Project Manager and Controller

Manuel Niño

********@*****.*** • 825-***-**** • Calgary, AB T2X 3W8

www.linkedin.com/in/ninokruh

HIGHLIGHTS

International business manager and MBA with over 10 years of project controls, project management and financial management in multinationals, small companies, and multiple countries. Strong background and acumen in project controls: full knowledge of the entire financial business cycle, design and execution of financial strategic direction, implementation of programs for Project Controls as a Business Partner and integration with PMO, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the operation of project controls and financial control departments. I can very clearly communicate project information to management audiences. SAP Super-user, experience in Primavera P6 and integration with SAP R/3 in large EPC projects, Microsoft Excel wizard including VBA programming. Proven skills in the development and implementation of financial policies and systems including SOX compliance and risk management, establishment of performance standards and preparation of various financial reports for senior management. Native speaker of English and Spanish, conversational-level German. Additional skills include business analysis, process improvement, and excellent communication and teamwork. Integrity, intellect, curiosity, and energy among key strengths.

I give great importance to enjoying my time at work and having team members perform at their best. I care a bit less about titles and responsibilities, and more about how my work can add value to the organization and to the teams around me. Learning new things and meeting new people are always welcome in my life. If you ask me to tell you a story, it will probably be a long one. Two phrases you will always hear me say: “Yes, we can” and “There is always room for improvement”.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Corporate Strategy Major. The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business. Columbus, Ohio, USA.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in International Business Management, Finance Minor. La Sabana University. Bogotá, Colombia.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Business Controller and Financial Manager. Stork, a Fluor company – Remote. 2018 to present.

I have a great team of 9 people, and we are responsible for the relationships with the banks and managing the entire company’s working capital performance. I also have indirect oversight of a team of over 40 people, including four functional leaders (accounting, taxes, insurance, and reporting). A constant and thorough review of the performance and risks of every project in the company, along with keeping a close eye on the overhead costs, are the basis for the overall projections of liquidity and capital needs. My scope includes operations in three countries.

The main achievements in this role so far have been the implementation and improvement of processes in the Treasury and Corporate Finance functions, to be more in line with multinational standards; as well as the evolution of Treasury functions into the banking ‘digital era’. This has included major changes in mindset of the team. I have also been directly responsible for a reduction by 52% in financial expenses for the company in two years, while maintaining steady debt levels; and for creating a structure and methodology for reliable financial forecasting. I manage transactions totaling over 800 MUSD, including payroll for around 15,000 people, per year.

Project Senior Financial Controller, Power Grid (Substations) business unit. Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) – United States. 2015-2017

After working with EPC projects in the Oil and Gas business, in this role I worked in similar projects for the Electrical Substations business. I got to meet a whole new group of customers and a different way of doing projects. I also got to experience living in North Carolina, which was a welcome surprise.

I exclusively managed mega-projects with a total volume of > 400 MUSD, and all project sites were in the US. I was directly responsible for all aspects of project controls, risk management, financial and management reporting. The main achievements here were the improvement of business and project control processes and the successful execution of financial controls for new projects. Key projects: Waterfront S/S 223 (customer PHI – Exelon), San Mateo GIS (customer Pacific Gas and Electric), Browns Ferry Nuclear (customer Tennessee Valley Authority).

Project Senior Financial Controller, Oil Gas and Petrochemicals business unit. Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) – United States and International. 2011-2015

During this time, I was financially responsible for projects in execution out of Houston, TX, and Westerville, OH, for the OGP business unit; I oversaw a small team of controllers who were responsible for smaller projects. I exclusively managed projects over 100 MUSD; total volume was >350 MUSD, project sites were in different parts of the world, including Brazil, Saudi Arabia, India, Norway, North Africa, and the United States. Team development, business consolidation, project risk management, and financial reporting were among my key responsibilities. The main achievement here was the successful application of financial controls and improvement measures for all projects in execution for the business unit. Key projects: Sadara MAC (customer Saudi Aramco-Dow Chemical), Mukhaizna Oman EPC (customer Oxy), QCLNG-Telecom (customer Bechtel). For this role, I was based in Houston, TX, USA.

SCM Intern, Process Automation division, Asea Brown Boveri (ABB). Westerville, OH, USA 2010-2011.

Chief Operating Officer, Virtual Enterprise Suites (startup). Bogotá, Colombia 2008-2009.

Regional Financial Analyst, Siemens Austral Andina. Bogotá, Colombia 2007-2008.

Special Assistant to the Regional Human Resources Vice-president, Siemens Austral Andina. Bogotá, Colombia 2005-2007.

Administrative assistant, Regional Legal Department, Siemens Austral Andina. Bogotá, Colombia 2004-2005.

Office assistant, Distribution Transformer Design, Siemens Colombia. Bogotá, Colombia 2004.

Office assistant, Power Transformer Quality Control, Siemens Colombia. Bogotá, Colombia 2004.

English teacher, Alliance Language Centers. Bogotá, Colombia 2000-2005.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Microsoft Excel wizard including VBA programming, SAP Super-user (R/3 and ByDesign), SAP Business Objects, PowerBI, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project.

Languages: Native speaker in Spanish and English. Conversational-level German.

Volunteering activities: Fisher Latino Graduate Association (treasurer), Fisher Graduate Student Association, speaker for welcoming international students to the Fisher College of Business whenever required, participation in fundraisers to feed the hungry through our local Catholic church.

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