Patricia Arana

F&A Manager @Asesores y Servicios de Centroamerica

Financial AnalystAccountantCompliance OfficerCFOQuantitative Analyst🏦 Finance

I have more than 16 years of experience in the financial area, leading multidisciplinary teams of up to 10 people. Additionally, I have extensive experience in financial analysis and management, leadership and strategic planning, communication focused on results, and data-driven decision-making. I am also skilled in big data analysis tools and change management tools such as Power BI, as well as training teams at the administrative and financial levels. My objective is to lead work groups in administrative areas for companies with global businesses. I have leadership skills, the ability to work in a team, enjoy finding solutions to problems, and discovering ways to make work time more efficient. ABOUT ME: My experience includes: • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: Coordination of multicultural/remote teams in different countries, including but not limited to: United States, India, Central America, and the Caribbean. • STRATEGIC PLANNING: Leadership from a financial perspective to achieve operational efficiency while expanding markets and increasing profits. • DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING: Implementation of business excellence tools to have real-time information on the financial/operational health of the company. • LEADERSHIP OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS: Leadership of teams in Human Resources, IT, Accounting, Collections, Legal, and Internal Communication. • HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT: Applying tools for the recruitment, selection, training, and development of internal staff, increasing satisfaction levels and addressing internal challenges. • CORPORATE COMMUNICATION: Managing internal communication programs with employees to strengthen the corporate brand and improve team coexistence. • AUTOMATION OF INTERNAL CONTROLS: Development of tools to mitigate risks that may arise depending on the size of the organizations. • INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT: Using available applications to properly manage access according to their data knowledge needs. Contact me!

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Work Background

StollerFinance & Administration Manager, Local Controller, and Legal Representative

Aug. 2015 - Jun. 2024Zona 12, Guatemalaa) Coordination and preparation of the financial information requested by the Headquarters, General Management, or internal or external Auditors. b) Integration and control of financial information to prepare monthly and annual Income Statements, Financial Balance, and Cash Flow. c) Elaboration, integration, and monitoring of the annual budget, periodic and comparative reports of its execution. d) Supervision and authorization of all matters related to taxes and compliance with laws and regulations. e) Control of a healthy and profitable accounts receivable portfolio for the entity. f) Establishment, monitoring, and control of credit policy and procedures. g) Support to the sales department with periodic reports as determined by General Management. h) Leadership and coordination of the supervision of external suppliers or governmental entities: SAT, IGSS, HR, IT support, payroll, insurance companies, contracts, corporates, banks, communication systems, security, public services, and others. i) Review and assurance of the efficient functioning of financial, accounting, and administrative processes, maintaining adequate internal controls. j) Development and maintenance of updated operational, financial, accounting, and administrative manuals and procedures for the entity. k) Selection, development, control, and performance evaluation of the Financial and Administrative staff. l) Development, monitoring, and support in the salary and benefits strategy of the entity, such as medical and life insurance. m) Control of vacations, labor contracts, loans, and other employee benefits. n) Administration, analysis, and reporting of information, upon request of interested parties, of commercial management, administration, purchases, logistics, maintenance, or others. o) Negotiation and control of the best financial performance of cash flow with Banks or other institutions.

XeroxHealthcare Payer and Pharma - Utah Healthcare - LOB Finance Manager

Jul. 2013 - Aug. 2015GuatemalaManagement of an annual budget of $10 million and strategic planning for multiple companies that provide back-office support services, IT outsourcing, data processing, and customer relationship management in 3 countries (U.S., India, Philippines, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico). Supervision of accounting operations to ensure compliance with applicable US GAAP accounting standards for service companies and correct recording in financial information systems. I present an executive report to the financial vice presidency and ensure that reports and their dissemination comply with applicable government regulations, professional standards, and organizational policies. I direct activities related to budgeting, quarterly planning, monthly financial analysis, and constantly monitor compliance with these budgets by business area, division, and group. Risk analysis for new businesses through financial models related to the renewal or signing of new contracts within my area of responsibility, and support for the Operations Directorate in analyzing new business opportunities as well as current businesses, preparing projections, and conducting feasibility analysis of the figures presented by the sales department. Additionally, I conduct loss analysis due to value adjustments. Accounting knowledge to make journal entries, income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets, which are my main tools for financial analysis, both for US GAAP and for international accounting standards applicable in other countries. Review and approval of the method for calculating performance bonus payments for staff under my area of responsibility.

XeroxHealthcare Payer and Pharma - South Health Plans Group - LOB Finance Manager

Jan. 2013 - Jun. 2013Guatemala

XeroxHealthcare Payer and Pharma - Commercial Health Plans - East and Central Regions Finance Manager

Jun. 2012 - Dec. 2012Guatemala

BayerCorporate Controlling Analyst for CA&C

Jan. 2008 - Jun. 2012Guatemala• I am responsible for the socio-economic analysis of the region reported to the President. I also redesigned the template for the presentation of business figures under request of the headquarters, and it was implemented globally within Bayer. • I am part of the team that prepares financial analysis for specific business areas within the company, in order to detect their effect in the regional result. • I have done sales and operating results projections out of historical data in order to make evaluations against the figures delivered by the business areas, as well as the impact of the lack of accuracy within the region. • I have structured the information matrix available and analyzed the data in order to evaluate translation effects in the corporate expenses and to determine effective/possible savings. • I redesigned the corporate expenses report by type of expense for the entire region and implemented bridge analysis to detect important deviations and suggest corrective measures. • I was part of the team who created combined Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports for nine companies, with the purpose of making financial decisions for investments and financing. • I redesigned the Income Statement, Working Capital and Personnel reports with the purpose of improving the quality of data and presenting detailed analysis for the decision-making process (8 business areas, 9 companies). • I implemented the planning guidelines for forecasts and budget in Spanish, specifically customized for the region.

BayerAdministrative Assistant – Finance & Administration CA&C

Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2007Guatemala• I systemized controls to report figures to the headquarters, improving the follow-up and reducing delivery times.

Instituto Guatemalteco Americano -IGA-English teacher

Aug. 2005 - Dec. 2007GuatemalaTeach English to teenagers and adults for the Saturdays Program for different English levels. Give out exams and grades. Present grade tables to the coordination. Work in special project for the implementation of different teaching techniques. Manager: Nancy de Herrera

BayerAdministrative Assistant – Information Systems CA&C

Jul. 2003 - Dec. 2006Guatemala• I developed a purchases control system in order to keep statistical records and improve negotiation abilities with suppliers. • I provided support in the design and managed the program to keep track of incidents and claims, with the purpose of improving internal customer service.