Daniela Cano
Houston Texas
Summary
Daniela, a dynamic finance and change management expert, embraces transformation and agile work methods, well known for connecting the dots within complex environments and driving transformation strategies. Her extensive knowledge of HP's complex landscape enables the design of innovative solutions across various business units. Daniela is a passionate people person who loves to think creatively and makes things happen, championing growth and continuous improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Business Consultant: DT&O PS, 3DPI & Incubations Finance Technology Team
HP Inc
08.2021 - Current
- Championed the implementation of the first 'Trading Structure Light Model' for new business enablement, lowering the approval cycle to under 2 weeks and successfully led the design of over 50 end to end flow across business units.
- Co-Led the creation of the Exception and Condition Tracker, enhancing audit accuracy and risk management over 60 end-to-end flows across new business incubation.
Senior Financial Analyst II: Trading Structure Design Lead
HP Inc
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Led Trading Structure design for over 20 projects, notably including HyperX Integration and other acquisitions and S4 Hanna Global design for Industrial Printing, and 3D technologies.
- Successfully trained and integrated 5 new team members, ensuring smooth integration into the team structure.
- Collaborated closely with Simplify program team, delivered change impact assessment, process documentation, training sessions, and supporting North America, LATAM, and EMEA releases.
Senior Financial Analyst I: IC Pricing Lead – Simplify Project
HP Inc
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Led the development and deployment of intercompany (IC) pricing process for S4 Hana, successfully introducing a comprehensive framework for intercompany purchase records and S4 intercompany pricing.
Senior Financial Analyst: Trading Structure & MADO Finance Transformation PMO
HP Inc
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Developed database tool for trading structure analysis, demonstrating innovation in process.
- Facilitated four training sessions and successfully launched the tool documenting 700 EMEA end-to-end flows.
- Served as the Trading Structure Design Lead for MADO projects, delivering 30+ end-to-end flows during Samsung acquisition, exemplifying leadership by expanding the role to include finance management of change and employee onboarding lead, and directing the Integration Finance war room.
Senior Financial Analyst I: Separation Office Management
HP
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Directed the Management of Change for the record-to-report process area, showcasing leadership in facilitating organizational transitions.
- Orchestrated the Legal Entity Separation Tracker, managing the disposition of 2,000 HPQ company codes.
Senior Financial Analyst I: Enterprise Cash Optimization Program
HP Inc
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Successfully reduced disputed invoices through the facilitation of targeted workshops with Credit and Collection, Sales, and Order Management teams, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Excelled as a Cash Optimization Ambassador by leading comprehensive training sessions and providing support to business units in the development of advanced reporting tools.
Financial System Analyst II – GBS Process Optimization PMO
HP
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Designed custom reports for management teams, providing valuable insights into key performance metrics and facilitating informed decision-making processes.
Finance Analyst II: Record Management Coordinator
HP
05.2010 - 01.2012
- Coordinated and facilitated the transition from the old record retention system (NEERD) to the new company record retention system (DAS TRIM), demonstrating effective change management and process optimization
- Delivered five training sessions, reaching over 500 finance users worldwide.
Finance Analyst I: Collection Analyst, North America
HP
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Successfully improved customer experience and optimized collection metrics by leading a pilot project for the US Retail Parts Top 20 Accounts Portfolio, demonstrating exceptional stakeholder engagement and operational excellence.
Education
Master of Finance -
Instituto Tecnológico y De Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Guadalajara
Zapopan, Mexico01.2012
B.A. International Business -
Instituto Tecnológico y De Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Puebla
San Andrés Cholula, Puebla01.2007
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Change Advocacy
Languages
English
English
Core Competences
- End-to-End Operation Model
- Trading Structure Design
- Agile Project / Program Management
- Comprehensive Management of Change
- Proficiency in Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestiture, and Outsourcing
- Digital Strategy and Implementation
- Expertise in Process Optimization and Automation
Timeline
IT Business Consultant: DT&O PS, 3DPI & Incubations Finance Technology Team
HP Inc
08.2021 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst II: Trading Structure Design Lead
HP Inc
11.2019 - 07.2021
Senior Financial Analyst I: IC Pricing Lead – Simplify Project
HP Inc
06.2018 - 10.2019
Senior Financial Analyst: Trading Structure & MADO Finance Transformation PMO
HP Inc
11.2016 - 05.2018
Senior Financial Analyst I: Separation Office Management
HP
11.2015 - 10.2016
Senior Financial Analyst I: Enterprise Cash Optimization Program
HP Inc
07.2014 - 10.2015
Financial System Analyst II – GBS Process Optimization PMO
HP
01.2012 - 06.2014
Finance Analyst II: Record Management Coordinator
HP
05.2010 - 01.2012
Finance Analyst I: Collection Analyst, North America
HP
04.2008 - 05.2010
Master of Finance -
Instituto Tecnológico y De Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Guadalajara
B.A. International Business -
Instituto Tecnológico y De Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Puebla
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