Erik Garcia

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Finance Director with a People-First Approach | Championing Digital and Business Transformation | Innovator with an Entrepreneurial Spirit | Challenges 👉 Opportunities

  • Education

    • University of cambridge

      2022 - 2022
      Diploma of education digital transformation

      Programme designed to identify potential disruptive trends and implications of the disruptions within industries. Study the various business models and business ecosystems. Analyse the strategies and characteristics of business models followed by successful and adaptable companies

    • Simon bolivar university

      2002 - 2008
      Master of engineering (m.eng) geophysics
    • Universidad católica andrés bello

      2010 - 2010
      Project manager diploma project manager diploma

      Second in class

  • Experience

    • Quantec geoscience

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      Project engineer

      Managing Complex Exploration Projects Across 10 Countries for a Global Oil and Mining Leader.- In this early role, I was responsible for managing the financial and operational aspects of exploration projects, ensuring client satisfaction and delivering on project objectives in a global setting.- Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, aligning financial and operational goals with client needs.- Provided financial recommendations that supported project completion, ensuring operational efficiency. Show less

    • Skanska

      Jan 2009 - Dec 2018

      Delivering Financial Insights to Support Strategic Decision-Making for £2bn revenue UK business. As the FP&A Manager, I was responsible for monitoring performance indicators and providing financial insights to facilitate long-term planning and profitability.- Led portfolio rationalisation resulting in Companywide restructure from 9 to 6 Company Units. Awarded Finance Employee of the year.- Managed quarterly reporting to the Swedish parent company, focusing on variances and trend analysis for long-term forecasting.- Evaluated business improvement projects and recommended actions that improved profitability and operational performance.- Provided key insights through financial modeling, helping senior leaders anticipate financial challenges and opportunities. Show less Aligning Financial Performance with Industry Growth and Mega Trends for £15bn Global Business. I provided macroeconomic and financial insights to the board, ensuring the company’s financial strategy aligned with industry growth trends and supported high-stakes M&A transactions.- Delivered comprehensive macroeconomic analysis of Central European and Latin American markets, supporting strategic growth decisions.- Provided M&A support, including competitive analysis and risk assessments, contributing to successful acquisition deals.- Prepared and aligned the company’s Annual Report with market trends, enabling informed decisions by the Board. Show less

      • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

        Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
      • Group Financial Services Manager

        May 2014 - Jan 2016
      • Business Controller

        Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
      • Participant in Skanska Stretch Global Program

        Nov 2011 - May 2014
      • FP&A Manager

        Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
    • Bmi group

      Jan 2019 - Jun 2024

      Role that allowed me to provide a holistic approach on transformation activities, from design and strategising to implementing tactical solutions. Partnering with Supply Chain to optimizing results across all manufacturing sites. - Built a new team, transitioning from a traditional transactional mindset to true business partnering.- Delivered key financial and operational targets, including improvements in Working Capital and profitability for all manufacturing sites.- Led S&OP Finance initiatives, improving DIO and OTIF. Managed capital expenditure appraisals for multimillion projects Show less I led the FP&A function for a €2bn business across Europe and Asia, reporting to the parent company in the US, and ensured timely financial insights and reporting for C-Suite and regional leaders.- Co-led acquisition and integration of a £75m business. - Led the financial transformation of the business, including the rollout of a €200m SAP S/4Hana project and a legal entity simplification from 250 to 130.- Shifted the FP&A team from a traditional reporting function to a true business partnering model, supporting operational and commercial decision-making across Europe, Africa and Asia- Designed and delivered Budget, and Forecasting cycles across 14 countries. Defining measures, cadence and key messaging of the reviews with C-Suite Show less

      • Head of Finance Operations (Supply Chain) for UK&I

        Jun 2022 - Jun 2024
      • Global Head of FP&A

        Aug 2019 - Aug 2022
      • Group Reporting Manager

        Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
    • Varian

      Oct 2024 - now
      Finance director uk&i

      Leading alongside Managing Director & Management Team to become first option in medical technology, envisioning a world without fear of cancer, pushing the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients- Responsible for entire financials, compliance and all financial projects. Finance Business Partner for UK&I, Iberia, Italy and Greece- Interface with Auditors and external Company Secretary on any Board meetings or resolutions- Proactively providing business and financial analysis, as well as analyzing variances and trends in business performance to assist the Zone in achieving goals and making decisions.Identification of potential for improvement, risks and opportunities on the basis of decision-relevant financial data.- Provide regular forward-looking data and analysis to management in terms of profitability, competitive environment and products.- Execution of the strategic 5-year plan and local budget process for Zone GBI and the legal entity.Preparation of the monthly forecast Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ai applications in marketing and finance

      The wharton school
      Sept 2024
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    • Chartered financial controller

      Chartered institute of professional certifications
      Jul 2022
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