepare the proposal of purchasing "Punta Call" which was successfully carried out.
  • Woonky Group
    Cfo
    Woonky Group Feb 2012 - Sep 2013
    Buenos Aires - Santiago - Sao Pablo - La
    Woonky Group is an independent advertising network created from strong vision and conviction that creativity, strategy and innovation are the future of advertising.Woonky Group and it’s companies also share a clear communication philosophy thru three locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santiago, Chile; Los Angeles, CA. with an executional network that allows to cover all key markets around the globe.Main responsabilities:Responsible of financial and administrative aspects of the Agency for its operations in Argentina, Chile and USA. Work closely with senior management in finding and/or expanding business opportunities together with the evaluation of its financial and resource needs.Assure that all aspects of the day to day are in place as well as that operations flow adequately.Main achievements: I improved the efficiency of the accounting, financial and budgetary information system. I carried out the strategic planning of new projects and the opening of subsidiaries outside of Argentina. I was the main responsible to evaluate and to sign the contracts to provide services in Brazil, Chile and Paraguay to the Miller brewery.
  • United Virtualities
    Finance Director
    United Virtualities Feb 2010 - Feb 2012
    Buenos Aires - Miami - Panama - Santiago - Asunción - Mexico Df
    United Virtualities (UV LATAM) provides services throughout Latin America through its operations in Buenos Aires, Miami, Panama, Santiago de Chile, Asunción and Mexico City. It has a wide network of partners in other countries of the region. Among its clients are The Walt Disney Company, Heineken, 7UP, L'Oréal Paris, Unilever, Tigo, Cinemark Hoyts, Mattel, Garnier, Adidas and Maybelline New York, among others.With a multidisciplinary team of experts UV LATAM specializes in strategy, creativity and integrated offline + online production. Including design services, technological developments, original audiovisual content, media purchase, PR and BTL activations.Main responsabilities:Responsible of financial and administrative aspects of the Digital Agency as well as South Sourcing (Production Unit). Work closely with senior management in finding and/or expanding business opportunities together with the evaluation of its financial and resource needs.Assure that all aspects of the day to day are in place as well as that operations flow adequately.Main Achievements: I implemented the budget process, reconsidered the content of the weekly and monthly reports and developed the control and management procedures that allowed to increase the effectiveness of the businesses. I renegotiated contracts with clients that allowed improving profitability from 0-2% to 10-20% after taxes.
  • Self Employed
    Independent Consultant
    Self Employed Jul 2009 - Dec 2010
    Buenos Aires
    Strategic consulting on marketing investment. Advertising agencies relationship and contracts. Control on media, production and marketing investments.Main Clients: Seismicom S.A., Fancy S.A., Meganodo SRL, UTE Patagonia Sur, Nexonline S.A., United Virtualities y Woonky Group.Main responsabilities:Independent consultant in national and multinational companies related to: administration, finance, business management and control, work processes, planning and strategy, project management and coordination of multidisciplinary teams. Development and implementation of corporate policies. Management and control of company resources. Participation as a key contributor to the business planning process including goals settings, identifying key strategic issues and getting objectivesMain achievements:100% improvement in the financial position of United Virtualities and establishment of baselines for the orderly and profitable growth. For Meganodo SRL and Nexonline SA, a joint venture design (Southern Patagonia) for mobile phone marketing in the Patagonia that allowed not only to increase sales but also to improve market share and consequently increasing their overall profitability. Start up the Woonky Agency.
  • Grey Group
    Director Of Finance And Administration
    Grey Group Jul 2005 - Jun 2009
    Buenos Aires - Montevideo
    Grey is part of WPP Group and ranks among the world's top advertising and marketing organizations, serving the one-fifth of the FORTUNE 500, in 96 countries. Under the banner of "Grey Famously Effective Since 1917,"​ continues to break new ground in brand experience across every platform and create lasting consumer connections.Main responsabilities:Responsible of all financial and administrative aspects of the operations, including Advertising, Media, Digital and BTL units of the group. Responsibilities include supervision of IT department and the developing of accounting practices, the implementation of new tools and/or practices that strengthen and improve the overall financial results and controls of the operations, covering of all the aspects related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.In charge of contracts and fee negotiations with clients, together in accordance with global clients’ agreements. Responsible for coordination, documentation and execution of periodic clients’ compliance audit. Work closely with senior management in finding and/or expanding business opportunities together with the evaluation of its financial and resource needs.Assure that all aspects of the day to day are in place as well as that operations flow adequately.Main Achievements: I carried out the organizational restructuring of the agency which improved the financial and operational situation allowing an orderly, sustained and profitable growth of the business.I implemented the "back office" concept for the Grey Group with the consequent cost savings.I was the mentor of a new business: the union of 2 agencies of the WPP Group to provide services to Coca Cola, improving customer service, reducing operating costs and improving profitability.
  • Bates
    Chief Financial Officer & President
    Bates Nov 1999 - Jun 2005
    Buenos Aires
    Bates is part of the WPP Group and serves advertising services both ATL and BTL, Media as well as professional scientific and technical consulting services. As of 2005, Bates closed its offices in Buenos Aires.Main responsabilities:In charge of all the Finance Structure, Information, Finance and Cash Management responsibilities.Plan and execute the Agency’s objectives together with the Local Management as well as Regional Director. Responsible in defining, developing and implementing new tools and/or practices that strengthen and improve the overall financial control of Agency.On July 2003 WPP acquired Cordiant Communications Group (Bates Worldwide was a company pertaining CCG). After the acquisition, WPP decided to close all Bates operations around the world with the only exception of Asia.I have participated on the liquidation / dissolution process of this subsidiaryMain Achievements: I carried out the resizing of the agency in all operational aspects such as the reduction of personnel by almost 40%, the renegotiation of contracts with clients and the reduction of costs and expenses, facts that allowed to reverse the loss situation and turning the operation profitable.
  • Dana Holding Corporation
    Administration And Finance Manager
    Dana Holding Corporation Oct 1995 - Oct 1999
    General Pacheco, Greater Buenos Aires.
    Dana is a public company founded in 1904 with more than 10,000 employees around the world.Dana is the largest auto parts company in the world and its specialties are: automotive, Commercial-Vehicle Driveline Technologies, Off-Highway Driveline Technologies, thermal-management technologies, Light-Vehicle Driveline Technologies, aftermarket products, and sealing systems.Main responsabilities:To improve the accounting function ensuring prompt and accurate posting of the accounting entries onto the Company’s ledgers as well as the financial reporting process in LC and USD.To organized and coordinate due diligence process and developed long-term strategic plan related to Dana’s mergers and acquisitions such as Armetal, Eaton and Echlin.Main Achievements: I secured the reporting process in a timely manner. I implemented the control of inventories reducing them and allowing the application of the "just in time" concept. I implemented standard costs that improved the profitability of the business units and a fixed cost control system that allowed its reduction by 35% during the first year.
  • Mattel
    Finance Director
    Mattel Jul 1994 - Aug 1995
    Vicente López, Greater Buenos Aires.
    Mattel is the largest toy's manufacturer being recognized leader in play, learning and development worldwide. Mattel’s portfolio of global consumer brands includes American Girl®, Barbie®, Fisher-Price®, Hot Wheels®, Monster High® and Thomas & Friends®, among many others. With a global workforce of approximately 31,000 people, Mattel operates in 40 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Main responsabilities:Prepared the start up of its operations and designed, developed and implemented the Company’s Financial and Operational Policies, Procedures and Systems to conform to the Corporate Policies and Practices as well as local regulatory requirements.Main Achievements: I made the start-up of the operations in Argentina together with the policies and procedures in a whole according to the international and local policies and procedures.
  • Colgate Palmolive
    Administration And Finance Manager
    Colgate Palmolive Jan 1982 - Jun 1994
    Buenos Aires - Llavallol, Greater Buenos Aires.
    Colgate-Palmolive is a global company serving people in over 200 countries and territories with consumer massive products. Colgate manufactures and markets oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition products under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Hill’s Ideal Balance.During of more than 10 years working at Colgate, I have the opportunity to cover different management positions as follows: Finance and Administration Manager (Jan. 91 - Jun. 94)Administration Manager (Mar. 86 – Dec. 90)Budget Manager (Oct. 84 – Feb. 86)Budget Head (Jan. 82 – Sept. 84)Main responsabilities:Involvement in numerous special projects requested by Head Office Senior Management, such as, merger & acquisitions evaluation, due diligence engagements, etc.I participated in the development of special tools to measure results under hyperinflationary scenarios (5,000% p.a.) and political conditions. Most of them were successfully applied to all Colgate’s LATAM Affiliates. Nowadays Colgate has merged with Kolynos (American Home) and Odol and I am proud to have participated in the development of those projects that have become a reality.Main Achievements: During those years I was successful in several jobs. I developed a special tool to measure results under hyperinflationary scenarios using the concept of time money value that was successfully applied by all Colgate´s LATAM affiliates. I prepared the proposal for the purchase of the SAIPE - Jabón Federal plant that allowed vertical integration in soap manufacturing as well as the proposals for the purchase/merge of Kolynos and Odol which allowed the consolidation of Colgate a leadership in the dental creams market.
  • Monsanto
    Budget And Accountant Assistant
    Monsanto Oct 1980 - Dec 1981
    Buenos Aires
    Monsanto is a more than 20,000 dedicated employees focused on developing solutions to help farmers have better harvests while using resources more efficiently.Operations of Monsanto range from sales and marketing jobs to research and agronomy jobs being the largest agrochemical company arround the world.The main responsibilities were the preparation, monitoring and analysis of the variances of the annual budget as well as the monthly forecasts.

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