
Hector Rafael Luna Figueroa
@hectorrafaellunafigu
I build financial planning, reporting, and automation solutions that improve performance visibility and decision-making.
What I'm looking for
I've led financial performance, reporting, and process optimization across ExxonMobil, NCR Atleos, Accenture, and large-scale industrial operations. My work spans planning, forecasting, revenue and cost analysis, profitability, cash flow, and operational KPIs.
At ExxonMobil, I reduced the month-end close cycle by 22% through workflow redesign and built Power BI dashboards that improved leadership visibility into financial and operational performance. I also led a team of seven Finance analysts and partnered with Finance, Tax, Audit, Compliance, and Technology teams to strengthen controls and reporting quality.
I've automated finance processes with TOSCA, reducing validation cycle time by approximately 70%, and built cash flow projection tools that cut manual data entry by approximately 80%. I use Excel, Power BI, SAP FICO, SAP S/4HANA, and BlackLine to turn complex financial and operational data into clear recommendations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Supported financial planning and performance analysis across North American business units, monitoring revenue, costs, operational KPIs, forecast accuracy, and overall financial performance. Collaborated with Finance and business stakeholders to improve visibility into financial performance and operational results.
Led financial process improvement, reporting, and continuous-improvement initiatives supporting multiple global business units and cross-functional teams. Coordinated end-to-end month-end close activities and reduced close cycle time by 22% through workflow redesign and governance.
Supported global Finance transformation projects involving SAP S/4HANA, analyzing business requirements and translating them into functional specifications. Coordinated project dependencies and facilitated communication between business and technical stakeholders.
Analyzed financial and operational information across client engagements, identifying trends, performance gaps, risks, and key business drivers. Monitored project performance and prepared analytical reports to support decision-making.
Senior FP&A Analyst
PDVSA
May 2009 - Sep 2017 (8 years 4 months)
Managed annual budgets, rolling forecasts, CAPEX/OPEX planning, cash flow projections, and long-term financial planning for a large-scale industrial operation. Performed variance and root-cause analysis, developed financial models, and prepared management reports and executive presentations.
Upgrader Plant Programmer
PDVSA
Aug 2008 - Apr 2009 (8 months)
Supported operational and logistics planning for crude supply and processing activities. Optimized crude logistics scheduling processes, reducing response time by approximately 50% and improving operational responsiveness.
Cash Flow Analyst/Intern
Petrozuata
Jan 2007 - Jul 2008 (1 year 6 months)
Supported cash flow forecasting, earnings analysis, and financial reporting. Developed and automated cash flow projection tools, reducing manual data-entry by approximately 80%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho
Bachelor of Economics, Economics
Completed a Bachelor of Economics degree in 2008.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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