Carlos Fernandez

• Led the month-end close process for multiple local offices across the Americas, overseeing accounting and controlling management
• Assessed and managed risks for current and future programs, contributing to stronger financial performance and informed key business decisions
• Consolidated financial information for the LAC region, enabling data-driven decision-making and the execution of the annual board-approved budget and revenue plan
• Strengthened strategic partnerships with US Government agencies and program donors to advance organizational goals and secure resources for long-term planning
• Streamlined the process for providing financial analysis to business and operations leaders, improving the efficiency of strategic planning and decision-making
• Prepared accurate and comprehensive budgets for donor proposals, ensuring the financial viability and sustainability of new in-country health care service programs
• Managed a team responsible for developing and delivering monthly revenue projections for the Americas consolidation, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Supported single audits, country audits, and donor audits, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards

Main Achievements

• Designed and implemented a standardized accounting training program for country finance managers, ensuring consistent financial practices across all local offices
• Oversaw the financial and operational launch of two new offices in Ecuador and Honduras as part of a $25M+ regional program, including establishing financial roles, implementing ERP systems, and providing training and controls for HQ management of existing and upcoming LAC programs
• Led cross-functional teams (C&G, HR, Legal, and Development & Communications) in developing successful financial budget proposals for four LAC countries, generating over $50M in new business opportunities over the last two years

• Oversaw daily operations of the LAR finance team (AP, AR, Tax, Credit, Treasury, and Accounting), ensuring efficient processes and accurate financial reporting
• Partnered with commercial teams as the strategic finance lead for new equipment placements across the Americas, providing financial insights and recommendations that influenced investment decisions
• Prepared and presented consolidated regional P&L reports to the corporate team in Belgium, providing key insights into financial performance and trends
• Led the month-end close process for the entire region, including all LAC sales offices, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Managed global supply chain finance, including consolidation, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and adherence to plan

Main Achievements

• Consistently achieved cash strategy targets for Accounts Receivable, contributing to the organization's overall cash flow objectives
• Responsible for financial planning, data migration and user training during the $40M carve-out of a regional business from Kodak, including ERP migration from SAP to M3
• Built and led a new regional finance team from the ground up, defining roles, establishing processes, and implementing a parallel reporting structure to corporate HQ
• Led the successful integration of two companies by supporting financial due diligence, post-merger integration planning going beyond traditional finance responsibilities to ensure a cohesive and effective transition

• Managed cost control, variance analysis, Capex, and KPI reporting to optimize product costs and drive performance management
• Preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecast & subsequent variance analysis
• Budget & forecast control, partnering with engineer's management for asset optimization
• Month end close process and direct reporting to management in Germany of the Electronic Components division

Main Achievements

• Development of KPI´s in the electronics components division for accurate tracking of engineer´s time and budget
• Electronics component controller serving +100 HC in the D&D center, partnering with BU managers on their forecast traceability achieving successful audits

• Monthly analysis of financial results for corporate team
• Business partnering for support of Packaging division; reporting in direct line to CFO
• Managing all aspects of worldwide FP&A for Global Functions
• Regional finance support as well as WW consolidation for corporate reviews

Main Achievements

• Transitioned corporate roles into a shared services center in Mexico across finance functions for ultimate cost-saving
• Participated in the Kodak Chapter 11 process for optimization and split of unprofitable business
• Managed WW controlling budget (20mUSD) and worked together with CFO on consolidation and accurate reporting