Elizabeth García Hernández
Summary
Senior finance professional with more than 15 years working with multinational corporations, with a strong background in managing financial operations, providing in-depth financial analysis, and driving business performance. During my career I have supported finance and commercial departments with strategic planning, teams and personnel management, working closely with department heads and senior leadership to align financial goals with overall business objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
G&A FP&A Spending Manager
Intel
11.2021 - Current
- Lead and mentor the G&A PF&A team on their responsibilities, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to perform effectively and provide training and development opportunities to enhance the team performance
- Central point of contact and consolidator for all the G&A FP&A communications, tasks and deliverables
- Lead the team on the financial planning process, including budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and Annual Plan, and the revision meetings with Controllers, providing insights into business performance and recommending actions to address issues
- Analyze financial results to identify trends, key drivers, and opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth with the Super Groups under responsibility
- Provide financial guidance to department heads, working closely with them to develop strategic plans and budget proposals, by providing detailed financial analysis on projects, spending, and other business initiatives
- Identify improvement and automation opportunities to streamline financial planning processes and improve the accuracy, time and cash savings
- Implement best practices and systems to enhance forecasting and reporting capabilities
Senior Planning and Forecasting Finance Partner
GlaxoSmithKline
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Coordinate the Oral Health BU P&L forecasting activities, including Gross to Net integrity, A&P, Opex and Profit accuracy
- Finance Partnering to the Marketing teams to ensure the forecast execution and provide financial insights on the decisions making
- Coordinate the Annual Budget activities (templates, team meetings, gathering of information, presentations, sign off and submission)
- Provide analysis and reports to the Business Directors highlighting any potential Risks and Ops
- Ensure the integrity of financial, regulatory and management information according to the corporate policies, US GAAPS and IFRS
Finance Planning and Controlling Manager
GlaxoSmithKline
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Lead the Regional Pharma and Vaccines Financial Planning and Control team, providing support to all business units by ensuring integrity, transparency and reliability of Financial Reporting
- Finance referral point for the Commercial area creating the required interfaces to deliver financial targets
- Scope includes decision support, Return on Investment, DRM support and performance management
- Coordinate the Pharma and Vaccines Financial Management activities in support of delivering business strategies and solution, maintaining strong financial governance
- Facilitate forecasting, LRF and 3 Years Plan processes for all Business Units
- Optimize Core Commercial Cycle (DRM and S&OP)
Senior Financial Controller
BASF de Costa Rica
08.2010 - 05.2017
Credit and Collection Responsible
BAYER S.A.
05.2007 - 07.2010
- Credit and Collection Responsible, and Assistance to Controlling Department, Cropscience Division
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Financial Management
Universidad Fidélitas
02.2025
Business Administration Major Degree (Licenciatura) -
Universidad de Costa Rica
04.2009
Bachelor in Business Administration -
Universidad de Costa Rica
02.2006
Skills
- Team leadership
- Staff training and development
- Business partnering
- Financial acumen
- Proficient in Excel/ PBI /SAP
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Financial statement analysis
- Creative and critical thinking
- Interpersonal communication
- Budget control
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
G&A FP&A Spending Manager
Intel
11.2021 - Current
Senior Planning and Forecasting Finance Partner
GlaxoSmithKline
01.2020 - 07.2021
Finance Planning and Controlling Manager
GlaxoSmithKline
05.2017 - 12.2019
Senior Financial Controller
BASF de Costa Rica
08.2010 - 05.2017
Credit and Collection Responsible
BAYER S.A.
05.2007 - 07.2010
Business Administration Major Degree (Licenciatura) -
Universidad de Costa Rica
Bachelor in Business Administration -
Universidad de Costa Rica
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Financial Management
Universidad Fidélitas
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