Delivered strategic financial analysis and insights to support business development initiatives across the OEM Americas region. Led month-end close, forecasts, AOP, and strategic planning, including reporting design and commercial team support. Ensured the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, enabling OEM Americas channel leaders to meet their financial objectives. Identified performance improvement opportunities across the channel and proactively communicated actionable insights to the leadership team. Co-led the development, testing, and implementation of the CSG% calculation tool, significantly improving the precision and efficiency of data analysis in support of the OEM business.

Provided financial support to Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic by analyzing projection models. Managed budgets and forecasts for Puerto Rico (~$170M) and Dominican Republic (~$190M) businesses, with clear variance explanations. Prepared sensitivity analyses, simulations, and scenario plans to aid decision-making. Led a debt analysis that resulted in refinancing and a 30% reduction in financial expenses. Developed and maintained dynamic Excel models for financial reporting, performance evaluation, and trend forecasting.

Acted as co-pilot to the Central America Sales Director and team, supporting annual planning and growth initiatives. Led Finance representation in S&OP meetings, driving process improvements. Conducted account reviews to assess YTD/YTG performance, challenge volume and trade spend, and identify risks and opportunities. Reduced trade investment from 12.2% in 2018 to 10.8% in 2019. Managed trade accruals and reporting for Net Sales Margin and trade spend. Ensured timely and accurate period-end close and reporting processes. Monitored field sales spending to identify trends and opportunities. Developed the Trade Investment Strategy and Policy, and implemented systems to track spend effectively.

Developed accurate, timely management reports, including group consolidation and variance analysis. Identified potential reporting issues and ensured accuracy of reported results and report format delivery as new systems/resources become available. Maintained and improved FP&A reporting procedures and documentation. Led quarterly revenue forecast process, including reviewing and analyzing inputs from different areas. Coordinated, prepared, and managed the annual budgeting process across all departments (~$200M). Built strong cross-functional relationships across all levels of the organization.

Supported core planning processes and rolling forecasts in coordination with the Compensation & Benefits VP and Finance partners. Analyzed the HR Business Unit P&L and developed dashboards and internal reporting tools. Created and managed annual operating budgets, which includes the HR Business Unit P&L (departmental budget and staffing model). Conducted financial analysis on HR initiatives, including hiring, salary changes, and related impacts. Assisted in developing HR business cases and evaluating their economic impacts. Managed task assignment and workflow for the planning team to support timely deliverables.

Ensured organizational financial resources comply fully with all applicable regulations, laws, and reporting standards, maintaining accuracy and transparency. Conducted detailed analysis and verification of financial data; identified and reported variances and discrepancies to senior Finance leadership to support informed decision-making. Prepared comprehensive financial reports and accounting statements for multiple entities at period-end, ensuring timely and accurate financial closure. Collaborated closely with independent auditors, facilitating the audit process by providing thorough documentation and addressing inquiries to achieve seamless audit compliance.

Supported the U.S. & Canada Public & Large Enterprise segment. Prepared budgets and calculated full year estimates for three segments. Prepared monthly financial result of operating expenses behavior. Coordinated and controlled monthly closes activities. Reported monthly changes on the Sales segments headcount, and the financial impact of these fluctuations on the Financial Statements.

Performed audits for medium and large companies in the commercial and banking sectors. Participated in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audits, specific for clients that report on the U.S Stock Exchange. Prepared financial statements under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for clients, and U.S. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for clients. Facilitated the translation of financial statements from Spanish to English.