Shirley A. Bayona
Finance Manager
Guayaquil
Summary
Finance professional ready to drive financial strategies and optimize performance. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility to meet changing needs. Reliable, analytical, and results-oriented with keen eye for identifying opportunities for improvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Manager
Agroindustrias Arriba Del Ecuador – Ecom Group
01.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
- Implemented risk management strategies to protect company assets and minimize losses.
- Improved stakeholder confidence with detailed financial analysis and transparent communication.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Oversaw the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to stakeholders.
- Analyzed monthly balance sheets, income statements and cash flow information.
- Spearheaded annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and facilitating smoother departmental operations.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Optimized cash flow management, leading to improved liquidity for the organization thought an efficient finance cost.
- Established robust financial controls and policies, significantly reducing risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by training team members on financial best practices and software enhancements.
FP&A Manager
Cervecería Nacional CN S.A.
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
- Spearheaded transition to Regional Share Service Center according to group strategy, ensuring business continuity and employee commitment.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Managed a high-performing finance team, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities to improve overall performance.
Accounting Manager
Cervecería Nacional CN S.A.
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate local tax filings on time.
- Reviewed analyzed, and improved the overall effectiveness of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Conducted detailed variance analyses to identify areas of improvement in financial performance.
- Improved team productivity with introduction of new accounting software, leading training sessions for staff.
Finance Analyst & Finance Manager, Later
Baltek Ecuador
01.2005 - 12.2012
- I started my career as Finance Analyst in Baltek but then I was promoted to Finance Manager.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Reduced financial risk by implementing robust internal controls and regular audits.
- Supported merger integrations, harmonizing financial systems, policies, procedures across organizations for seamless transition.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Evaluated investment opportunities to diversify company portfolio and maximize returns while minimizing risk exposure.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Junior, Semi-Senior & Senior De Auditoría, Later
Ernst & Young Ecuador
01.1998 - 12.2005
- Managed successful completion of complex audits within tight deadlines, maintaining high-quality results.
- Reduced instances of non-compliance by conducting thorough audits and providing clear recommendations for improvement.
- Provided valuable insights and recommendations to clients, leading to significant process improvements.
- Implemented best practices in auditing procedures through continuous learning and professional development activities.
- Assisted clients in understanding complex technical issues related to their financial reporting systems, providing expert guidance on necessary adjustments or improvements needed for compliance purposes.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Played a key role in business development efforts, participating in client presentations and proposal writing activities as needed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting principles, ensuring accurate application throughout all audits conducted.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Financial Analysis
Universidad Católica De Santiago De Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Ecuador 05.1994 - 01.2000
MBA - Business Administration
Universidad Federico Santa Maria – Campus Ecuador
Guayaquil, Ecuador 05.2008 - 01.2009
Skills
Financial management
Budget forecasting
Financial analysis
Strategic planning
Cash flow management
Tax compliance
Internal controls
Continuous improvement
Verbal and written communication
KPI management
Business partnering
Mentoring and training
Accomplishments
- Scholarship in Universidad Catolica Santiago de Guayaquil, 1994-2000.
- Achieved "Outstanding Leadership" award by leading auditor teams - EY 2000 - 2003.
- Achieved "Consistent Results" award by Leading Ecuador month end closing with accuracy and efficiency - Cerveceria Nacional, 2018
Personal Information
- Age: 45
- Nationality: Ecuatoriana
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Finance Manager
Agroindustrias Arriba Del Ecuador – Ecom Group
01.2018 - Current
FP&A Manager
Cervecería Nacional CN S.A.
01.2015 - 12.2017
Accounting Manager
Cervecería Nacional CN S.A.
01.2012 - 12.2015
MBA - Business Administration
Universidad Federico Santa Maria – Campus Ecuador
05.2008 - 01.2009
Finance Analyst & Finance Manager, Later
Baltek Ecuador
01.2005 - 12.2012
Junior, Semi-Senior & Senior De Auditoría, Later
Ernst & Young Ecuador
01.1998 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Financial Analysis
Universidad Católica De Santiago De Guayaquil
05.1994 - 01.2000
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