Fabricio Calvo

Fabricio Calvo

US-Affiliates SAP Implementation Team

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  • About me

    FINANCE PROFESSIONAL ❖ Strategist ❖ Analytical ❖ Financial Planner & Controller ❖ 10+ yrs Boosting Value Creation!

  • Education

    • Harding University

      1996 - 2000
      BBA Finance, Economics

      Actividades y grupos:❖ Intl. Collegiate Business Policy Competition Harding Univ. Team 00 ❖ State Phi Beta Lambda Business Competition 99 ❖ Society for Advancement of Management SAM Executive VP 98-00. VP for Social Work, 97-98. ❖ Magna Cum Laude Academic Honors 00 ❖ Omicron Delta Kappa The National Leadership Honorary Society 00 ❖ The National Dean’s List America’s Outstanding College Students 00 ❖ Walton International Scholarship Program ❖ Dean’s List Academic Honors 97-00 ❖ Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Soc 96

  • Experience

    • Procter & Gamble

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
      US-Affiliates SAP Implementation Team

      Implementation of SAP solution for the US Affiliate Accounting Department. Proven effective communication and project management skills along with team set of mind in order to achieve project plan objectives◆ Master data development - US Affiliates ◆ System-integrated testing scenarios - SAP Migration ◆ End user training

    • GlaxoSmithKline

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
      Financial Analyst CARICAM

      Key financial planning partner to Commercial Team in order to achieve targets. Leader of annual P&L Budget (+$150M Rev) and coordination of FP&A activities and interdepartmental projects. Main deliverables included proactive review and analysis of profitability of Caricam Markets (P&L), Sales performance reviews, price, COGs, A&P and overheads, on time Month-end results consolidation, Forecasts analysis, marketing investment analysis and commercial profitability monitoring. ◆ A&P +14% efficiencies ◆ OVH savings -$0.5K ($8Mill budget) ◆ Designed Finance Data Mart structure & customized reporting platform ◆ Chart of Accounts optimization ◆ Month-end close process improvement Mostrar menos

    • GlaxoSmithKline

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
      Strategic Planning Manager CARICAM & Andean

      Achieved full implementation of 6 major projects in 13 Markets (Central America, Caribbean, Andean) (36 countries cluster). Delivered on time practical solutions to business challenges and demonstrated effective leadership by aligning other business units’ efforts and resources, working with limited budget/headcount, along with managing risks and threats that hindered project deliverables. ◆ Deployment of new pediatric line of 5 new products in region +$3M ◆ In licensing - $3.5M value ◆ Developed Sales Effectiveness Tool (+20K regional clients mapping) improving Sales accuracy (70% accuracy) ◆ Alignment of sales/marketing promotional activities (+5% savings) ◆ Sales Force Automation implementation Mostrar menos

    • Mondelēz International

      Mar 2008 - Jun 2010
      Finance Manager Central America & Dom Rep

      • Demonstrated full ownership of Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibilities, overseeing Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), aligning the company’s efforts and priorities, leading to an increased portfolio profitability of 210 basis points.• Enhanced Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) forecast accuracy by 5% and streamlined and automated the month-end closing process, resulting in a simplified and more efficient process.

    • WNS Global Services

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
      Finance - Operations Site Manager

      • Orchestrated the seamless transition of Finance & Accounting processes across 9 countries to the Americas Shared Service Center in Costa Rica. Ensured adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to maintain high quality and efficiency standards.• Designed the organizational structure to establish a robust team of over 100 full-time equivalents (FTEs) in the Service Center, showcasing adept leadership in driving successful outcomes through people. • Ensured full compliance with regulatory standards including SOX, IFRS, and GAAP, to safeguard financial integrity and transparency Mostrar menos

    • GRUMA

      Jan 2012 - Feb 2013
      Marketing Investment Controller & Services Manager - Central America

      • Attained efficiencies of over $2 million in Advertising and Promotion spending and negotiated supplier agreements resulting in additional savings of $500K across agencies, sponsorships, and Point-of-Purchase (PoP) materials.• Optimized contract, promotion, and budget processes to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

    • RB

      Jun 2013 - Jan 2017

      • Led the finance agenda during the acquisition of a manufacturing site (M&A), ensuring seamless operations and supply continuity. Implemented critical financial activities to ensure the site's readiness to operate under the company's financial systems and processes.• Completed implementation of SAP ERP, streamlining operations, and enhancing efficiency across the manufacturing site.• Played a pivotal role in finalizing the M&A agreement and Service Level Agreements (s), ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory compliance. Mostrar menos Directed comprehensive financial activities including accounting, treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and IT Services, while providing strategic guidance to the management board to achieve regional financial objectives.• Achieved a significant improvement in Gross Margin by 293 bps, reduced overhead costs by $0.2 million, and enhanced Net Working Capital by 200 bps.• Successfully decreased Accounts Receivable collection time by 20 days, improving cash flow management and financial liquidity Mostrar menos

      • Supply Finance Controller - Manufacturing Plant for the Americas

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
      • Finance Integration Manager – Manufacturing Site Acquisition - Mexico

        Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
      • Finance Manager Central America

        Jun 2013 - Jan 2015
    • Monterrey Christian School

      Sept 2018 - Sept 2022
      Finance and Operations Manager

      • Consistently led the attainment of operational and financial KPIs at a nonprofit institution over a 4-year tenure.• Strategically allocated resources to enhance core business strategic objectives, resulting in a sustained enrollment growth of over 600 students over 3 years.• Led a significant transformation in Communication, Enrollment, Customer Service, and General Services, resulting in increased satisfaction and engagement.• Diligently managed accounts receivable, reducing bad debt to less than 1% and maintaining strong cash flow despite pandemic challenges Mostrar menos

    • SmileDirectClub

      Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
      Sr Manager Insurance Collections and Claims

      • Cultivated Operational Excellence endeavors, fostering a culture of engagement and innovation, resulting in heightened efficiency and agility in critical operational workflows. Implemented robust practices to ensure data integrity and enable transparent disclosure of accounts receivable balances, totaling over $10 million.• Orchestrated a 10% reduction in claim submission time and a 5% decrease in claim rejection/denials.• Significantly reduced aged accounts (over 120 days) from 36% to 12%, resulting in a marked improvement in receivables balance of approximately $500,000.• Conducted thorough root cause analysis for bad debt incidents, leading to the implementation of innovative practices and a reduction of bad debt by 2%. Mostrar menos

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Gestión de operaciones, procesos y estrategias

      INCAE Business School
      Jul 2023
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