Financial Analyst

MELIZA D. DE VERA, CPA

Unit **** Roces Tower, The Beacon, Don Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City, Philippines, 1203

+63-977******* / ************@*****.***

JOB OBJECTIVE

To create and build businesses that would make a valuable difference in the lives of consumers and create a lasting impact in the marketplace.

PROFESSIONAL CITATION

Certified Public Accountant

October 2013 CPA Licensure Examination

EDUCATION

2008 - 2013 UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES, DILIMAN BS Business Administration and Accountancy

Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE

2016 Del Monte Philippines Inc. (DMPI)

F&B Category Financial Analyst (Supervisor) - Philippine Market Financial Planning and Manila Supply Chain Finance

- Holds cross functional role that supports Fruits and Beverages categories contributing

$195million in revenues or 51% of the Philippine Market portfolio with a total of eleven brands.

- Leads financial evaluation and feasibility analysis of company investment projects against financial hurdle rates on IRR, NPV, Payback period and discounted cash flow analysis, launch of new products and extension of lines, estimation and tracking of actual benefits from cost savings initiatives, P&L run for marketing initiated programs and promotional plans, category bridging plans, supply and demand balancing initiatives.

- Own and share monthly tracking of key metrics with clear direction on gaps, issues and opportunities to win. Provide timely and accurate financial reporting deck to management against plan and historical records. Monthly meeting with business partners reporting year to date and monthly performance including variance analysis on P&L items.

- Coordinate with business partners for the preparation of KPI models on profit forecasting, annual operating plan, quarterly forecast, latest estimate, and strategic long range planning.

- Responsible for the preparation of presentations for corporate business reviews and budget reviews. Provide guidance to business partners on corporate targets.

- Lead finance training and orientation when required both to the Finance Department and other departments.

2014 - 2015 Del Monte Philippines Inc. (DMPI)

Beverages Category Financial Analyst (Supervisor) - Philippine Market Financial Planning

Planning

- financial planning for an FMCG company. Holds cross functional role in support of strategic long range planning, annual budgeting, outlook/profit forecasting exercises.

Performance Review

- category portfolio analysis versus plan and prior years. Monitors and reports actual performance, highlighting drivers of variances and flagging possible risks and keeping track of any opportunities that may arise.

- prepares and reports category performance deck and waterfall bridges for management monthly update.

Category Support

- supports Beverages category comprised of eight brands delivering $117million in revenues

(31% of Philippine Market portfolio). Monthly update on brand health, financial outlook and sensitivity analyses. Works closely with business partners to achieve the company’s objective both short-term goals and long-range plans.

- review cost performance of both in house and external supplier production. Lead financial quantification and tracking of cost savings initiatives.

- financial analyses of bridging plans such as volume upside, supply-demand balancing, price increases, product mix change, cost savings etc.

- monitoring of inventory balances and moveout plans for aging items, track trade returns drivers and help identify opportunities to minimize expenses.

- P&L for special selling initiatives, promotional items

- close coordination with Marketing business partners for on time liquidation of Ads & Promo programs

Financial Modelling and Sensitivity Analysis

- develops financial models to evaluate feasibility of capital expenditure projects against company hurdle rates (DCF Analysis, NPV, IRR, payback). Derives value by ensuring the financial soundness and viability of projects, balancing the importance of both strategically building the business while driving financial benefit.

New Products and Special Projects

- leads P&L simulation through coordination with business team members from Marketing, Procurement, R&D, Supply Chain and Operations for supplier costs, production assumptions, price and distribution target. Identify opportunities to improve financials to meet target margin.

- closely tracks performance of new products against launch P&L.

- cost benefit analysis of initiatives such as reformulation, packaging changes, toller vs in house sourcing, automation projects. Evaluate and make strategic recommendation for go or no-go decision.

Project Implementation

- lead for the rollout of Finance 101 for Sales and Marketing

- support ZBB implementation in Anaplan forecasting tool

- maintains pricing module up to date in Anaplan

2013 - 2014 Ernst & Young Philippines (SGV & Co.)

Audit Associate

Assurance Services

- conducted interview and walkthrough procedures for the different company operating cycles identifying presence of proper internal controls and raised any weaknesses and risks on existing set up.

- executed substantive analytical procedures and test of details for revenue and cost transactions, and balance sheet records to ensure recognition is in compliance with applicable accounting standards (IAS, IFRS, US GAAP) and reflects the fair representation of financial performance and financial health of the company.

- prepared audited consolidated financial statements and notes disclosure breakdown.

- accomplished consolidated balance sheet analytics for a bond issuance comfort letter.

- prepared Annual Income Tax Returns and other regulatory attachments

Agreed-upon Services

- part of the team that performed due diligence procedures for the potential acquisition of a restaurant chain. Vast of the contribution was on the preparation of consolidated statement of financial position and statement of comprehensive income. Business Turnaround Services Australia (BTSA)

2011 - 2012 Financial Analyst (Student Assistant)

Worked as a part time financial analyst for BTSA, a national business turnaround and business improvement firm that services clients across Australia within the $1M to $50M turnover range to help improve their operations, profitability and cash flows.

Prepared weekly and monthly key performance indicator reports of BTSA clients coming from diverse range of industries under the mentorship of UP CBA professor.

Performed bookkeeping services using the MYOB and Quickbooks accounting softwares to bring records up to date and record adjustments needed.

Prepared bank and accounts receivable reconciliation reports. 2012 Investment Research on Ginebra San Miguel Incorporated

Conducted an in-depth analysis of the Philippine alcohol industry and Ginebra San Miguel Incorporated (GSMI), examined the performance of GSMI and its major competitors, evaluated the effects of macroeconomic and microeconomic factors to future industry and company profitability and strategic direction.

2011 Hotel H20: Documentation and Analysis of the Current Accounting Information System

Prepared a detailed documentation report on the different operating cycles of the company.

Analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of the current accounting information system and proposed recommendations for improvement.

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