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Laura Sanfilippo
New York,NY
Summary
Accomplished financial leader with a proven track record at Glencore, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing accounts receivable by 80%. Expert in financial analysis, strategic planning, and leading high-performing teams. Demonstrated excellence in implementing robust internal controls and driving strategic financial decisions. Excel proficient with a strong focus on risk management and project execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Financial Operations- North America
Glencore
01.2020 - Current
- Established and oversee a new department focused on trade settlements to enhance segregation of duties.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team of 21 professionals, fostering growth and productivity.
- Oversee complex daily transactions for Oil and Metals trading, establishing optimal efficient.
- Partnered with multiple departments to successfully implement a new invoicing system, ensuring seamless integration with existing processes.
- Created and optimized workflows, developing documented procedures to enhance operational clarity.
- Reduced accounts receivable balance by 80% through strategic collections management.
- Manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Supervise and approve a large volume of financial transactions, averaging a total of $1 billion daily, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Enforce strict compliance with financial regulations and implement robust internal controls to meet future UK ICFR standards.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of key metrics to drive strategic decisions and improve financial outcomes.
- Develop and execute strategic plans for the department, ensuring alignment with broader company goals and presenting them to management.
Treasury Analyst
Glencore
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Recorded and monitored all cash activity made on multiple banking platforms.
- Analyzed daily cashflow and liquidity performance.
- Prepared cash flow forecast and projections.
- Implemented FX hedging strategies and transactions.
Trade Accountant- Oil Department
Glencore
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Performed EOM and quarter-end entries in accordance with IFRS accounting standards.
- Reconciled and reported 32 affiliate balances for oil trade activity.
- Prepared elimination reports, balance sheets, and P&L.
- Researched and problem solved trade discrepancies.
- Managed the accounting aging on specific commodities.
- Created entries to close down an affiliate.
Cash Accountant
Glencore
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Performed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Performed daily and EOM bank reconciliations and journal entries.
- Prepared reports for financial statements.
- Posted fixed assets and depreciation to general ledger.
- Worked with HR to reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Created and maintained note receivable, pre-paid, and bad debt schedules to close an affiliate during bankruptcy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
High Point University
High Point, NC05-2015
Skills
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Accounts Receivable and Payable Management
- KPI Development and Analysis
- Risk Management and Mitigation
- Internal Control Implementation
- Team Building and Leadership
- Change Management
- Excel Proficiency
- Project Management
Interests
Timeline
Head of Financial Operations- North America
Glencore
01.2020 - Current
Treasury Analyst
Glencore
09.2017 - 01.2020
Trade Accountant- Oil Department
Glencore
03.2016 - 10.2017
Cash Accountant
Glencore
07.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
High Point University
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