Alexander Witt

Angestellt, Global Business Controller, Puma Energy International

Lausanne, Schweiz

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Finance Manager structuring and optimizing interna
risk control
profitability
and cash flow; excels in strategic planning
budgeting
forecasting
P&L reporting
accounting
banking relations
cash management
collections
and foreign exchange with multinational experience
Latin America
and Switzerland

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Alexander Witt

  • Bis heute 12 Jahre und 2 Monate, seit Feb. 2012

    Global Business Controller

    Puma Energy International

    Oversee the analysis and validation of all financial reporting and lead on-site financial reviews for each country business unit. Direct forecasting, operating and capital expense tracking (1000M$) and provide expert executive counsel through the budget process. Coordinate the monthly financial report to the Board of Directors and provide in-depth financial analysis of business impact to long-range strategic plans.

  • 2 Jahre und 8 Monate, Juni 2009 - Jan. 2012

    Finance Manager

    Philip Morris International, S.A.

    Ensure a complete and consistent financial information process within PMI and provide decision support to the executive management to enhance growth opportunities through evaluation of market dynamics, modeling alternatives and analysis of financial implications.

  • 1 Jahr und 9 Monate, Sep. 2007 - Mai 2009

    Business Scenario Coordinator

    Bayer Consumer Care

     Manages global consolidated COGS activity totaling €860M; active member on Sourcing Council, advising through new product introductions and transfers as well as profitability analysis and forecasting.  Plans and facilitates business scenario changes in compliance with enterprise model for Switzerland legal entity.

  • 1 Jahr und 6 Monate, März 2006 - Aug. 2007

    Legal Entity Controller

    Bayer Consumer Care, AG

     Handled budgeting and forecasting for Switzerland legal entity, providing variance reporting and monitoring €650M in net sales and €80M EBIT.

  • 1 Jahr und 1 Monat, Feb. 2005 - Feb. 2006

    Manager, Business Planning & Controlling

    Bayer S.A. Venezuela

     Headed budgeting, forecast reporting, cash flow planning, collections, credit, and invoicing for region spanning Colombia, Perú, Ecuador, and Venezuela.  Led 12+ direct reports for Healthcare division with €113M in net sales and €20M EBIT comprising pharmaceutical, consumer care, animal health, and diabetes care segments.

  • 1 Jahr und 6 Monate, Aug. 2003 - Jan. 2005

    Treasury Manager

    Bayer S.A. Venezuela

     Orchestrated banking selection and relations process, facilitating survey to compare banks and services; reorganized relationships, enabling higher service levels and lowering expenses $25K.  Directed foreign exchange initiatives in accordance with government currency exchange controls.

  • 1 Jahr und 7 Monate, Jan. 2002 - Juli 2003

    Treasury Manager

    PRODUCTOS ROCHE S.A./F. HOFFMAN LA ROCHE LTD. [Venezuela]

     Established company’s foreign exchange policies, enabling registration with the government’s Currency Control Authorities for favorable rates on material imports.  Oversaw four-member team; administered cash management, forecasting, and banking relationships.

  • 4 Monate, Okt. 2001 - Jan. 2002

    Treasury Manager

    Otepi Consultores

     Headed 10-member team through accounts payable, accounts receivable, foreign exchange, and cash management operations; handled bank negotiations to stimulate cash flow and lower debt.

  • 4 Jahre und 3 Monate, Okt. 1995 - Dez. 1999

    Risk Controller

    Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A.

     Managed budget preparation and forecasting as well as open position monthly reporting and closed position settlement for two operating entities of this state-owned holding company; coordinated yearly external audits.  Co-developed and rolled-out risk management system for trading offices in Venezuela, Texas, and Oklahoma.

Ausbildung von Alexander Witt

  • 10 Monate, Okt. 2000 - Juli 2001

    Business Administration

    Instituto de Empresa

  • 2 Jahre und 5 Monate, Aug. 1986 - Dez. 1988

    Finance

    Florida International University

  • 1 Jahr und 11 Monate, Aug. 1984 - Juni 1986

    General Studies

    Miami Dade Community College

Sprachen

  • Englisch

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  • Spanisch

    Fließend

  • Deutsch

    Fließend

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