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Ciudad De México, México

Mexico City

Directed and supervised accounting, day to day financial, administrative operations, financial planning and forecasting for Operations and Contact Center department, managing a budget of $1300 Mps.Conducted cross functional collaboration with IT, Accounting & Operations teams to ensure that operational and financial processes aligned with compliance requirements (BANXICO, CNBV and SAT).Directed accurate financial reporting and consolidation according to NIFS. Guided annual and weekly budget and forecast processes. Managed compliance risks by ensuring high-quality execution of internal policies.Led and motivated a strong financial business partner team, supported by Agile and design thinking methodologies. (10 associates direct, 50 indirect).Developed strategies to identify operational risks and resolve customer complaints. Achievements:Achieved a 5% reduction in OPEX in 2022 compared to 2021.Saved $20 Mps annually trough contract renegotiation for computer assets in the Contact Center.

Mexico City

Full P&L and BS ownership of Government, Commercial Bank, “Seguros and Afore Azteca”.Defined and executed the strategy for operational KPIs and quality standards.Directed and supervised accounting, FP&A, taxes, asset management, payroll and all financial and administrative operations.Main Achievements: • Increased Gross Profit in 20% due to KPI’s implementation for government projects.

Mexico City, Mexico

Introduced the Andalou Naturals brand in Mexico at Sanborns, Chedraui, La Comer, Green Corner, and Dermatological Pharmacies, and created the store on Amazon.Established and executed the commercial strategy and presented business plans to buyers.Led, trained and motivated the promotional and sales team (11 PAx).Managed and supervised FP&A, Forecasting, P&L's, accounting and collection.

Sinaloa, Sonora, B.C. And Chihuahua

Responsible for developing the commercial strategy and business plans for regional self-service stores (Casa Ley, Calimax, Alsuper, Almacenes Zaragoza, and S-Mart), generating annual sales of $90 million pesos. Managed a marketing fund of $5 million pesos, aligned with the company's profitability objectives. Negotiated commercial agreements, volumes, and prices, achieving successful negotiations and maintaining excellent customer relationships. Collaborated with Marketing and Trade Marketing to develop promotional activities and special packages. Achieved a 90% increase in additional shelf space and redesigned the Hinds planogram, increasing the Share of Market by 36% in Nielsen Zone 1. Implemented economic KPI reports (Supply/Sell-in, Demand/Sell-out, Inventory days, Stockouts, Billing %, Collection %) for all regional self-service stores, improving forecast accuracy by 50% from 2012. Achieved a 25% increase in net sales from 2012 to 2011 and a 35% improvement in EBITDA for regional self-service stores in the same period.

Mexico City, Mexico.

Responsible for overseeing invoicing and the preparation of sales reports. Set sales targets by product, brand, and customer, totaling $3,000 million pesos annually. Analyzed actual vs. planned results and determined incentive and bonus payments for the sales force (90 people). Managed and maintained sales databases and systems (Cognos, AS400, Retails). Generated P&L statements by customer, KAM, and NAM. Analyzed and negotiated sales volumes, promotions, obsolete inventory, and sales KPIs with Marketing, Trade Marketing, Demand, Distribution, Finance, and Brand Management teams across various channels, products, and regions. Led, motivated, and developed a team of 3 analysts. Automated sales reports, generating annual savings of $0.5 million pesos. Implemented the marketing fund and economic KPI reports (Supply/Sell-in, Demand/Sell-out, Inventory days, Stockouts, Billing %, Collection %), reducing discounts by 44% in 2010 compared to 2009. Improved forecast accuracy from 75% to 85% between 2010 and 2009.

Melbourne, Australia

As Scrum Master, successfully implemented SAP BPS, forecasting valuations and leading cross-functional teams to design and test the module. Trained 150 users and developed operational manuals. Consolidated data from 5 systems, generating annual savings of $2 million.

Mexico City, Mexico

Coordinated financial planning and budgeting for the Consumer division (Mexico, Caribbean, and Central America). Consolidated and analyzed financial reports. Monitored, analyzed, and reported monthly variances against budget for all accounts. Analyzed and created accounting provisions for costs, operating expenses, advertising, and promotion. Ensured adherence to the expense control plan. Managed financial databases. Ensured compliance with SARBOX and IFRS regulations (Revenue recognition, A&P & Sundries). Monitored internal and external audits. Served as a business partner to the Marketing and Sales teams for project valuation and commercial financing. Collaborated with NAMs to design and implement the marketing fund, increasing gross margin by 3% annually.

Mexico City, Mexico

Determine and analyze programming costs for Channels 7 and 13, resulting in a 10% reduction in overall programming costs.Oversee the accurate accounting of programming costs and expenses.Coordinate and supervise the development of detail programming budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Analyze cost variances and implement corrective actions to improve production efficiency.Manage and reviewed service contracts, negotiating favorable terms.Ensure timely payments to vendors and unions.Prepare comprehensive financial reports for programs and production facilities.Serve as a truste business partner to production teams, providing financial guidance and support.Led a team of 2 analysts, providing guidance and mentoring.

Licenciatura En Administración Y Finanzas, Accounting And Finance

Diplomado, Atención Y Servicio Al Cliente

Especialidad En Finanzas