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JUAN-CARLOS SALINAS

Littleton

Summary

Dynamic Finance Director with extensive experience at SKF, driving operational efficiency and profitability through strategic budgeting and financial analysis. Proven leadership in cross-functional teams, implementing process improvements that enhanced resource allocation. Expertise in variance analysis and effective communication, fostering a culture of financial literacy and integrity across organizations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Director, Operations, Americas

Gates Corporation
Denver
12.2021 - 08.2025
  • Directed Ops Finance and Controlling teams in North America to optimize operational efficiency through regular management meetings with manufacturing teams.
  • Analyzed financial reports and production variances to identify trends supporting strategic decision-making.
  • Implemented cost-control measures that enhanced resource allocation across departments.
  • Supported budgets and forecasting processes aligning them with strategic objectives.
  • Coached staff on budgeting practices and expense tracking methodologies to improve financial literacy.
  • Coordinated monthly close activities, ensuring precise reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance financial operations and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Generated monthly reports on financial performance indicators for senior leadership evaluation.

Multi Site Manufacturing Controller

Dura-line / Orbia
West Valley City
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Managed financial reporting processes for manufacturing operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Implemented cost control measures across manufacturing sites to enhance profitability.
  • Analyzed production costs and variances to identify budgeting opportunities and improvement areas.
  • Developed financial forecasts based on operational trends to guide strategic decision-making.
  • Coordinated monthly inventory assessments, maintaining precise records and reducing discrepancies.
  • Assisted in preparing annual budgets for production departments, aligning with overall goals.
  • Participated in meetings with senior management to discuss long-term objectives for manufacturing division.

Manufacture & Business Controller and Project Manager, System Implementation

SKF USA Inc.
West Valley City
02.2019 - 05.2021
  • Managed budget forecasting and financial analysis for business operations.
  • Prepared monthly financial reports and presented findings to senior management.
  • Assisted in developing annual budgets and financial plans.
  • Monitored expense trends, identifying potential cost-saving opportunities.
  • Conducted variance analysis to clarify differences between budgeted and actual figures.

Country Manager & CFO, Finance Director

SKF México
Puebla
07.2011 - 02.2019
  • Oversaw five manufacturing sites in Mexico, including automotive and industrial sectors, for export operations.
  • Managed three sales units serving local markets, including OEM, end users, and distributors.
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and meet company goals.
  • Facilitated communication between corporate headquarters and regional offices to ensure strategic alignment.
  • Directed daily operations of country office, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and staffing.
  • Built client relationships to identify objectives and gather constructive feedback.
  • Analyzed financial data, including budgets and cash flow statements, to evaluate office performance.
  • Implemented process improvements that significantly increased operational efficiency.

Finance Director & Business Controller

SKF Chile
Santiago
03.2002 - 07.2011
  • Directed financial strategy to enhance growth and operational efficiency at SKF Chile.
  • Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and resource allocation.
  • Managed financial reporting to guarantee compliance with local regulations and standards.
  • Implemented cost control measures that significantly improved profitability within operations.
  • Developed annual financial plans and budgets to guide organizational performance.
  • Analyzed business processes and recommended solutions to optimize profitability.
  • Coordinated external audit activities, ensuring timely completion of required audits.
  • Maintained relationships with tax authorities, bankers, and auditors to ensure smooth operations.

Manager, Global Finance Support, Americas

SKF USA Inc.
Lansdale
06.2007 - 05.2009
  • Conducted variance analysis of actual results against budget and forecast to identify discrepancies.
  • Led regional finance team to implement process improvements enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Trained staff regularly on financial policies and best practices, fostering compliance and knowledge.
  • Provided guidance on complex accounting topics including revenue recognition and lease accounting standards.
  • Supported preparation of reports and presentations for senior management to inform decision-making.
  • Assisted in developing long-term forecasting models and financial planning initiatives.
  • Performed ad hoc projects as requested by senior leadership, ensuring timely completion.
  • Analyzed financial data to optimize resource allocation and maximize efficiency.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - International Management Training

IMD
Lausanne, Switzerland

MBA: Master Business Administration -

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Santiago, Chile

Master Black Belt- Six Sigma -

Universidad Mayor
Santiago, Chile

Commercial Engineer - Finance & Admin. Degree

USACH, Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Santiago, Chile

CPA. Public Accountant and Auditor Accountant -

USACH, Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Skills

  • Business and financial acumen
  • Budget forecasting
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Performance metrics
  • Process improvement
  • Effective communication
  • KPI tracking
  • Profitability analysis
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Internal controls management
  • Problem-solving
  • Variance analysis
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Change management
  • Project management
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Mature judgment

Accomplishments

  • Leading North America Ops Finance Team and Controlling community to improve Budget and Forecast Accuracy with Gates North America, reinforcing the daily/weekly management process with local manufacturing team, to better control 'Cost of production' actual vs standard, supporting operation to improve Manufacturing Performance.
  • As Business & Manufacture Controller and Project Manager for System Implementation at SKF USA Inc., I was responsible as Project Manager, for a System & Process integration (Standardization) of an acquisition (Small Seal Manufacturing company in West Valley, Utah), including the implementation of SKF standard Budget, Forecasting and accounting and reporting process. A very successful project, working with IT, Process & Manufacturing Engineers and Finance team, in pandemic time (2020 & 2021).
  • Strength (Reinforce) the Manufacturing organization & People Competences in Mexico, A very successful project, where we worked hard with the Automotive team in Process Improvement, Talent Management & People Competences and also a Trainee Program to bring to the company, a combination of young professional and fresh blood and competences from the market, in order to improve performance and support the growth and successful of new Investments in the Automotive Business in Mexico (New production channels) with a 'Succession Plan'.
  • Successfully implement the Share Service Center and Central Finance Organization for SKF in Mexico, including the outsource all financial transactional with external provider (CAPGEMINI) as part of SKF Financial Strategy, where the big accomplishment was to meet all demanding objectives with tight deadline. Additionally, Mexico was the first outsourcing project for SKF LAM with CAP Gemini, Guatemala.
  • Turn around & improve the Automotive Business performance in Mexico, working with local team to reduce cost and improve profitability, working in projects to generate substantial cost saving in the operation, having better cost control and process improvement, implementing critical projects like; downsizing the local organization & improve performance for SKF Automotive Business in Mexico.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish (Native Language)

Training

  • GPM2 - Project Management Training (Level I & II), SKF USA Inc.
  • SKF International Finance Executive Program, SKF Group
  • International Finance training program, SKF Group
  • SKF Common Systems Implementation, SKF Group
  • International Management Program, IMP, SKF Group
  • Training for International Operation, IFL, Swedish Institute of Management, Stockholm, Sweden

Personal Information

Title: CFO / Finance Director / Multi-site Business & Manufacture Controller

Previous Work Experience

  • Finance Director & Business Support Manager, Alfa Laval Chile, Santiago, Chile
  • Audit & Consulting Manager, Ernst & Young Chile, Santiago, Chile

Timeline

Finance Director, Operations, Americas

Gates Corporation
12.2021 - 08.2025

Multi Site Manufacturing Controller

Dura-line / Orbia
08.2021 - 11.2021

Manufacture & Business Controller and Project Manager, System Implementation

SKF USA Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2021

Country Manager & CFO, Finance Director

SKF México
07.2011 - 02.2019

Manager, Global Finance Support, Americas

SKF USA Inc.
06.2007 - 05.2009

Finance Director & Business Controller

SKF Chile
03.2002 - 07.2011

Some College (No Degree) - International Management Training

IMD

MBA: Master Business Administration -

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

Master Black Belt- Six Sigma -

Universidad Mayor

Commercial Engineer - Finance & Admin. Degree

USACH, Universidad de Santiago de Chile

CPA. Public Accountant and Auditor Accountant -

USACH, Universidad de Santiago de Chile