Agnes Botero, CPA
Finance Director
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record at Cargill, driving a turnaround from negative PNL to a 5% EBIT margin. A finance business partner and decision maker both in local and international setting. Expert in strategic and growth planning while fostering cross functional leadership team collaboration to drive profitability. Adept at risk management, optimizing resources for growth while delivering actionable insights to the Group and BOD.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Cargill | C-Joy Poultry Meats Production, Inc.
02.2020 - Current
- Spearheaded financial restructuring and turned around the business from negative PNL to positive 5% EBIT margin in 3 years.
- Directed capital investment initiatives worth over $200M, securing higher ROI to the business. Presented and obtained approval from the Group and JV BOD.
- Established and enforced cost-control initiatives, reducing overhead expenses by 10% year-over-year.
- Introduced key performance indicators (KPIs) that directed each function and the leadership team make more informed strategic decisions.
- Developed financial models that improved budget forecasting accuracy by 30%.
- Managed the entire team of business finance (+/-10 members), fostering innovation and efficiency in financial reporting.
- Optimized resource allocation, prioritizing high-impact projects to drive business growth.
- Conducted thorough competitor analysis, providing valuable market insights for informed business strategy development.
Major Projects Finance Head
First Balfour
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Overall in-charge of every revenue contract with >Php1Bn construction projects
- Provided senior management (ManCom and ExeCom) with strategic financial insights for informed decision making.
- Managed budgeting process, ensuring accurate forecasting and timely adjustments to meet business needs.
- Strengthened communication between finance department and other business units, fostering an environment of collaboration across the organization.
- Co-led implementation of new ERP system, increasing efficiency within the finance department while enhancing data visibility.
Education
Graduate Certificate - CFO Development Program
Asian Institute of Management
Makati 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Holy Angel University
Angeles City, Province Of Pampanga, Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
Strategic planning
Revenue growth
Risk management
Profitability analysis
Cash flow management
Budget Optimization
Capital Investment
Corporate Finance
Executive Leadership
Presentation Skills
Team Collaboration
Communication
Timeline
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Cargill | C-Joy Poultry Meats Production, Inc.
02.2020 - Current
Major Projects Finance Head
First Balfour
01.2018 - 02.2020
Graduate Certificate - CFO Development Program
Asian Institute of Management
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Holy Angel University
04.2001 -
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