Open To Work
Sara Alvarez
Woluwe Saint Pierre
Summary
Finance Manager with expertise in internal controls, accounting, and business analysis. Demonstrated success in enhancing cross-functional communication and fostering financial awareness across departments. Proven track record in mentoring colleagues and driving team development initiatives. Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Consultant
Platinum Services Europe
Genval
09.2024 - Current
- Help customers to improve the accounting within their ERP (reconciliations, consolidation, e-invoicing..)
- Promote automations that provide added value
- Analyzed financial data to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Led workshops to educate clients on financial planning best practices.
- Implemented systems enhancements that improved operational efficiencies across departments.
Finance Director EMEAI/ Global Logistics Director
Elessent Clean Technologies
Hoeilaart
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Responsible for the financials of the entities in Europe, monthly closings and reporting
- Responsible for the Annual Accounts in different countries including India-South Africa-Morocco and Saudi Arabia (10 entities)
- Main contact for Banking , Direct and Indirect tax
- Lead the Global Sales&Logistics Coordination team , managing the business flow from the contract signature to cash collection
Financial Controller EMEA
MECS Europe/Africa
Hoeilaart
02.2014 - 02.2018
- Annual Accounts Local Gaap
- Responsible for Audit
- Internal controls for all the entities in my scope (10)
Accounting Lead EMEA
DuPont
Mechelen
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Accounting and Reporting Lead DuPont Performance Material and Packaging and Industrial Polymers Europe
- Internal Controls Specialist for 3 business in the region
- Responsible for the Plant production costs (6 Plant Cost Analysts)
Senior Business Analyst EMEA
DuPont
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting processes and improve efficiency.
Developed process maps to identify gaps and recommend enhancements in workflows.
Developed new analytical systems to improve essential business metrics visibility.
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting processes and improve efficiency.
- Developed process maps to identify gaps and recommend enhancements in workflows.
- Developed new analytical systems to improve essential business metrics visibility.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Universidad Oviedo
Spain06-1994
Skills
- Financial analysis
- ERP systems
- Financial reporting
- Compliance and Internal Controls Expert
- Automation implementations
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
•EPFC Expert Teacher International Trade( Teaching in Year 3 Bachelor's Degree)
• Project management, process mapping, and training ensured a smooth transition in ERPs implementations
•By implementing strong internal controls, external and internal audits were always successful.
• Standardized terms of payment to improve cash management.
• Implemented a new process to reduce the closing days and improve reporting.
• Trained my team members on accounting aspects; 1st in class team.
• Project management, process mapping, and training ensured a smooth transition in ERPs implementations
•By implementing strong internal controls, external and internal audits were always successful.
• Standardized terms of payment to improve cash management.
• Implemented a new process to reduce the closing days and improve reporting.
• Trained my team members on accounting aspects; 1st in class team.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Native
Native
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
Italian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Finance Consultant
Platinum Services Europe
09.2024 - Current
Finance Director EMEAI/ Global Logistics Director
Elessent Clean Technologies
01.2018 - 01.2024
Financial Controller EMEA
MECS Europe/Africa
02.2014 - 02.2018
Accounting Lead EMEA
DuPont
01.2009 - 01.2014
Senior Business Analyst EMEA
DuPont
01.2006 - 01.2009
MBA - Business Management
Universidad Oviedo