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Sari Torres

@saritorres

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Finance leader driving forecasting, cash optimization, and strategic growth across multi-sites.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a finance leadership role where I can own forecasting, cash/working-capital improvements, and strategic planning—partnering cross-functionally to strengthen controls, automate reporting, and accelerate growth through better systems and decision-making.

I’m a finance professional known for financial management, corporate strategy, and improving the systems that help teams perform. I’ve built my career in multi-unit environments—scaling forecasting, strengthening controls, and turning financial data into decisions that move the business.

As Finance Manager (North America) at Styropek, I manage financial and accounting operations across two manufacturing plants. I directed strategic forecasting that helped sales surge from $300M to over $500M, while advancing purchase price allocation (PPA) analyses with tax implications and software implementation strategies. I also elevated cash flow management by maintaining DSO at an average of 30 days, translating to $30M in receivables, and achieved monthly forecasting accuracy of 95%+ by building rigorous cash flow models and optimizing working capital.

Earlier, as Finance Manager (USA/Canada), I improved financial reporting—cutting preparation time from five days to two—through real-time data analysis. I led process and system improvements that delivered reconciliations above 98% and removed bottlenecks that slowed decision-making, and I mentored a team of 7 finance professionals, driving a 20% increase in team productivity.

In my controller roles, I strengthened profitability and compliance while leading complex initiatives such as GAAP/IFRS and SOX-aligned internal controls, merger analyses, VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and acquisition integrations. I also championed finance automation and global rollouts of Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) across Latin America, reducing identified risks by $500K and improving operational efficiency, including a 25% increase in quarterly revenue in Panama.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Manager, North America

Current

Styropek

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Managed North America finance and accounting operations across two manufacturing plants, driving strategic forecasting that increased sales from $300M to over $500M. Improved cash flow by keeping DSO at ~30 days ($30M in receivables) and delivering monthly forecasting accuracy over 95% through cash flow modeling and working-capital optimization.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Forecasting Cash Flow Forecasting Working Capital Management Financial Reporting Tax Implications Cost Optimization

Finance Manager (USA/Canada)

Styropek

Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)

Led strategic forecasting and improved system efficiency, reducing financial reporting preparation time from 5 days to 2. Managed and mentored a team of 7 finance professionals, achieving >98% reconciliations through finance-tool/IT alignment and increasing team productivity by 20%.

FP&A Forecasting Financial Reporting Reconciliations Process Improvement Team Leadership

Controller

Styropek

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

Managed accounting and financial processes to improve profitability, including budgets (CAPEX/OPEX), monthly closings, and compliance with GAAP/IFRS and SOX. Supported merger financial analyses to address 3 acquisition challenges, launched a skill-sharing program to ensure zero downtime during vacations, and managed VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

GAAP IFRS Compliance SOX Compliance Internal Controls M&A VAT Compliance Audit Management

Controller (Energizer PR/Panama)

Energizer Puerto Rico, Inc. / Energizer Group Panama, Inc.

Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 (4 years)

Led financial operations including planning, monthly forecasting, accounting, taxes, payroll, and logistics for Puerto Rico and Outer Caribbean/Central America operations ($50M annual sales; $5M monthly aging). Rolled out Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) across Latin America within 3 months and implemented risk management strategies reducing identified risks by $500K, contributing to a 25% incr

Financial Planning & Forecasting Tax Management Risk Management Financial Reporting Revenue Recognition Vendor & Payroll Oversight

Financial Analyst

Energizer Puerto Rico, Inc. / Energizer Group Panama, Inc.

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years)

Restructured operations to reduce expenditures by $500K annually and strengthen overall financial stability. Analyzed KPIs and cash flow to identify drivers of revenue fluctuations and supported budgeting, tax/financial statement preparation, and cash forecasting with financial controls.

KPI Analysis Cash Flow Management Budgeting Financial Control Financial Statement Preparation Cash Forecasting