Director of Finance

*Director of Finance*

**GlobalTech Solutions, New York, NY** | July 2021 – Present

- Led a digital transformation of financial operations by deploying SAP S/4HANA, reducing month-end closing time by 40%, and enhancing real-time financial reporting capabilities.

- Managed an annual budget of $850M, delivering a 12% reduction in operational costs through process automation and renegotiation of vendor contracts.

- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop sustainable finance strategies, integrating ESG metrics into financial reporting, resulting in a 15% increase in green investment initiatives.

- Implemented AI-powered forecasting tools that improved accuracy of revenue projections by 20%, enabling better strategic planning.

- Mentored a team of 20 finance professionals, fostering skills in data analytics and digital tools, leading to a 35% increase in team productivity.

*Finance Director*

**Innovate Financial Services, Chicago, IL** | May 2016 – June 2021

- Oversaw financial planning for new product launches, yielding a $150M revenue increase within two years.

- Streamlined compliance with new SEC regulations by upgrading internal controls and reporting structures, avoiding potential penalties.

- Utilized Power BI dashboards to provide C-suite with dynamic financial insights, facilitating rapid decision-making.

- Led risk management initiatives that minimized exposure during market volatility, saving approximately $10M annually.

- Pioneered a cross-departmental collaboration platform, enhancing communication and reducing report generation time by 25%.

*Financial Analyst / Senior Financial Analyst*

**United Manufacturing Inc.** | August 2010 – April 2016

- Developed complex financial models supporting strategic acquisitions and divestitures.

- Prepared comprehensive monthly reports, identifying cost-saving opportunities that contributed to $5M annual savings.

- Supported the implementation of a new ERP system, coordinating training and transition efforts.

- Awarded "Top Analyst" three consecutive years for excellence in data analysis and process improvements.

**Master of Business Administration (MBA)** in Finance

Columbia Business School, New York, NY | 2008 – 2010

**Bachelor of Science in Accounting**

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL | 2004 – 2008

- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level II Candidate

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – State of Illinois

- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

- **Global Financial Digital Ecosystem Foundation**: Led organization-wide deployment of integrated ERP systems, harmonizing finance, supply chain, and HR modules to ensure real-time reporting and compliance.

- **Sustainable Finance Initiative**: Developed ESG reporting framework aligned with TCFD standards, resulting in recognized corporate sustainability awards and increased investor confidence.

- **AI-Driven Revenue Forecasting Machine**: Created a machine learning model integrated with existing BI tools, boosting forecast accuracy and enabling proactive strategic adjustments.

- SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, Adaptive Insights

- Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx

- Python for Data Analytics

- Microsoft Excel (Advanced), SQL, SharePoint

- English (Native)

- Spanish (Professional Working Proficiency)