Business Controller

• Jan 2022 - Present

FP&A: -Responsible for updating the Strategic Planning (5-year vision). -Responsible for the preparation and management of the Budget and Forecast (P&L, B&S, Cash Flow, Working Capital, and Capex). -Management of the Balance Sheet and Financial Statements (P&L / Income Statement, Cash Flow). -Analysis of Financial and Operational Indicators (Revenue, Gross Margin, EBIT, Net Profit, Working Capital, ROACE, and Trading Cash Flow). -Analysis of results (revenue, cost, and gross margin, as well as variations in price, volume, and mix by SKU, product family, customers, and business unit). -Cash Flow, Trading Cash Flow, and Free Cash Flow projection for the business. -Team management and managerial closing/reporting (HFM Hyperion). -Development of feasibility studies for tax incentives. -Management of Capex/Opex for projects (branch opening and leasing). -Support for sales, purchasing, logistics, and engineering departments. Local Accounting -Monthly analysis of Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and LALUR) for validation of corporate vs. managerial results and submission of local ancillary obligations -Coordination of local/corporate closing. -Management of annual inventory count in collaboration with external auditors. -Analysis of accounts payable and accounts receivable position vs. working capital. -Cash flow management using the direct method (12-month view). -Key user for external audits. Internal Controls: -Implementation of mandatory internal controls by the headquarters and monthly management of action plans (evidence control/process automation). -Key user for internal audits. Results: -Construction of a BRL 230M annual sales budget (price, volume, and mix by SKU, channel, segment) -Implementation of 40 basic controls identified in the Compliance Due Diligence within 9 months. -Automation of Controlling through Power BI. -Participation in the global Women's Leadership program at the Catholic University of Chile. Show less

Management Controller

• Nov 2020 - Jan 2022

Controlling: -Responsible for team management in planning. -Responsible for the preparation and management of the Budget and Forecast (P&L only). -Monthly analysis of results (Revenue, COGS, Gross and Operating Margin actual vs. planned). -Analysis of financial indicators (variations in price, volume, and revenue mix, cost and margin by SKU and product family). -Responsible for managerial closing (local provisions and off-book items, customer and supplier rebates, low turnover/obsolescence, NRV, commissions, SG&A expenses, logistics costs, etc.). -User of HFM Hyperion (Flash, Forecast, and Actual). -Management of customer and supplier rebates, deductions, trade allowances, warranties, scraps, inventory adjustments, and import reconciliations. Supporting the CFO in presenting the business results to the Corporate. Internal Controls: -Mapping of all company processes based on the Group's compliance rules (process/procedure review). -Monthly testing with collection of evidence/samples from responsible individuals in each area. -Responsible for monitoring Valeo Service Brasil's compliance level vs. Budget & Forecast. -Key user for internal audits. Results: -Achievement of a compliance level of 86.8% in Nov '21 vs. 84% in 2020 vs. the group's average of 63% in 2020 (Valeo Service Brasil ranking 1st globally). -Instructor at Valeo Academy for Financial Planning workshops and training (workshop held in Aug '21). -Recommended to work at Valeo Thermal Mexico (Ramos Arizpe plant). Show less

Business Controller

• Aug 2019 - Nov 2020

Controlling: -Organization, standardization, and management of the departments of Controlling, Finance (accounts payable, credit analysis, and collection), Accounting, and Taxation. -Monthly analysis of Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, LALUR). -Management of ancillary obligations (Accounting SPED and Tax SPED/EFD PIS/COFINS and ICMS, IPI, SPED Block K and H). -Validation of Transfer Pricing calculations (PIC, resale PRL, and CPL). -Coordination of the team in corporate/local accounting closing. -Responsible for the annual inventory count, implementation of monthly cyclical inventory, and control of obsolescence in the group's 3 business units. -Approval of credit limits for customers (group policy/Euler Hermes). -Responsible for managing and analyzing monthly and weekly cash flow with a 12-month outlook. -Approval of weekly bank payments (salaries, suppliers, remittances, etc.). -Management of overseas loans for working capital (ROF). -Development of new banking institutions for foreign exchange operations. -Support to Commercial, HR, Customer Service, and Supply Chain departments. -Key user for external audits with KPMG and headquarters. FP&A: -Preparation and management of the Budget & Forecast (P&L only). -P&L/DRE management by business unit. -Monthly analysis of financial indicators (gross and operating margin, EBIT/EBITDA/ROACE). -Analysis of SG&A expenses. -Coordination of corporate and management closing. -Weekly projection of revenue, cost, and margin by BU (actual vs. budgeted). -Monthly analysis of slow-moving/obsolete items by BU vs. marketing actions. -Inventory routine management (verification of kardex vs. WMS position and accounting). -Training and development of the team (implementation of SWOT analysis, IDP, succession plan). -Preparation of Labor Cost Budget and monthly validation of variable remuneration for salespeople. Show less

Supply Chain Finance Business Controller

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

Supply Chain Finance: -Responsible for the preparation and management of the Budget and Forecast (P&L/Industrial Margin and Capex). -Responsible for developing standard costs for new SKUs. -Monthly analysis and explanation of variations in the business's Industrial Margin (PPV, spending and volume variation, BOM, MUV, and Write-Off). -Analysis of absorption cost (COGS) vs. production volume and actual vs. projected conversion cost. -Monthly monitoring of MUV variations (% scrap and yield), BOM of SKUs, and inventory WOC/DOH. -Management of FG and input obsolescence. -Monthly analysis of ACA (Adjusted Cost Average) including performance, amortization, and deferral of manufacturing variation. -Presentation of results to the Regional Board (Flash, Latest View, Gross Margin Variance - GMVA). -Monthly analysis of financial indicators/KPIs (Manufacturing Scorecard, Risks & Opportunities, Savings Tracking, COGS by brand, etc.). -Management of factory Capex and Opex. -Feasibility studies and management of Productivity, PPV, NPS, Reformulation, and Fixed Cost projects. -Coordination of external accounting, corporate and management closing, and local treasury. -Responsible for annual physical inventory count, cyclical counting, and annual revaluation of raw/pack and finished goods inventory via SAP and BPCs. -Key user in internal and external audits. Supply Service: -Management of Other COGS (costs related to Warehouse & Distribution and embellishment). -Calculation of expenses related to freight in/out and importation (Siscomex, II, warehousing, etc.). SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) registration and calculation of landed costs per SKU. -Monthly analysis of GRIR (goods receipt and invoice receipt). Internal Controls: -Identification and development of the factory risk matrix in collaboration with the corporate team. -Performance of tests to demonstrate the effectiveness of each manufacturing control. -Support to owners regarding remediation plans and bi-weekly follow-up. Show less

HR Business Controller

• Nov 2016 - Sep 2018

Engineering Business Controller

• Nov 2014 - Nov 2016

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

• Sep 2013 - Nov 2014

Senior Financial Analyst

• Jul 2012 - Sep 2013

Senior Financial Analyst / Purchasing Assistent

• Feb 2008 - Jul 2012

Trainee - Tax

• Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

Trainee - HR

• Jul 2005 - Oct 2006

Administrative Assistant

• Oct 2003 - Jul 2005