Josue Lopez - Mba Email & Phone Number

Doral, Florida, Us

A top supplier of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, edibles and cosmetics to the cruise industry, cargo ships, airlines, diplomats, and resorts & hotels. Key member of the Executive Team of the company, involved in all major business and organization decisions

Washington, Dc, Us

FTI is a global publicly held business. An advisory firm that provides solutions to complex challenges and business environments• Directed all support functions, including Finance, Operations, HR, IT, Marketing and Facilities. Manage 6 international and domestic locations. Led Strategic Planning, internal controls, cash management, financial reporting, consolidation, and transfer pricing, among other. • Implemented IFRS in Colombia and Brazil, under a dual reporting process (US GAAP and IFRS)• Restructured the Finance department, going from an inefficient function with about 28 people, to a high performing team and a ”true business partner”, with only 13 people– a 54% headcount reduction. • Implemented a process to clean the intercompany balances and to maintain full control on intercompany transactions. Implemented a tax tool and a process that reduced tax load in intercompany businesses.

One of four partners that developed the vision for a bold and unique business model that offers Advertising on disposable gloves at gas stations. Developed the operational strategy and launched the venture. Solicited buy-in of top oil companies, at CEO level, to sponsor the business concept within their retail networks. Worked with private investors and Venture/Angel Capital firms to raise capital and prepared exit strategy.

Member of senior management team. Responsible for corporate initiatives including: bank syndication, capital funding, cash flow management, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) implementation, reporting tools enhancement, acquisitions, risk management and preparation for an IPO.

Northampton, Gb

Leading global cosmetics and direct selling (publicly held) company with annual revenues of $11 billion + and ~45,000 employees.Managed all aspects of finance, tax and strategic planning for Avon’s largest market with $2.4B in sales (25% of Avon’s business). Managed a team of up to 80 people. • Transformed finance organization into a valued business partner and enhanced controllership function through talent upgrade, coaching, and leadership support. • Implemented P&L accountability by geography and brands; and, improved financial reporting processes, accounting practices, SOX compliance, and internal controls. Implemented Oracle and retail model.• Implemented actions resulting in recovery of more than $200M USD in outstanding VAT credits. • Developed key metrics and dashboards to track results and transform “data” into actionable information. • Preparation of 10-Qs and 10-Ks for filing with the security exchange commissions. Prepared presentations for earning release calls and for the “investor day”.• Latam finance lead for global strategic initiative encompassing in depth operational and financial review for long term growth platform, cost cutting initiatives, organizational design, and management role realignment

Northampton, Gb

Supply Chain Finance head, managed $2.3B budget for manufacturing, distribution, sourcing, inventory and cost accounting in a matrixed structure. Managed remotely 102 team members in a multi-country environment.• Built finance organization from inception as a newly formed unit (~100 people) creating a world-class finance organization and standardized processes and reporting packages. • Implemented KPI dashboard and standard monthly “Fact Book” reporting, improving business analytics and providing “one version of the truth”; a leading practice benchmark adopted as the global standard• Reduced audit points from 96 to zero over 2-years. Prepared SEC filings. Executed capital investment program (~$120M in 2009) and established controls and criteria for project prioritization.• Co-led the creation of a Shared Services Center, outsourcing all transactional activities (~280 FTEs).• Partnered with Marketing in the design of pricing mechanisms and market intelligence research. • Led Business Case development and partnered with operations to deliver key restructuring initiatives:- Start up of new Distribution Centers in Brazil and Colombia. Investment in Brazil was the largest single capital investment in Avon’s history ($180M), with shipping capacity of 100K orders per day.- Closure of an Injection Molding facility (plastic products), reducing headcount by 330 FTEs and generating savings of $2M / year. Implemented import program from China and Europe.- Consolidation of the USA, Guatemala & Mexico manufacturing operations and shutdown a production facility in Guatemala reducing HC by 321 FTEs and a reduction of operational complexity.

Schaan, Li

Leader manufacturer of technology products for the construction industry, revenues of $4B (privately held)Oversight for HR, IT and Finance. Key member of management team responsible for restoring profitability after many years of losses. Critical involvement in strategic decisions and sales growth. • Led ERP implementation. Responsible for all tax related issues in the complex Brazilian fiscal structure.• Restructured Credit & Collections, HR, Accounting and IT, resulting in 30% headcount reduction.• Executed dramatic improvements in the Credit & Collection area, reducing DSO from 157 to 76 days and bad debt by 50% as a % of sales (from about 5% to 2.5%). Led re-structuring terms with key accounts.

Schaan, Li

Strong focus on strategies and turnaround efforts. Co-led an effort to downsize the company by 40%. Led fraud identification and reduction strategies, played a key role in improving internal controls and compliance. Worked with big four companies on several reporting and compliance projects.

Schaan, Li

Managed consolidations & reporting. Developed forecasting and profitability models, led treasury activities, currency hedging, credit lines & syndication. Led 2 acquisitions from planning to integration.

Schaan, Li

Handled Logistics, IT, HR, Finance, Tax and Credit & Collections departments. Optimized supply chain processes and exports of locally manufactured products. Responsible for revenue recognition policies.

Mba, Management & Finance

Accounting, Finance