Juan Ulloa

Experience

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  UVE SA

  Feb 2004 - Dec 2019

  • Directed comprehensive financial analysis, reporting to management and recommending strategic actions to improve financial health and drive growth.• Oversaw the finance and IT departments, setting and achieving strategic goals within a structured framework.• Managed the company’s budgeting process, collaborating closely with various departments to align company plans with financial forecasts.• Led audit processes, ensuring rigorous monitoring of finance and operational compliance. • Designed and implemented financial reporting and operational automation processes, enhancing efficiency and providing insights for improvement.• Developed Business Intelligence models and dashboards, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.• Oversaw the IT department, establishing objectives and frameworks to meet strategic goals, demonstrating a strong capability in both financial and IT leadership.

  • Director of Finance And Operations

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2019

  • Financial Business Analyst

    Feb 2004 - Jan 2012
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  FALCON PAPER & TRADING, INC.

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2021

  Financial Planning and Budget Manager

  • Partnered with business units to develop realistic yet challenging expense plans, supporting strategic and cost-saving project analyses.• Played a pivotal role in strategic project support, forecasting expenses and benefits with a keen eye on financial impacts.• Communicated financial results and operational impacts to finance partners, facilitating informed strategic planning and decision-making.• Led the response to financial variances with proactive measures and strategic adjustments.• Drove profit improvement projects with cross-functional teams, enhancing financial performance and operational efficiency.• Led efforts to automate reporting and planning models, improving efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis. Show less

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  Beam Suntory

  Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

  Senior Business Financial Analyst -Contractor

  • Managed the preparation of Budgets, Forecasts, and Strategic Plans, aligning with company planning cycles and deadlines.• Produced monthly financial forecasts in collaboration with demand planning and marketing finance teams, driving accuracy and strategic alignment.• Analyzed P&L by channel, market, and brand, providing actionable insights to commercial teams for business and financial optimization.• Identified trends and evaluated risks and opportunities through S&OP, informing gross margin strategies.• Ensured accurate and timely recognition of price support accruals through meticulous preparation of monthly journal entries.• Communicated effectively with team members about the execution and efficiency of commercial activities, driving improvements and effectiveness. Show less

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  Campbell Soup Company

  Jan 2022 - now

  Senior FP&A Analyst -Sales Finance

  • Delivered crucial financial insights, guiding management through informed decision-making with comprehensive analyses of actual performance versus business plans and specific projects.• Spearheaded the analysis of Volume/Mix/Price variances to inform strategic pricing decisions, protecting profit margins through detailed planning and effective implementation.• Pioneered innovative process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness, and ensuring alignment with budget and financial commitments.• Led the development and presentation of monthly and quarterly financial business reviews, leveraging Power BI to provide insightful metrics and comparisons against projections, budgets, and prior-year performance.• Coordinated the development and evaluation of investment proposals, ensuring timely and profitable decisions for brand-related projects.• Provided key financial leadership in the annual operating plan process, improving strategic financial planning and forecasting.• Enhanced cross-functional reporting capabilities by leading the transition to Power BI, fostering stronger partnerships across business and technology teams to deliver actionable business insights. Show less