Pioneering worldwide logistics research institute established by MIT in partnership with Spanish Government, funded by private and public institutions, now spanning 4 continents. Key objectives:• Design and implement policies, standards and procedures to in strict adherence to compliance and financial regulations• Direct all financial, human resources and procurement activities, including budget and forecast, as well as establish all budgetary control and finance systems• Conduct audits according to all regulatory requirements by the different funding private and public institutions: the Spanish Court of Audit, European Social Fund, Rockefeller Foundation and Melinda and Gates FoundationKey Achievements:• Established finance function from scratch, including building and leading a team of 5• Successfully managed and conducted audits of both private and public funds with 100% accuracy • After initial growth phase, drove significant operational analysis, process optimization and restructuring initiative, resulting in dramatic cost reduction and improved profitability• Led AXAPTA (ERP) system implementation in less than 6 months• Designed creative solutions for business units to maximize profits with limited risk

A leading international healthcare and biomedical research center, founded by the Ministry of Health, operating since 2001. Key Achievements:• Developed policies to ensure compliance with all regulatory and mandatory guidelines from state auditors and external auditors• Established, planned and implemented procedures to control costs, price fixing and maximize return on investments• Oversaw and led a team of 5 managing all financial operations including accounting, budgets, taxes, inventories, procurement, payrolls, and research projects• Built and deployed the business model as a business center for its own units of research and technical services, to drive the corporate vision and achieve revenue targets• Implemented Oracle e-Business suite as corporative ERP

A technology consulting company majority owned by a UK venture capital fund. • Generated financial statements, metrics and KPIs each month or even each week during the bursting of the technological bubble• Conducted finance, human resources, procurement and facilities departments during growth and lean periods, leading a team of 3

A non-profit organization similar to an insurance company with more than 20,000 members and +500 sales point. • Led internal audits and reviews to identify, assess and solve significant organizational shortcomings, internal control weaknesses and signs of fraud• Directed all financial activities, including budget development and the migration of the recordkeeping system to Navision ERP• Transformed the finance department from an outdated and inefficient service unit into an efficient, modern and transparent department• Managed and lead a team of 10

• Performed standardized tests to check processes and adequacy of internal control structure and suggested corrective measures.• Drafted the complete annual audit reports including all footnote disclosures.• Supervised and coordinated assigned audits promptly and professionally.