Luz Maria Aliaga Caruso
Sydney,NSW
Summary
International Senior FP&A Analyst with over a decade of experience in finance and accounting roles. Proven expertise in strategic financial planning, budgeting, management reporting, and business partnering. Strong background in implementing financial systems including Anaplan and COGNOS IBM, driving process automation for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Experienced in global SaaS startups, service businesses, and manufacturing companies, with a track record in investment rounds, IPO preparation, and M&A diligence. Proactive, analytical, and dedicated professional known for thriving in challenging and dynamic environments. Excellent team player with international experience and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Reporting and FP&A Analyst
Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV)
Sydney, NSW
08.2024 - Current
- Lead the preparation of comprehensive monthly financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to local management and international stakeholders.
- Drive the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing accurate projections to guide strategic growth and foster stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborate with senior management teams, offering insights into business operations and aligning financial goals with company objectives.
- Conduct tender pricing and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making and competitive positioning.
- Actively participate in the ongoing automation and streamlining of manual processes within the Finance department to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Utilize SAP systems for financial data management and reporting, with proficiency in Power BI to create insightful visualizations for decision-making.
Senior Finance Analyst Consultant
Promedon
Barcelona
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Collaborated on building the FP&A function for Europe and Asia, integrating financial models across more than 60 countries as part of a company structure transformation
- Provided expert analysis and advice for finance functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Led model building and process implementation
- Improved forecast accuracy by 15% through advanced financial modeling
- Enhanced financial literacy among non-financial stakeholders through targeted training sessions
Senior FP&A Analyst and Business Partner
Typeform
Barcelona
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Spearheaded Anaplan implementation to enhance planning dynamics and accelerate decision-making
- Improved month-end close timing, data quality, and processes across company areas, reducing planning cycle time by 2 days
- Acted as a key business partner, collaborating with R&D and S&M teams to align their goals with broader company objectives
- Provided strategic support on budgeting and forecasting, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities
- Tracked KPIs and built financial models
- Identified and corrected misaligned marketing campaigns, reducing churn by 5%
FP&A Analyst and Business Partner
Page Group
Barcelona
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted financial and operational analysis for the support services team
- Implemented Cognos IBM for enhanced reporting capabilities
- Acted as a business partner, validating costs and performing budget/forecast analysis
- Presented reports to the board, optimizing processes, and conducting project-based financial analysis
- Enhanced cross-functional collaboration by building strong relationships with marketing and sales teams
Finance Controller
Page Group
Barcelona
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed financial accruals, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards
- Conducted balance sheet account reconciliations and maintained financial records to support month-end and year-end closing processes
- Prepared budget/forecast, explaining variations and strategic accruals, achieving a 90% accuracy rate
- Analysed internal cost allocations, presented monthly P&L, and conducted web sales analysis, contributing to a 10% increase in sales efficiency
- Managed ad-hoc analyses and reports, providing insights that led to a 7% reduction in operational expenses
Financial Advisor
S&C Inversiones S.A
Córdoba
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Provided financial and fiscal advice for companies and individuals, managing portfolios worth over $5M
- Managed local and international accounts
- Analysed economic and political contexts, researched capital markets, and generated client reports that improved satisfaction rates by 10%
- Participated in strategic decisions, process improvements, and control
Finance Controller
KURSAAL S.A
Córdoba
03.2011 - 06.2014
- Led financial planning and analysis, business projections, and short/long-term planning
- Analysed scenarios within future projections and generated periodic P&L and BS analysis
- Evaluated performance, set prices for different product lines, and provided evaluations for strategic investments
Education
International Master in Finance - Financial Analysis and Planning, Financial Accounting, Strategic Management, Advanced Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Leading Individual Teams
EADA Business School
Barcelona06.2019
Bachelor In Business Administration -
Universidad Católica de Córdoba
Córdoba12.2015
Double Degree on Business Administration - Corporate Finance, Corporate Communications, Organizational Behavior, International HRM, Creativity Development, International Project Management
Montpellier Business School
Montpellier06.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Cognos
- Anaplan
- Netsuite (oracle)
- Power BI
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Model building
- Agile Methodology
- Financial reporting
- Operational reporting
- Relationship building
- Influence decisions
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Analytical Thinking
- Autonomy
- Experienced on WFH
- Business Partnering
References
References available upon request
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteering, Córdoba, 02/01/10, 12/31/15, Support for primary school students with low resources
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Climbing
- Cooking
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Phone
+61, 492919784
Timeline
Senior Reporting and FP&A Analyst
Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV)
08.2024 - Current
Senior Finance Analyst Consultant
Promedon
11.2022 - 07.2024
Senior FP&A Analyst and Business Partner
Typeform
09.2021 - 10.2022
FP&A Analyst and Business Partner
Page Group
01.2020 - 09.2021
Finance Controller
Page Group
09.2019 - 12.2019
Financial Advisor
S&C Inversiones S.A
10.2015 - 09.2018
Finance Controller
KURSAAL S.A
03.2011 - 06.2014
International Master in Finance - Financial Analysis and Planning, Financial Accounting, Strategic Management, Advanced Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Leading Individual Teams
EADA Business School
Bachelor In Business Administration -
Universidad Católica de Córdoba
Double Degree on Business Administration - Corporate Finance, Corporate Communications, Organizational Behavior, International HRM, Creativity Development, International Project Management
Montpellier Business School
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