R Arturo Islas V
México City,CDMX
Summary
Experience working in a multi-cultural environment within a high-pressure framework in many areas and industries related to Information Technology. Positive attitude as a Manager, Team Responsible, and as a Team Leader. Entrepreneur. Focus on business objectives and implementing business solutions. The ability to work with the highest standards and tight deadlines. Ability to analyzing any complex issue until reducing it to the simplest term. Searching for a solution and achieving milestones in different business areas and helping to increase the contribution margin.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Operations Manager (NA&LA)
Siemens Energy
04.2022 - Current
- As an automation specialist, I am accountable for process improvement using automation tools. I am also responsible for leading the digital transformation of the accounting department and leveraging the Digital Strategy across Finance at Siemens Energy.
- My focus is on digital transformation and I have been able to communicate effectively with senior management and other stakeholders to ensure that the digital transformation is successful.
- My responsibilities include identifying and implementing new digitalization tools to improve processes, efficiency, and accuracy. I also manage the operation team and work with my key partners to ensure that the accounting systems are integrated with other systems.
- By leveraging my expertise in digitalization tools, I have been able to improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes. I am passionate about innovating and optimizing outdated business models by using advanced technology. I am committed to creating new revenue streams and providing value to customers.
Digitization, Processes and Systems Accounting Professional
Siemens Energy
10.2020 - 03.2022
- As a process improvement specialist at Siemens Energy, I am responsible for a range of process improvement and process management activities related to Finance (Accounting and Controlling). My focus is on planning, performing, and implementing process improvement initiatives. I also own operational processes based on Data Analytics and Robot Desktop Automation.
- I work closely with Americas Siemens Energy Accounting & Controlling leadership and teams to define related SAP project requirements. I am responsible for developing and designing implementation of the initiatives and end-goals.
- My responsibilities include analyzing and mapping existing accounting and controlling processes and identifying requirements needed for process re-engineering. I work with the key users to ensure successful implementation.
- According to my expertise in process improvement, data analytics, and robot desktop automation, I have been able to improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes. I am passionate about innovating and optimizing outdated business models by using advanced technology. I am committed to creating new revenue streams and providing value to customers.
Accounting ERP Professional
Siemens Energy
08.2020 - 09.2020
- As a process improvement specialist at Siemens Energy, I am responsible for defining related SAP project requirements and developing and designing implementation of the initiatives and end-goals. I work closely with Americas Siemens Energy Accounting & Controlling leadership and teams to ensure successful implementation.
- My responsibilities include analyzing and mapping existing accounting and controlling processes and identifying requirements needed for process re-engineering. I work with the key users to ensure successful implementation.
ERP Consulting Manager
STO Consulting
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Responsible for leading a team of ERP consultants in the implementation and support of SAP and Oracle ERP systems. Also, responsible for the overall success of ERP projects, from requirements gathering and analysis to implementation and training.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, business users, and technical teams. Supporting the onboard of new clients into ERP solutions, providing customer service to corporate accounts. Improve customer satisfaction by improving responsiveness and anticipating customer needs.
- Key customers Consumer Goods, Electronics, and Insurance Industries. Role as a PMO and Project Manager for ERP Implementation, experience with SAP, ORACLE, EPICOR, and MS Dynamics. Methodologies AGILE, SCRUM, SAFe.
Finance & HR Business Relationship Manager
Neovia group
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Business Relationship Manager for Finance and HR areas related to IT programs. In addition to this, working with the ERP Implementation team by being a facilitator with all the resources and improving communication with all related levels within the organization (maltaClayton and Neovia)
- Responsible for the migration project from ADAM (AS400) to a new cloud solution for HR Payroll Management. Responsible for optimizing the electronic invoice guidelines (CFDI 3.3) on JDEdwards.
- Role as a Project Manager for ERP Implementation, experience with ORACLE EBS. Methodologies AGILE, SCRUM, and Hybrids.
Auto Dealership Relationship Manager
BMW Group
09.2012 - 10.2015
- As an IT specialist at BMW Mexico, I am responsible for standardizing operational processes and the DMS (Dealer Management System) within the BMW Mexico dealer's network. Currently, we are operating on the new ERP version. My role as a PMO and Project Manager for ERP Implementation with MS Dynamics NAV has been instrumental in achieving our goals.
- My achievements include standardizing a methodology for deploying the new DMS version (incadea.myengine) within the BMW Mexico's, on an 18-month framework. I was responsible for coordinating all IT efforts along with the organization. Currently, we are deploying to every 2 dealers per month pace. I defined the KPIs for having a 6-week deployment phase for each dealer as a standard.
- I worked closely with the Competence Centre at BMW AG for integrating Mexico's requirements, CRM projects for final customers. We are currently deploying the newest ERP for all dealers, in order to have one version customized for Mx operation considering Accounting, Aftersales, Interfaces, and Reporting.
- By leveraging my expertise in IT, ERP implementation, and project management, I have been able to improve the efficiency and accuracy of operational processes. I am passionate about innovating and optimizing outdated business models by using advanced technology. I am committed to creating new revenue streams and providing value to customers.
Finance & HR Business Relationship Manager (Americas)
Bristol Myers Squibb
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Major achievements, IT solution for moving Finance operation into satellite hub according to the region, i.e. Puerto Rico, Argentina, and US (New Jersey). Integrate SAP according to local needs, after Mead Johnson separation.
- IT Project for moving the HR Payroll operation with an external partner. Projects that I was the PM, delivers savings of 20% and cutting headcount of 40%, in 2009 and 2011 period.
- My last role was the BRM for Latam, working on regional projects related to finance and sales legacy systems considering a corporate ERP within Planning, Finance, and Sales for all company’s products. i.e. Forecasting, Sales, Inventory, Demand Planning, Credit & Collection.
Financial Business Relationship Manager
Bristol Myers Squibb
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Business Relationship Manager for Finance, having a role as an Information Management contact for deploying with leadership, in addition, as a consultant for all related projects and being a facilitator with all the resources and improving the communication with all related levels within the organization. Role as a PMO and Project Manager for ERP Implementation with SAP.
- Major achievements, IT solution for moving Finance operation into satellite hub according to the region, i.e. Puerto Rico, Argentina, and US (New Jersey). Integrate SAP according to local needs, after Mead Johnson separation.
- IT Project Manager for Treasury operation integrating a third partner solution into SAP. Projects that I was the PM, delivers savings of 20% and cutting headcount of 40%, in 2009 and 2011 period.
Auto Dealership Service Delivery Leader
Renault Group
01.2007 - 10.2008
- Project Manager for IT Sales and After Sales applications, coaching IT support for all dealers’ network the DMS (Dealer Management System), inventory, sales, and post-sales. Supporting e-Marketing campaigns and B2B portal for all dealers and supplier.
- Project Manager for merging IT dealership solutions considering Nissan and Renault processes for integrate operation.
Auto Dealership IT Project Leader
Renault Group
12.2004 - 12.2006
- Project Manager for application development. Working with internal and external resources in order to improve delivery and support. Managing IT vendors for reducing costs and improving milestones. Currently developing solutions for Finance, Marketing, Sales, and Distribution departments.
- Major achievements, reducing the DMS solution for all dealer's network, 2 out of 6. After the DMS evaluation, I was the IT responsible to coordinate the DMS update and deployment, in 16 months period.
e-Business Project Manager
General Motors
02.2000 - 09.2003
- Intranet and Collaboration Project Manager.
- Duties and responsibilities as project manager on Lotus Notes environment: Vehicles internal sales system deployment, this system interfaces with inventory and legacy systems. Employee's performance management systems. Travel expenses and cash management systems, after that the integration of another system dealing with the budget management for the engineering center.
- Leader for developing a customer vehicle evaluation quality system. Electronic payroll check and vacation request system (with People Soft), besides an ISO Quality system for the Engineering Center. As a project manager on Intranet web content.
- GM Mexico Intranet site consolidation of policies, guidelines, and practices for quality assurance. Based on this strategy the deployment of a web content management system for intranet site maintenance. All these projects based on the GM methodology for developing and delivering an application for quality assurance.
- In addition, the project manager integrating into the Purchasing department data warehouse with Microstrategy reporting and decision tools. Excellent communication and organizational skills, ability as project manager to communicate with people at all levels within all functional areas.
Intranet / Internet Project Leader
Motorola Mobility
02.1997 - 01.2000
- Responsible for deploying the first intranet site for Mexico and also the first Spanish-language site for Motorola. The following goals were achieved:
- First content management tool for intranet maintenance. The development of the Extranet site for main customers (government industries and major clients in Mexico and Central America).
- The defining phase of the design and development of the first Spanish-language B2C site for Motorola. In addition to achieving a ‘customer experience’ strategy for further sites in Latin America.
- Moreover, Intranet policies and procedures in order to improve the look and feel for every site developed in and for Mexico. Besides, the integration of a content management tool for maintenance. Ability to effectively involve key people in the design and implementation of the web site project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Universidad Iberoamericana
Mexico City12.1999
Master of Science - Digital Business Management
University of Westminster
London, UK06.2004
Skills
Digital Transformation
Process Improvement
ERP Implementation
Project Management
Timeline
Accounting Operations Manager (NA&LA)
Siemens Energy
04.2022 - Current
Digitization, Processes and Systems Accounting Professional
Siemens Energy
10.2020 - 03.2022
Accounting ERP Professional
Siemens Energy
08.2020 - 09.2020
ERP Consulting Manager
STO Consulting
11.2017 - 07.2020
Finance & HR Business Relationship Manager
Neovia group
11.2015 - 10.2017
Auto Dealership Relationship Manager
BMW Group
09.2012 - 10.2015
Finance & HR Business Relationship Manager (Americas)
Bristol Myers Squibb
07.2010 - 08.2012
Financial Business Relationship Manager
Bristol Myers Squibb
11.2008 - 06.2010
Auto Dealership Service Delivery Leader
Renault Group
01.2007 - 10.2008
Auto Dealership IT Project Leader
Renault Group
12.2004 - 12.2006
e-Business Project Manager
General Motors
02.2000 - 09.2003
Intranet / Internet Project Leader
Motorola Mobility
02.1997 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Universidad Iberoamericana
Master of Science - Digital Business Management
University of Westminster
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