Ignacio Lesner

Lead enterprise OPEX and CAPEX planning and AOP cycles across technology and corporate functions, providing scenario modeling and executive reporting to senior leadership. Govern a $20M software & cloud portfolio to improve cost visibility and decision-making.

Oversaw a $20M annual cloud and SaaS portfolio and co-led two AWS EDP renegotiations, reducing run rate from ~$700K to ~$290K. Implemented zero-based budgeting (ZBB) and led post-merger SaaS rationalization and vendor contract restructuring to optimize costs.

Served on a cross-functional crisis committee focused on liquidity management during Argentina’s high inflation and macro volatility. Led B2C revenue forecasting and profitability analysis, and built a financial program with transportation vendors to enable receivables discounting—improving supplier liquidity while reducing tax burden and strengthening continuity.

Led financial restructuring of the Argentina Tissue business after plant closure, redesigning portfolio strategy, sourcing structure, and cost models to restore operational viability. Rebuilt the category P&L under a new production model and optimized sourcing mix by balancing working capital, freight exposure, and pricing constraints.

Acted as finance co-pilot to cross-functional brand teams, driving SKU-level profitability analysis and rationalization to improve contribution margins and portfolio efficiency. Supported launches and growth initiatives with cost structure modeling, volume planning, and margin projections for sustainable decision-making.

Led demand forecasting across multiple product categories by building statistical and business-driven forecast models to improve planning accuracy. Facilitated Sales, Marketing, and Finance alignment to translate demand assumptions into inventory strategy and support new product launches and phase-outs.

Partnered with Commercial and Marketing teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and sales performance analysis. Evaluated rebates, client profitability, and sell-in/sell-out performance and delivered monthly KPI dashboards and variance analysis for senior stakeholders.

Managed annual budgeting and forecasting processes and produced corporate monthly financial reports and performance metrics. Conducted labor/material/overhead cost variance analysis and built management cost reporting frameworks to strengthen cost control and financial visibility.

Designed and calculated key performance and productivity indicators for regional service center operations, improving operational visibility and control. Prepared board-level and corporate reporting packages, supported compliance monitoring, and led cross-market performance review calls focused on issue resolution and process optimization.

MBA program with a finance-oriented/CFO track at UADE from 2019 to 2021.

Bachelor of Business Administration at UADE from 2007 to 2012.