Ana Freixo

Experience

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  Renova

  Apr 2000 - Dec 2000

  Sales Trainee
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  DURITCAST, S.A.

  Jan 2001 - Oct 2003

  AP and AR Specialist

  * Validation and approval of invoices from suppliers * Upload invoices using accounting tools * Communicate effectively with suppliers to resolve discrepancies* Collection management * General support to the accounting department (Month-end close review, prepare cash flow and payments)* Support the CFO during budget preparation and ad hoc analysis

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  Digital Virgo

  Apr 2004 - Dec 2004

  Accountant

  * Validation and approval of invoices from suppliers * Upload invoices using accounting tools * Communicate effectively with suppliers to resolve discrepancies

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  Paramount International

  Jan 2005 - Oct 2024

  Reporting to the VP of FP&A for Programming, Production and Marketing, responsible for budgeting, forecasting, accounting (IRFS) and reporting for the international division of the company:* Consolidation, analysis and monthly reporting to the central FP&A team of variances and cause of change* Supported month-end processes to ensure accurate financial reports (IFRS). Review by location, legal entity, cost center and GL account, posting accruals and reclasses when applicable* Provided senior management with financial reporting and analysis to be used for strategic and tactical decision-making, working with different stakeholders across the business and in different locations (Europe, USA, Latam and Asia)* Partnered with finance and business teams to collect accurate information and ensure the correct transfer of data into financial and planning systems and in a timely manner (SAP and Longview)* Assisted the relevant business teams with monthly and ad hoc financial analysis, evaluation of risks / opportunities and provided recommendations* Prepared cash flow for EMEA VIS (Viacom International Studio) productions* Supported external audits (providing documentation and information)* Managed a team of 7 people (GBS in Budapest) providing necessary training and coaching (for 2 years).Achievements:* Developed and implemented a Marketing report for all the international regions achieving 20% yearly savings, while maintaining margins.* Developed a report to provide detailed and full visibility of variances across all the international regions and be able to deliver accurate and insightful cause of change.* Developed a report to calculate amortisation costs for Viacom International Studios productions according to revenue recognition, essential to annual and long-term planning. Show less Reporting to the Director of FP&A Iberia:* Managed Estimates/Forecasts, LRP and annual Operating Plan for revenues and costs in collaboration with business and finance teams aligned with Paramount's fiscal calendar for Affiliates Revenues and OPEX* Reported variances and cause of change to business partners and finance leaders* Partnered with finance and business teams to collect accurate information and ensure the accurate transfer of data into financial and planning systems and in a timely manner (SAP and Longview)* Assisted the relevant business teams with monthly and ad hoc financial analysis, evaluation of risks / opportunities and provided recommendations* Supported month-end processes to ensure accurate financial reports (IFRS). Review by legal entity, cost center and GL account, posting accruals and reclasses when applicable* Prepared cash flow for content acquisitions and local productions* BS reconciliations following SOX controls* Supported external audits (providing documentation and information) Show less Reporting to the Director of FP&A Iberia:* Managed Estimates/Forecasts, LRP and annual Operating Plan for revenues and costs in collaboration with business and finance teams aligned with Paramount's fiscal calendar for Affiliates Revenues, CAPEX and OPEX.* Reported variances and cause of change to business partners and finance leaders* Partnered with finance and business teams to collect accurate information and ensure the accurate transfer of data into financial and planning systems and in a timely manner (JDE and Longview)* Prepared monthly and ad-hoc analysis, reports and information requests* Supported month-end processes to ensure accurate financial reports (IFRS). Review by legal entity, cost center and GL account posting accruals and reclasses when applicable* BS reconciliations following SOX controls* Supported external audits (providing documentation and information) Show less

  • Sr Manager / Manager - FP&A Content & Marketing - International (EMEA & Asia, LATAM and HQ)

    Jul 2019 - Oct 2024

  • Sr Financial Analyst

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2019

  • Sr Financial Controller

    Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Sr Financial Controller / Financial Controller

    Apr 2008 - Sept 2013

  • AP Assistant

    Jan 2005 - Apr 2008