Fp A Process Improvement

SERGIO TIRADO

+971**-***-**** ad5ein@r.postjobfree.com Plano/Dubai

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

EDUCATION

Yale University CT

Completed coursework

towards Master of Science,

Economics (M.Sc.):

Concentration in

Macroeconomics and

International Finance

The University of Texas TX

Completed coursework

towards Master of Business

Administration (MBA):

Concentration in Finance and

Management

Universidad de Nuevo León

México

Completed coursework

towards bachelor’s degree,

Economics (BA)

SKILLS

Forecast/Budgeting

Financial

Modeling/Reporting

Pricing new business

proposals

Financial Analysis

Process Improvement

Operations &

Manufacturing Finance

M&A & Valuation

Strategic & Operating

Planning

Talent Development

Sr. Finance Executive, Ivy League graduate with extensive experience in the consumer package goods, healthcare, and insurance industries. Skilled to quickly identify opportunities, support reasonable risk taking and offer viable solutions that optimize revenue and profit for the organization. A change agent capable of aligning resources to the organization's vision, developing consensus, and positively impacting both business and people results.

EXPERIENCE

01/2021 - Present

Managing Director - Consulting

Agile Trade LLC Agile Trade LLC, Miami/Dubai

Collaborated with mining companies' management to facilitate effective communication with stakeholders by identifying and evaluating environmental and social risks, liabilities, and opportunities.

Developed, negotiated, and concluded brokerage deals for Mexican iron and copper miners for over $100M on annual sales.

Developed, negotiated, and concluded brokerage deals between Zambian gold miners and the second largest jewelry group in the Middle East. 05/2017 - 12/2020

VP Finance - Connected Living

Assurant Assurant, Miami

Led the CL finance team of 20 associates in four different manufacturing and corporate locations across the US. Overall, 1.4B revenue/$0.3b NOI P&L.

Delivered periodic communications with Sr Management of periodic Financial Business Review.

Partnered with Commercial and Ops teams, we have delivered our financial targets 3 years in a row.

Responsible for development and monitoring of the Operating and 3-year Strategy Financial Plans.

Worked with Business Development team on the pricing and proforma P&Ls of all new business proposals, as well as due diligence of contract negotiations, and contract extensions.

Led the financial proposal of the successful contract re-negotiation with the company's largest client, a national carrier who represents 60% of the division's profit.

04/2012 - 05/2017

Sr Director FP&A - Alcon, Vision Care Global Franchise Novartis Novartis, Dallas

Partnered with Franchise business leaders and regions/functions FP&A teams to drive business strategy and its implementation, monitor business performance, and manage risk and compliance.

Responsible for Global Franchise performance management; provide necessary support and influence for global strategy, resource allocation, analysis, & execution.

Managed/Supported the Franchise portfolio valuation process; established templates, coordinated reviews, and prepared presentations for senior management.

Director FP&A - Alcon, Vision Care US

Novartis Novartis, Dallas

Led the Contact Lens and CLC Lens Care finance team managing a $1.2B in sales &

$135M discretionary spending objectives.

Developed financial valuation for new Equipment Financing program which brought the division $20M of incremental annual sales, in Lens products and leasing equipment.

Negotiated and valued a $300M contract negotiation with Alcon Vision Care, largest distributor.

02/2004 - 03/2012

Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - Quaker Foods

& Snacks, NA

PepsiCo PepsiCo, Dallas

Led FP&A team for the $600MM Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Naked Juice and IZZE

(QTGNI).

Developed and managed operating/financial results communication processes to Sr Management, as well as creating action plans to close the gap in Sales and Profit.

Delivered period and quarterly performance report and forecast for QTGNI Bus.

Coordinated the development of the annual operating plan (AOP) and guided analytics of the strategic plan integrating all in a single company-wide operating cycle ($3B annual sales and $800MM NOPBT).

Sales Finance Manager - PepsiCo, North America

PepsiCo PepsiCo, Dallas

Managed plan, financial forecast, and profitability of a $210MM business for the North Central and Southeast regions in the Specialty & Self-Service Retail (SSSR) group of the FSV division across PepsiCo.

Worked with FSV Director of Finance, Director of Sales, field organization, and major customers to identify and execute sales opportunities considering volume/mix, market share, and profit implications.

Innovation Finance Manager - Frito Lay, North America PepsiCo PepsiCo, Dallas

Delivered full P&L and project qualification leadership to PC Frito Lay brands and Packaging Innovation, including development and optimization of financial business plans for all new product initiatives.

Developed Capex models for Innovation projects and presented them to Sr Investment boards for approval.

08/2002 - 01/2004

Sr. Associate, Economic & Valuation Services

KPMG KPMG, Dallas

Provided consulting and compliance services related to the valuation and structuring of inter-company transactions for multinational companies.

Worked on the Advanced Price Agreements (APA).

Used cost allocation methods to valuate inter-company service agreements and determine if the appropriate markup is consistent with arm's length specifications.

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LANGUAGES

English

Native

Spanish

Native

French

Conversational

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