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Javier Gomez Alvarez

@javiergomezalvarez

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Finance Director with 20 years of experience in diverse sectors.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role that fosters growth and innovation in finance.

I am a seasoned Finance Director and FP&A professional with two decades of experience across the Retail, Real Estate, Financial Services, and NGO sectors. My career has been marked by a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and the development of KPIs. I have successfully led financial planning and analysis teams in multinational environments, driving profitability improvements and operational efficiency through strategic decision-making.

Throughout my career, I have managed significant budgets, including overseeing the planning cycle for $2 billion at Luxottica and $1.8 billion at Inditex. My leadership style emphasizes collaboration and communication, enabling cross-functional teams to enhance their financial understanding. I have a proven track record of automating financial processes, significantly reducing reporting times, and improving profitability margins. My bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, along with conversational Portuguese, allows me to navigate diverse business environments effectively.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Director - FP&A

Current

Luxottica

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

As Finance Director - FP&A, I lead the planning cycle, managing annual and quarterly budgets for over 1,000 stores across North America. I oversee P&L, develop financial models, and automate reporting processes to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

Budgeting Financial Modeling Tableau BI Tools P&L management Strategic Planning Cost Optimization Team Leadership Data Analysis Process Automation

Head of FP&A - Business Controller

Inditex

Aug 2014 - Mar 2022 (7 years 7 months)

Managed the annual budgeting process for multiple business entities, conducted P&L analysis, and developed executive dashboards to monitor strategic plans. Enhanced the financial planning skills of team members and optimized profitability through comprehensive financial evaluations.

Budgeting Financial Reporting Dashboards Strategic Planning Cost Saving Initiatives Financial Modeling Process Automation ROI Analysis

Senior Finance & Budgeting Manager

Promujer International

Jan 2013 - Mar 2014 (1 year 2 months)

Managed the international budgeting process across multiple countries, developed policies for revenue projections, and improved budget preparation accuracy. Analyzed variances and provided actionable recommendations to maintain financial profitability.

Budgeting Financial Analysis Policy Development Data Collection Financial Reporting Cost Allocation Strategic Recommendations

Finance Manager

Rainforest Alliance

May 2008 - Jul 2012 (4 years 2 months)

Led the budgeting process for the organization across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with financial objectives. Conducted internal audits and trained program managers on financial policies and procedures.

Budgeting Financial Compliance Internal Audit Training Financial Sustainability Risk Assessment Policy Implementation Financial Reporting

Finance & Sales Analyst

B Spain Mediterranean Corporation

Jan 2005 - Jun 2008 (3 years 5 months)

Oversaw financial reporting and cost analysis for a real estate portfolio, delivering insights through dashboards. Evaluated project feasibility and prepared financial reports emphasizing critical KPIs.

Financial Reporting Dashboard Development Feasibility Report KPI Analysis Data Analysis Reporting Financial Strategy Risk Assessment

Financial Advisor

CaixaBank

Apr 2004 - Jan 2005 (9 months)

Provided financial and tax consulting services to clients, optimizing tax strategies and enhancing efficiency. Developed customer segmentation tools for effective commercial campaigns.

Tax Strategy Customer Segmentation Financial Analysis Client Management Strategy Development Reporting Compliance Risk Management

Sales Analyst

NEC Computers

Jan 2003 - Apr 2004 (1 year 3 months)

Supported commercial teams by generating sales reports and conducting market analysis. Developed financial models for product launches and ongoing tracking.

Sales Reporting Market Analysis Financial Modeling Product Launch Data Analysis Reporting Financial Strategy Performance Tracking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

St. Louis University

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

1998 - 2002

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Management Information Systems. Developed skills in data management, business analysis, and strategic decision-making.