Francesca Dragoni
Newport,KY
Summary
Growth is the only condition for progress—and a curious mind can take you anywhere. With 9+ years of experience in Audit, I bring a data-driven mindset, emotional intelligence, and the courage to challenge the status quo. My high standards start with me, enabling transformation of ideas into measurable impact.
What Drives Me: Being a change agent and delivering results others thought impossible.
How I Deliver: Turning complexity into clarity through analytics, passion, and bold decision-making—because nothing exceptional comes from easy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
AMERICAS INTERNAL AUDIT SENIOR MANAGER
Prysmian Cables and Systems USA
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2025 - Current
- Transformed unstructured SAP Procurement data into actionable insight by designing a predictive KRI system that flagged issues early. Within 2 months, identified recurring root causes behind 85% of anomalies since 2024—earning selection as the sole successful pilot among 5 regions.
- Pioneered the first vessel cybersecurity audit, bringing Cybersecurity and Project Vessels teams together to leverage their strengths and deliver recommendations that shaped future vessels while boosting resilience immediately.
- Invited as the only Italian leader in North America, to co-lead a US cross-functional team (Operations, R&D, Finance, IT) to tackle scrap and inventory challenges using SAP insights. Identified and neutralized a $500K risk—transforming a potential loss into a strategic win.
INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER
Prysmian
Milan, Italy
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Fast-tracked from Internal Auditor to Manager in 2023; led global audits across EMEA, Turkey, North America, and LATAM, guiding teams and consultants to deliver high-value recommendations in Finance, Operations, Compliance, and IT—driving targeted remediation, mitigating risk, and strengthening operational resilience.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE - Risk Assurance
PwC Italy
Milan, Italy
11.2017 - 04.2021
- Transformed audits into improvement engines by leading 20+ ICFR engagements across gas, energy, manufacturing, and retail—strengthening controls and prioritizing high-risk remediation. Scaled tech-enabled auditing through SAP, Alteryx, and ACL workflows for SOD, ITGCs, and CAAT, automating tests and standardizing evidence while upskilling myself and training 20 colleagues to embed analytics in daily audit.
CONSULTANT - Business Risk Services
Grant Thornton Financial Advisory Services
Milan, Italy
05.2017 - 11.2017
Education
Master's Degree - Public Policy for Security
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Milan12.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Political Sciences and International Relations
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Milan09.2015
Languages
- Italian – Native
- English – Full Proficiency (C1/C2)
- French & Spanish – Working Proficiency (B1/B2)
Certification
Certified Internal Auditor (IIA)
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel for Growth — Exploring new cultures to learn, adapt, and uncover what truly matters to me
- Creative Writing — Crafting stories that reveal the world through human details
- Running — Building grit, focus, and resilience through endurance
- Netflix — Mad Men, House of Cards, Mindhunter, Stranger Things: series that sharpen strategy and spark creativity
Timeline
AMERICAS INTERNAL AUDIT SENIOR MANAGER
Prysmian Cables and Systems USA
01.2025 - Current
INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER
Prysmian
04.2021 - 12.2024
SENIOR ASSOCIATE - Risk Assurance
PwC Italy
11.2017 - 04.2021
CONSULTANT - Business Risk Services
Grant Thornton Financial Advisory Services
05.2017 - 11.2017
Master's Degree - Public Policy for Security
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Bachelor's Degree - Political Sciences and International Relations
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart