Hello, I'm Paco.
Details
- Professional CategoryFinance
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelExecutive
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)250
Headline
Financial leader and corporate strategist with over 20 years of experience in large multinational corporations.
Experience
CEO & Founding Partner
Galo Partners July 2022 - Current§ Direct and oversee all aspects of Galo Partners operations, including strategic planning, business development, and client
relations, driving transformative growth and innovation in consultancy services.
§ Client Advisory: Provide hands-on consultancy and advisory services to key clients, ensuring tailored solutions are delivered with
precision and foresight to meet diverse business needs.
§ Team Development: Lead and inspire a team of expert consultants, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency, and
excellence within the firm.
§ Sustainability and Growth Focus: Anticipate industry trends and prepare clients for future challenges, promoting sustainable
business practices and long-term success.
OFE Mexico and Central America Business Leader
Relevant/Notable employerBaker Hughes April 2020 - June 2022§ Business Manager for Oil Field Equipment division in Mexico and Central America Region
§ Full P&L responsibility and accountability, including sales, manufacturing and services teams across 4 different product lines
§ Lead with operations, manufacturing and services teams initiatives to drive growth opportunities for the business
§ Partner with Global Operations organization to leverage Baker Hughes local capabilities and enable profitable growth
CFO Honeywell Latin America
Relevant/Notable employerHoneywellAugust 2019 - March 2020§ Business partner, co-pilot and strategic adviser to the President and to other members of the executive leadership team
§ Lead execution of strategic business plans, including M&A, organic growth, and business development strategies
§ Lead management reporting, financial planning and budgeting processes
§ Ensure the propriety of internal controls are consistent with Honeywell Finance Policy
§ Joint assessment and prioritization with functional teams of new markets
§ Lead and develop a geographically and culturally diverse organization
CFO BHGE Mexico & Central America
Relevant/Notable employerBaker HughesJanuary 2019 - August 2019§ Responsible for MCA P&L financial performance
§ Implementation of Cash Flow Optimization structures (NAFIN)
§ KPIs identification and implementation, cash flow optimization
§ Balance sheet optimization
§ Identify and drive growth initiatives through development of new commercial models
§ Merges and acquisitions, strategic alliances
§ Maintain and ensure controllership in all aspects of financial operations.
§ Recruiting, mentoring and developing of key finance talent
CFO BHGE Ventures and Small Enterprises
Relevant/Notable employerBaker Hughes Global HQJanuary 2018 - December 2018§ Responsible for screening, analyzing and executing Venture and Minority Equity investments globally
§ Extensive financial, technology due diligence, modelling and preparation of investment memorandum and presentations.
§ Global business partner to the BHGE Leadership Teams of sales, operations, legal, tax and risk in investments analysis, contract
structuring, deal decision-making, funding and customer negotiations surrounding venture deals, investments and financing
transactions.
§ Responsible for establishing and maintaining a financial measurement and reporting system to perform monitoring and
performance evaluation of existing investments, providing management with appropriate information.
§ Manage appropriate cash flow, expenses, receivables to support division operating activities.
Latam Commercial Finance Manager
Relevant/Notable employerGE O&G October 2015 - December 2017§ Support Latam commercial team in deal structuring and pricing strategy, $2.3B orders across 4 product lines in the O&G industry.
§ Financing solutions generation and financing negotiations with customers. Closed $0.9B financing schemes in Mexico, Venezuela,
Argentina and Brazil including Equity, Debt and Leasing solutions.
§ Risk management policies development and implementation for the region which allowed business to secure customer debt in high
risk countries mitigating business financial exposure.
§ Terms and conditions negotiation, risk identification and mitigation strategies implementation, financial exposure management.
CFO Mexico and Central America D&S
Relevant/Notable employerGE Oil & GasMay 2013 - October 2015§ Responsible for 2 manufacturing sites and 5 services centers
§ Lead management transition and business restructure, consolidating manufacturing operations in Mexico into one site, generating
$30M in synergies.
§ Developed new operating structure for services operations, CM expansion +5%
§ Pricing review and cost model optimization. Leasing model implemented in Mexico.
§ General Ledgers Integration / Oracle Implementation
§ Acting General Manager for twelve months
FP&A & Pricing Manager
Relevant/Notable employerGE Capital Solutions Latin AmericaNovember 2010 - April 2013§ Responsible for $3.5B portfolio of financing assets across 5 business verticals.
§ Profitability by customer and segment analysis. Fleet leasing segmentation project, expanded CV +5%, Portfolio growth +12%
§ Pricing reviews and profitability optimization strategies. Close partnership with sales and origination to develop new financing
strategies
§ Closed $60MM alternative funding line through Mexican government program (FIFOMI) and identified $1B of additional alternative
funding strategies in Mexico for execution in 2012
§ Implemented foreign currency hedging process for $1.2B Peso exposure to eliminate FX volatility.
Industry
- Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Oil, Gas, and Mining
- Professional Services
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Mexico: Ciudad de México
United States
Brazil
Language(s)
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Education
ITESM
DegreeBusiness ManagementJanuary 1996 - June 2001
Your Skills
LeadershipNegotiationStrategic Financial PlanningCorporate FinanceBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ServicesOil & GasRelations with InvestorsC-LevelExternal Outlook
Professional Interests
LeadershipArtificial IntelligenceCommercial FinanceVenture CapitalStartUpsGrowth MindsetMindset
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