JOSELY GABRIELA ROMERO GARCIA
Mexico City,CMX
Summary
Experienced Finance leader with 20+ years of experience in multinational pharmaceutical environments across Latin America, including Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela. Proven track record in driving profitable growth through financial strategy, operational excellence, and business partnering. Recognized for leading cross-functional, multicultural teams, strengthening governance and compliance, and optimizing end-to-end processes. Passionate about developing talent, fostering collaboration, and enabling long-term, sustainable value aligned with corporate innovation goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Projects Sr. Lead LATAM
Galderma - Latin America
02.2025 - Current
- Drove strategic alignment across LATAM for the launch the Galderma biological product, enabling insight-driven decision-making and a consistent go-to-market approach across the markets.
- Led the design and execution of the roadmap for Distributor Markets, from concept to implementation, including regulatory GAP assessments, governance models (RACI, KPIs), and operational improvement workshops to ensure accountability and readiness.
- Led LATAM 2025–2030 Mid-Year Plan, streamlining financial inputs with standardized tools to accelerate analysis, identify regional opportunities and risks, and support strategic decisions.
Chief Financial Officer – Director
Galderma - Brazil
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Delivered double-digit growth in sales and EBITDA through strategic OPEX optimization and cost-control initiatives, contributing to sustainable business performance.
- Restructured core finance functions (Accounting, FP&A, Internal Control), enhancing reporting accuracy, governance, and cross-functional efficiency.
- Strengthened financial credibility and compliance by restoring trust in the Controlling function, ensuring on-time reporting, leading SUPERLEDGER implementation, and optimizing cash flow and working capital management.
- Improved recognition of Distributor Margins by enhancing monthly liability controls and audit processes, increasing transparency and aligning with corporate compliance standards.
- Reinforced trust and collaboration with Headquarters and External Auditors by improving financial visibility and ensuring alignment with international accounting standards.
- Recovered a critical receivable from a key customer, improving liquidity and demonstrating effective risk and relationship management.
Finance Manager Mexico + CADR
Galderma - Mexico
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Built and led the Finance function for Mexico and Central America, overseeing team restructuring, talent acquisition, and succession planning for critical roles to strengthen local performance and ensure business continuity.
- Surpassed financial targets, delivering a Net Sales CAGR of +18% and Core EBITDA CAGR of +28% (2020–2023), and exceeding cash flow goals through disciplined execution and robust financial planning.
- Enhanced financial stability and operational efficiency by recovering tax credits between 2021 and 2023, reducing corporate debt by 50% in 2023, and optimizing working capital across the region.
- Reinforced financial governance and compliance, achieving a “Generally Effective” Internal Audit rating (6 findings in 2023 vs. 26 in 2020), leading Internal Control risk assessments, and standardizing automated monthly balance sheet reviews.
- Acted as a strategic business partner, enabling successful product launches and commercial expansion through proactive resource allocation and scenario-based planning.
- Improved data integrity and reporting accuracy by integrating ERP data flows with corporate tools, increasing financial transparency, control, and decision-making capability.
Internal Control& Procurement Manager/FP&A Interim
Galderma - Mexico
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Reinforced compliance and efficiency in procurement and internal control, standardizing processes and supporting contract and risk management activities.
- Established contract governance framework, including agreement control tools, standardized templates, signature workflows, and support for key negotiations to ensure compliance, transparency, and efficiency.
Finance Manager
Galderma - Colombia
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Led the budgeting and dynamic forecasting process for Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Mexico, ensuring alignment with regional business strategies and delivering high forecast accuracy under volatile market conditions.
- Established a new business model for Venezuela, navigating complex political and economic dynamics, while managing financial operations, compliance, and entity-level responsibilities.
- Recovered the financial deficit in Peru by optimizing OPEX, improving gross-to-net (G2N) efficiency, and tightening margin control. Led the revision of commercial assumptions, enforced cost discipline, and strengthened financial oversight—restoring profitability and financial stability in a key export market.
- Delivered strong financial performance across Colombia and Export Markets by exceeding targets in revenue, margin, and cash flow through disciplined planning and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strengthened internal control and compliance frameworks, earning positive audit outcomes and reinforcing financial governance standards.
- Led the pre-implementation of SAP Finance and Procurement modules, ensuring operational readiness and process alignment across countries for system rollout.
Finance Planner and Internal Control Chief
Galderma - Colombia
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Streamlined commercial finance processes by automating sales deductions accruals across SKU, brand, and customer levels, improving accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
- Successfully implemented 48 internal control recommendations from Nestle's Corporate Audit Report) within the first year, strengthening compliance and risk management.
- Supported regional financial planning and forecasting for Colombia and Export Markets (Peru and Ecuador), while conducting investment analysis and margin tracking to guide commercial decision-making.
Finance Planning Manager
Galderma - Venezuela
11.2013 - 05.2016
- Drove revenue growth of USD 2.7 million by implementing targeted pricing strategies and leading detailed price-volume-mix analysis across key therapeutic categories.
- Achieved a 10% reduction in operating expenses through disciplined cost controls and process efficiency initiatives during a period of economic volatility.
- Prevented inventory write-offs by identifying at-risk expiry dates and executing effective tactical sales plans to preserve product value and avoid losses.
- Enhanced financial planning and decision-making by delivering accurate budgets, dynamic forecasts, and improved cash flow visibility under complex local market conditions.
- Supported strategic portfolio management and demand forecasting, contributing to optimized resource allocation and improved market responsiveness.
Commercial Strategy Manager
Genomma Lab International - Venezuela
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Led market entry financial strategy, developing business cases, pricing structures, and sales forecasts to support the successful launch of the company's product portfolio in Venezuela.
- Established the full suite of financial and commercial reports within the first two months, including income, cost, and expense tracking, enabling informed decision-making from the start of operations.
Finance Analyst of Investment Projects
Empresas Polar
01.2007 - 09.2011
Analyst Sr.
Deloitte
08.2004 - 09.2006
Analyst
Crowe Horwath Venezuela
01.2004 - 07.2004
Education
Magister in Marketing -
Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración IESA
01.2015
MBA - undefined
Universidad Metropolitana
01.2011
Accounting Degree - undefined
Universidad de Los Andes
01.2004
Business Administration Degree - undefined
Universidad de Los Andes
01.2004
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Process Improvement
- Project Execution
- Quality Assurance
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and collaboration
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Native
Portuguese: Advance
English: Advanced
Timeline
Finance Projects Sr. Lead LATAM
Galderma - Latin America
02.2025 - Current
Chief Financial Officer – Director
Galderma - Brazil
10.2023 - 01.2025
Finance Manager Mexico + CADR
Galderma - Mexico
04.2021 - 09.2023
Internal Control& Procurement Manager/FP&A Interim
Galderma - Mexico
11.2020 - 03.2021
Finance Manager
Galderma - Colombia
06.2018 - 10.2020
Finance Planner and Internal Control Chief
Galderma - Colombia
05.2016 - 05.2018
Finance Planning Manager
Galderma - Venezuela
11.2013 - 05.2016
Commercial Strategy Manager
Genomma Lab International - Venezuela
01.2013 - 06.2013
Finance Analyst of Investment Projects
Empresas Polar
01.2007 - 09.2011
Analyst Sr.
Deloitte
08.2004 - 09.2006
Analyst
Crowe Horwath Venezuela
01.2004 - 07.2004
MBA - undefined
Universidad Metropolitana
Accounting Degree - undefined
Universidad de Los Andes
Business Administration Degree - undefined
Universidad de Los Andes
Magister in Marketing -
Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración IESA
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