Francesco Napolitano

Led a remote team of 15 in FP&A evaluations for a €80MM CapEx portfolio, aligned with the regional strategic plan. Conducted productivity and asset optimization studies across 17 sites in Eastern Europe. Collaborated with technical areas to develop business scenarios and reported to the Regional CFO and COO. Assessed financial feasibility, success rates, payback, and plant-to-plant comparisons.

Coordinated global CAPEX allocation across EU, USA, India, and China, providing strategic business and financial insights to the board to leverage investment returns. Managed CAPEX budgets, consolidating data for detailed reporting and variance tracking. Analyzed post-implementation results to strengthen future planning. Enhanced forecast management and improved budget processes with advanced Excel tools for better scenario visualization and project approval.

Led controllership teams in Austria and Colombia, delivering financial reports, forecasts, and budgets. Restructured internal reporting for greater reliability and detail. Defined new cash flow data sets for clearer resource visibility. Standardized reports across South American subsidiaries, providing accurate information to headquarters. Developed Power BI dashboards with key financial KPIs and implemented sales and pipeline KPIs to better track profitability and cash flow.

Led a multicultural team managing credit notes for price disputes, quality claims, and discounts in Asia and the UK. Improved rebate provision calculations using SAP sales reports, enabling automated dashboards and monthly variance tracking. Implemented monthly financial analysis for international BRF companies, focusing on Balance Sheet and P&L. Ensured compliance with SOx and Internal Audit through regular review of corporate norms and processes.

Led a team of six coordinators and analysts in accounting, tax, receivables, and payables. Improved internal reports on sales and margin by customer, product, region, and channel. Regularized internal processes to ensure timely tax compliance. Delivered cash flow forecasts, analyzing overheads, intercompany payments, receivables, and their impact on Days Sales Outstanding KPIs.

Redefined pricing strategy for online auctions to boost competitiveness. Developed a cost allocation process for software teams, enabling improved project profitability measurement and resource allocation. Coordinated annual revenue and cost budgets to set target EBITA, detailing sales by customer and business line. Led monthly calls with HQ to review financial results, budget deviations, and align forecasts with national market realities.

The Specialist Course in Administration for Graduates is the first MBA program to be accredited by AMBA. It combines theory, practice and excellent teaching to educate professionals with a global and up-to-date vision of administration. The course is constantly evolving to meet and anticipate market demands.