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Roxana Hernández

Chief Financial Officer +25 years experienced finance pharma, dermocosmetique & services.

About Me

Chief Financial Officer and senior financial leader with over 25 years of experience across pharmaceuticals, dermocosmetics retail, and advertising. Proven expertise in strategic financial management, organizational transformation, and cross‑functional leadership. Successfully led SAP implementations, Shared Business Services deployment, and legal entity integrations, driving efficiency and profitability. Recognized for building high‑performance teams and aligning financial strategy with corporate vision to deliver sustainable growth.

Jurisdiction

Mexico

Notable Employer

  • Finance and Administration Director, CFO at PIerre Fabre
  • Mexico Financial Services Manufacturing Director Controller at Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Finance and Administration Director, CFOGrupo IMU
2024 - 2025

Ensured compliance with administrative and accounting regulations across 11 companies. Led comprehensive financial analysis and developed finance strategies to optimize budgeting processes. Managed treasury operations, cash forecasting, and working capital optimization for Grupo IMU. Directed a team of 30 professionals utilizing SAP B1 for efficient financial management. Main Achievements: - Directed the transformation of Grupo IMU's Finance team, enhancing internal communication and promoting staff development. - Improved banking relations, resulting in favorable interest rate adjustments with HSBC and streamlined audit processes. - Optimized the use of SAP B1 tools, including purchase orders and payment processing, to enhance operational efficiency.

Finance and Administration Director, CFONotablePIerre Fabre
2021 - 2023

Advisor to the General Management Committee, providing strategic guidance on growth and profitability while acting as a trusted business partner. Holds overall responsibility for all financial aspects of company strategy, ensuring compliance and sustainable value creation. Leads and manages a high-performing finance team under tight deadlines, including month-end, year-end, and annual budgeting cycles, collaborating cross-functionally with all departments. Oversees corporate finance activities, managing policies on capital requirements, debt, taxation, and equity in alignment with corporate best practices and the global core model. Main Achievements: -Acted as a strategic advisor to the General Management Committee, guiding growth and profitability initiatives. -Led the transformation of the finance team, enhancing communication and collaboration with business clients. -Oversaw corporate finance activities, ensuring compliance with capital, debt, and taxation policies. -Delivered the Mazars 2022 report on time, addressing audit points and strengthening internal controls. -Support journey to become the #1 Sales subsidiary with the highest profit of Americas division in 2023.

Mexico Enterprise Resiliency and Modernization Director LeadMerck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
2018 - 2021

Coordinate activities related to project planning and integration to modernize assets and systems. Implement and control strategic projects to reduce risk associated with old assets and data integrity gaps. Financial evaluation of the project, CIP management and achievement of monthly / annual targets. Coordinate site activities with stakeholders to track projects and assure Quality, Product Supply, IT and cost requirements. Main Achievements: -Improved communication and governance. -Improved tracking tools, developing and implementing process improvements (LSS tools – Problem solving). -Managed visibility to Site Direction and LA Regional lead of ERMD. -Assigned as Xochimilco Data Integrity lead after 1st quarter targets achieved on time. 100% CIP Forecast vs. Actual.

Mexico Financial Services Manufacturing Director Controller NotableMerck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
2013 - 2018

Financial support, control & reporting of four production sites. Develop Finance Strategy for Xochimilco Site 2018-2020. Responsible for A3 Cost site initiatives to reduce cost. Assure financial compliance (SAP month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and audit readiness), SOX, Corporate & PWC Audit. In charge of Financial Planning, Inventories, Costing, internal control and Fixed Assets areas. Main Achievements: -Supported restructuring actions; 2 MMD and 1 Animal health sites were closed, also a Pilot plant in Xochimilco was closed on time and according to restructuring expectations and with all financial activities performed. -Executed Legal entity integration as Key member. -Recognized in SAP implementation for Xochimilco, where previous experience and knowledge were key elements to reduce disruption elements. -Implemented several policies & Fixed Asset controls to complete a significant amount of open capital projects. -Achieved MMD Audits with positive rates and no major observations. -Integrated and developed Xochimilco SFMMD team from 11 to 7 members. -Implemented FOM with positive feedback (Share services center). -Brought Additional volume to Xochimilco by Finance evaluations in business.

Manufacturig Finance Manager ControllerMerck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
2008 - 2013

Ensure compliance with GAAP, UFP’s and other company policies and procedures and local regulations. Support Plant Operations in Finance Compliance. Report Financial Results to Headquarters and Divisional Management (Business Planning Process, major forecasts, Strategic Plan, and Annual Operating Plan). Calculating, analyzing, and delivering Cost Productivity. Complete the ICQ –SOX with reviews of controls and prepares local Audit requirements. Support SAP implementation Activities. Main achievements: -Appointed to Manager positiondue to results achieved, a Job Posting Process was not necessary. -Remarkable improvement of Spending Control at the site due to Green Belt project for Certification (2010). -Appointed every year as regional support for new systems and methodologies. -Recognized as a facilitator between Marketing, Finance, and the Plant. - Got positive rating after Corporate Audit in Coyoacan, during 2010, -Participated in the remediation audit for Xochimilco Site, achieving the highest score in 2010.

Education

Masters of business administrationITESM-CCM (Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey)
2000 - 2002
Degree of AccountingITESM-CCM (Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey)
1992 - 1997

Skills

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Languages

English
Spanish