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Stephania Salazar

Stephania Salazar

Finance Business Partner | FP&A | Business Case | Valuation | Corporate Finance | M&A | Corporate Strategy | Cash Management | Debt | Liquidity | Forecast | Leadership
Deerfield Beach,FL

Summary

Passioned by Finance, Business Strategy and M&A. Team leader and new initiatives generator to boost the business and profitability. Agile learner and adaptable to different industries and cultures. International profile, multilingual (Spanish, Portuguese & English).


Experience of 9 years on Corporate finance and strategic planning in multinational companies (Telecommunication, logistic, automotive) injecting positive and profitable mind set based on business holistic point of view, connecting commercial, operational and financial teams across strategy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Renault Group
Curitiba, Brazil
03.2020 - Current


  • Business cases and scenarios simulation to identify the optimal industrial-sourcing structure and distribution of the Renault brand.
  • Ad hoc calculations/forecasting for operational, commercial, political o macroeconomics issues to identify P&L and FCF impact.
  • Monthly results consolidation for actual and forecast, to identify cash flow and tax payment opportunities (annual revenue USD 2.4 Billion).
  • Identifying risk and opportunities to increase vehicle competitiveness and G&A optimal structure adjustment.

Strategic Planning Specialist

Brado Logística
Curitiba, Brazil
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • WACC estimation and business case construction for new investment projects (annual revenues USD 70 Millions) and impairments.
  • Mid- and long-term plan structuring through P&L, balance sheet, free cash flow and financing needs (equity or other founds).

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Millicom
Medellín, Colombia
04.2014 - 09.2018
  • Business case valuation and post-investment analysis for CapEx (annual investments USD 50 Million).
  • Investments prioritization by VPL, IRR, ROIC, payback.
  • Monthly results review for Board of Director (local and regional committees).
  • Revenue and commercial KPI´s analysis, annual and monthly forecast, mid- and long-term plan construction for the P&L, balance sheet, FCF (annual revenues USD 220 Millions).

Education

Master - Corporate Finance

Universidad EAFIT
Colombia
12.2017

Bachelor´s - Business Manager

Universidad EAFIT
Colombia
07.2013

Skills

  • Finance Business Partner
  • Business Case - Valuation
  • Financial modelling
  • Corporate Finance
  • Investment Strategy
  • Cash Management
  • Debt Restructuring and Refinancing
  • Accurate Forecasting
  • Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Increased liquidity (+22MUSD) business case study based on competitive cost of international parts, avoiding financing needs and reducing cost of debt (Saving 0.5MUSD).
  • Lead cross-functional team to reduce the vehicles stock to less than (50KUSD) to accomplish annual free cash flow target.
  • Participate in pre & post acquisition analysis for Millicom to UNE in Colombia (150MUSD)

Timeline

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Renault Group
03.2020 - Current

Strategic Planning Specialist

Brado Logística
02.2019 - 10.2019

Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Millicom
04.2014 - 09.2018

Master - Corporate Finance

Universidad EAFIT

Bachelor´s - Business Manager

Universidad EAFIT
Stephania SalazarFinance Business Partner | FP&A | Business Case | Valuation | Corporate Finance | M&A | Corporate Strategy | Cash Management | Debt | Liquidity | Forecast | Leadership