Experience

Lifeafar

• Puerto Rico
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Lifeafar - Asset Management firm focused on the acquisition and development of unique and bespoke luxury hospitality concepts. Lead the finance operation for a company with presence in Latin America and Europe. Support development and execution of short and long-term strategic company goals. Direct financing strategies and support international expansion strategy. Achievements: ✓ Led the implementation of new Epicor ERP for 5 entities in 4 countries. ✓ Boosted the quality of accounting processes and achieved a bill clean of health after two consecutive years of qualified external audit opinions. Show less



DIGITALWARE

• Colombia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Vice President of Finance

  • Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

  DigitalWare - Colombian software company that provides ERP, HCM, HIS and business process automation software. Oversee all financial, administrative and HR matters. Create financial plans as defined by the board of directors. Direct all aspects of finance strategy, operations, analysis, forecasting and budget management. Achievements: ✓ Developed customer-based planning model which increased accuracy in revenue forecasting by 40%. ✓ Changed compensation structures and introduced health insurance benefit for 300 employees. Show less



First Data Corporation

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Finance

  • Oct 2017 - Feb 2019

  First Data – Global fintech and payments company, operating in 118 countries with revenues of 12 billion USD Build and develop Finance organization. Provide and present financial analysis and reports in business reviews. Liaise with Finance Shared and Outsourced Services to ensure integrity of financials. Propose alternative business models for the Region Latin America North and contribute with the growth strategy. Achievements: ✓ Developed new business model for the most important customer in Colombia and Central America creating potential additional revenue of 57 million USD. ✓ Reduced inter-company debt of 11 million USD in 6 months. Show less



Fox Networks Group

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Vicepresident of Finance (Colombia & Mexico)

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2017

  Fox - Entertainment company that produces and distributes 300+ entertainment, sports, factual and movie channels Plan, lead, control and ensure excellence in Financial Management of Fox Studios. Formulate and execute financial strategies and policies to support business growth. Work integrally with various studio departments (tax, legal, labor relations) to implement systems and workflow in international and domestic jurisdictions. Continually evaluates policy and procedure based on necessary compliance. Manage the production funding processes. Achievements: ✓ Crafted 7-million USD business plan for the acquisition of 14,000 sqm to secure more production facilities for FOX in Latin America. ✓ Changed production cost planning and management and improved gross margins from 18% to 21%. ✓ Led the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and SOX Standards in 1 year. ✓ Improved audit results from unsatisfactory to strong in 9 months. ✓ Worked with CEO to set up the subsidiary in Mexico, which reported revenue of 8 million USD in the first year. Show less



Elster

• United States
• Utilities
• 400 - 500 Employee

• General & Finance Manager

  • Jun 2010 - May 2013

  Elster – Provider of metering solutions for gas, electricity, and water, present in 130 countries. Lead the operation in the region (Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador). Redesign core processes and ensure the achievement of Key Performance Indicators in sales, finance, operations, quality, and HR Management. Achievements: ✓ Won back lost customers and acquired contracts for 1.4 million USD. ✓ Led negotiations to spin-off unprofitable water business unit and closed deal in two months. ✓ Designed and implemented a plan to reduce indebtedness of 6 million USD in 2 years. ✓ Led restructuring process with savings of 1.5 million USD in 2 years. ✓ Implemented actions to reduce operating expenses and taxes enhancing Net Income by 10%. ✓ Spearheaded the implementation of a new IT system for the Budget process. ✓ Improved the credit collection process by introducing risk assessment based on geographic areas. Show less



Oriflame Cosmetics

• Switzerland
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance & Administration Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Feb 2009

  Oriflame - Cosmetics and nutritional products company with presence in 60 countries and sales of 1.5 billion Euros. Contribute to strategic planning and development of the subsidiary by exercising financial judgment on the strategic plans with a full scope of the business. Own the forecast and budget processes and produce, analyze, monitor and report financial information to determine business performance. Achievements: ✓ Implemented actions to reduce operating expenses and taxes enhancing Net Income by 10%. ✓ Spearheaded the implementation of a new IT system for the Budget process. ✓ Improved the credit collection process by introducing risk assessment based on geographic areas. Show less



Legrand

• France
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Controller

  • Jul 2006 - Feb 2008



Siemens

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Executive Supply Chain Management (Colombia-Venezuela-Perú-Ecuador)

  • Mar 2005 - Feb 2006

• e-Business Manager (Colombia-Venezuela-Perú-Ecuador)

  • Oct 2003 - Mar 2005



Siemens

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Controlling Manager

  • Oct 2000 - Aug 2002

• Business Controller

  • Jul 1999 - Sep 2000

• Junior Financial Controller

  • Dec 1996 - Jun 1999