Daniela Saravia

Lead the financial consolidation architecture for EMEA in HFM, implementing complex Metadata changes and rule logic optimizations to improve system performance. Drive process improvements for the monthly close; improving speed and accuracy of financial closing and reporting Point of contact for subsidiaries and divisions regarding data integrity, resolving high-level technical discrepancies and advising local finance teams on reporting standards. Facilitate the Annual Planning cycle preparation by translati

Maintained financial consolidation processes for EMEA in HFM, including Metadata and VBA Rules Supported monthly closing activities by ensuring data quality between financial systems (SAP-HFM) and partnering with subsidiaries and divisions to solve any technical issues Updated and developed templates for Yearly Planning and Forecasting by collecting business requirements and implementing effective solutions with HFM and Excel

Business project coordinator, focused on strategic and development projects for Santa Cruz and Cervélo bicycle brands in EMEA Organized collaboration and tools/templates for the development of strategic projects like yearly budget, pricing analysis, and internal process optimizations Led the introduction of a new product category (clothing) into the European market Supported in the planning and setting up of a new bicycle assembly plant in Germany including building, processes, hiring, SAP implementation an

Supporting the Head of Finance with reporting, budgeting, and analysis as working student for Santa Cruz Bicycles and Cervélo Cycles.

Sales executive responsible for supermarket chains in Guatemala including Walmart. Supported the strategic planning and execution of the 5Ps (Product, Placement, Promotion, Price, POP material). Implemented improvements in sales reports and payment process to customers, reducing the accounts receivable and improving sales analysis. Improved on the processes of promotional activity analysis to ensure positive ROI and correct strategy for promotions Achieved monthly and quarterly sales objectives by negotiat

Temporary assignment as a sales executive for pharmacy chains and wholesalers in Guatemala City. Implemented the promotional grid and executing the 5Ps in these clients. Improved and changed the processes between the sales and finance areas to create positive changes for the company and thus support sales growth and time efficiency.

Financial analyst in Sales Controlling Central America. At first responsible for processing investments to clients for 2 countries as well as planning and monitoring these investments, ensuring compliance with Colgate's financial policy. Later responsible for the planning, analysis, and monitoring of regional investments for Central America of the direct trade. Implemented projects for optimization of investments and processes including an internal customer investment policy, ROI and payment tools, and fina

Intern in the Sales Controlling area within the finance department. The main project was replacing the Central American workflow platform to send, authorize, and process investments to customers. Supported with the creation and optimization of financial reporting and analytic processes, using internal Business Intelligence and SAP platforms to obtain data and then form automatic daily and monthly reports.

Administrative and financial support in the areas of accounting, customer service, relationship with suppliers, and financial control of the company's architectural projects. Managed the execution of project budgets through continuous monitoring, follow-up and continuous updating to identify and avoid out-of-budget expenses.

I taught jazz and tap dance classes for girls from 2 to 16 years old, transmitting the passion for dance along with values such as teamwork, discipline, commitment, responsibility, companionship, self-esteem and personal growth.

Full Time MBA including a course for Leadership of Innovation and Change at SDA Bocconi. Master Thesis was a Group Consultancy Project focused on developing the commercialization plan of a Data-as-a-Service platform in the Air Cargo Industry.

Graduated Summa Cum Laude in Industrial Engineering.

High School and Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras Diplomas. Advanced courses in U.S. History, English Literature and Calculus. Chosen to be part of the National Honor Society that recognized students with academic excellence, leadership and character.