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Esteban Arboleda-Faini

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Results-driven financial expert and transformational leader with 26 years of experience delivering exceptional financial performance, business expansion, and fostering operational excellence. Proven track record of success in financial analysis and management, strategic planning and execution, operational streamlining and efficiency, technology integration, long-range vision, and business growth acceleration.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

CFO

FLOWER COLLECTION ECUADOR, INC.
  • Monitored financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions and minimizing impact of variances
  • Prepared and presented business and operational reports to inform stakeholders
  • Developed strategies to optimize cash flow management by utilizing short-term investments and treasury products
  • Analyzed operations to evaluate company performance and to determine areas of potential improvement
  • Prepared quarterly forecasts incorporating sales projections, expense budgets, and capital expenditures plans
  • Directed upper management operations and proactively addressed and resolved challenges
  • Assisted in developing long-term business plans based on comprehensive economic analyses
  • Performed ad hoc analysis as required to support corporate initiatives and objectives
  • Reviewed monthly P&L statements to assess accuracy of reported results against forecasted targets
  • Identified cost reduction opportunities through analyzing current processes and implementing best practices
  • Created detailed reports on budgeting, forecasting, capital investments, and other financial management activities
  • Conducted financial analysis for the purpose of evaluating investment opportunities and assessing risks
  • Oversaw flow of cash and financial instruments
  • Evaluated financial reporting systems, accounting and collection procedures, and investment activities and made recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets and other financial control functions
  • Developed and analyzed information to assess current and future financial status of firms.

CFO

PETALS & PETALS, INC.
  • Direct financial, technical, and operational functions while ensuring alignment with company strategy and cash management to target working capitals and resource allocation
  • Overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting
  • Advising on long-term business and financial planning
  • Lead and streamline the finance team for optimal results and accurate financial position and performance
  • Establish and develop relations with senior management and stakeholders
  • Defining key metrics and performance indicators to evaluate overall business performance
  • Liaise with C-suite and Board, create, interpret and explain ad-hoc materials
  • Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and members of executive management team to ensure the company's financial support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures
  • Played a key role in boosting revenue by developing and implementing an in-house software that will integrate global operations, develop financial models and reporting tools for precise information needed for business growth, continuous improvements to financial processes, cost reduction, increase in margins and revenue generation.

CFO

INLANDES FARMS USA
  • Oversaw global operations in Ecuador, Spain and the USA with 1.5K+ employees
  • Innovated and proposed new investments and reporting systems based on country-specific analysis
  • Develop effective finance and accounting strategies for the benefit of the company
  • Develop and manage forecasting, and service and product pricing models, informing day to day operations
  • Manage detailed cash management across all companies
  • Oversee development, maintenance and presentation of monthly operating budgets and annual company operating including monthly P&L, budget, and cash forecasting
  • Facilitate organization audits and implement changes to process and practice enhancing compliance and audit standards
  • Assure that all legal, regulatory and compliance matters comply with policy and regulations
  • Oversaw the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards
  • Analyzed financial data from multiple sources to inform decision making at executive level meetings
  • Coordinated board meetings and liaised with members to address critical decisions.

Director of Finance

ONE FUR ALL PETS
03.2023 - Current
  • Managed development of annual budgets in accordance with organizational goals
  • Provided leadership in developing and maintaining budgeting processes and forecasting models
  • Directed and coordinated financial and budget operations to maximize investments and increase efficiency
  • Monitored progress towards achieving profitability targets by analyzing variance from budgeted amounts
  • Evaluated capital expenditure requests from different departments within the organization against established criteria such as ROI and strategic alignment
  • Established key performance indicators for tracking operational efficiency across departments
  • Spearheaded budget analysis and forecasting to align operating costs with business strategy
  • Analyzed company trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decision-making
  • Created reports summarizing key trends in financial performance across different products or divisions within the company structure
  • Identified opportunities for expansion into new product areas
  • Promoted organization's financial well-being by providing financial projections and accounting services and preparing growth plans.

Comptroller

INLANDES FARMS USA
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Oversaw global operations in Ecuador, Spain and the USA with 1.5K+ employees
  • Innovated and proposed new investments and reporting systems based on country-specific analysis
  • Develop effective finance and accounting strategies for the benefit of the company
  • Develop and manage forecasting, and service and product pricing models, informing day to day operations
  • Manage detailed cash management across all companies
  • Oversee development, maintenance and presentation of monthly operating budgets and annual company operating including monthly P&L, budget, and cash forecasting
  • Facilitate organization audits and implement changes to process and practice enhancing compliance and audit standards
  • Assure that all legal, regulatory and compliance matters comply with policy and regulations
  • Oversaw the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards
  • Analyzed financial data from multiple sources to inform decision making at executive level meetings
  • Coordinated board meetings and liaised with members to address critical decisions.

Financial Advisor & Auditor - Internship

DELOITTE & TOUCHE
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Helping clients identify, remediate, monitor and manage enterprise risk
  • Performing internal audit and assurance activities, consulting with engagement leadership on strategic plans and other business matters, and helping to anticipate emerging risks
  • Helping clients improve their information technology controls or technology risk management programs
  • Implementing business-aligned cyber risk management programs, processes, and systems
  • Assisting with compiling, analyzing and documenting facts for matters under investigation or in litigation
  • Focusing on the development and implementation of data-driven strategies for regulatory compliance and surveillance
  • Helping advise clients on strategic decisions through the use of financial modeling, financial analysis, and valuation.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.SC.) IN FINANCE -

SEK International University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Science
01.2001

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.SC.) IN ECONOMIS AND FINANCE -

SEK International University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Science
01.2001

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B.B.A.) -

SEK International University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Science
01.2001

Skills

  • SAP Business One
  • Oracle Business Intelligence
  • SQL
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Computers & Technology-Savvy
  • Windows
  • Mac OS
  • Servers
  • Routers
  • LAN
  • Wireless LAN
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Microsoft Project
  • Access
  • Crystal Reports
  • Sage
  • Successful leader with a track record of producing, presenting and managing the implementation of innovative B2B solutions, End-to-End automatization, payment solutions, financial integration of business needs and, ERPs development, implementation, integration and support, resulting in an extra 4% in revenue
  • Proven ability to develop, influence, inspire and engage people and teams, cross-functions, partnerships, and commercialize all aspects of a business, locally, regionally and internationally Experienced in converting every opportunity into success and of driving profit and growth by working and partnering with internal stakeholders, establishing sales relationships, marketing strategies, customers retention, client focus, strategic vision, collaboration, value added services and priorities in the short and long-term Generating and average of 14% in extra sales each year consistently for seven consecutive years
  • Consistent and highly successful in implementing business process improvements, defining company direction, achieving goals, change and optimizing business procedures and simplifying transactions generating an extra 2% in revenue ProvenrevenueProven talent for aligning business strategy and objectives with established financial and operations management paradigms to achieve maximum financial and operational impacts with minimum resource expenditures, saving the company 12%
  • Growth-focused an results-oriented thought leader with expertise spanning financial management and operations, meeting and exceeding targets by setting controls to assure financial data accuracy and integrity, business development, cross-functional team leadership, process optimization, collaboration, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, revenue generation, strategic planning, data analysis, variance analysis, negotiation, customer retention, hierarchy management, issue resolution, and projects management Generating 3% of additional revenue
  • Exceptionally dedicated professional with keen interpersonal, communication, organizational skills, commercial payment methods and flows, strategy development, resource allocation expertise, performance management, reporting and start-up mentality
  • Strong understanding of non- GAAP, GAAP, IBIT, EBITA, SG&A, COGS, FP&A, and IFRS, Excellent organization, presentation and writing skills, Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently at all levels, Strong analytical acumen and technical skills, Ability to communicate complex concepts in a simple way for multiple audiences, Ability to translate data to actionable insights, strategies and financial plans, Leadership in multiple projects, Ability to attract, coach, develop and motivate talent, Ability to build collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships, Experience in coaching
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Strategic financial planning
  • Budget Development
  • Financial Reporting

References

References available upon request

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Director of Finance

ONE FUR ALL PETS
03.2023 - Current

Comptroller

INLANDES FARMS USA
01.1999 - 01.2000

Financial Advisor & Auditor - Internship

DELOITTE & TOUCHE
01.1997 - 01.1998

CFO

FLOWER COLLECTION ECUADOR, INC.

CFO

PETALS & PETALS, INC.

CFO

INLANDES FARMS USA

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.SC.) IN FINANCE -

SEK International University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Science

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.SC.) IN ECONOMIS AND FINANCE -

SEK International University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Science

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B.B.A.) -

SEK International University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Science

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