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Allan Ramirez

Allan Ramirez

MBA | Industrial Engineer | Finance & Commercial Professional

Summary

Objective Financial & Commercial leader with demonstrated success leading teams, systems and programs. Poised and sharp with skill to translate financial metrics into actionable details. Exceptional performance outlining strategic financial directions for business growth. Well-organized, proactive and adaptable to changing markets.

Overview

15
15

Years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Finance & Accounting

Prime Destinations Group
10.2023 - Current

Real Estate Developer & Construction

  • Instituted best practices in financial management processes by conducting regular reviews of procedures, policies, and systems for continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Enhanced company profitability with strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting techniques to ensure optimal resource allocation.
  • Established strong relationships with banking partners for favorable financing terms on loans and lines of credit.
  • Negotiated favorable vendor contracts by leveraging strong analytical skills and industry knowledge for competitive advantage.
  • Optimized cash flow management through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and investment activities.

Property Manager

MTS Administracion Total
1 2023 - 10.2023

Property & Facility Management

  • Maintained operational facilities attractive to enhance property value by organizing regular cleaning, maintenance, major repairs, and capital improvement projects.
  • Administered operations to handle needs of more than 50 tenants across 80 property units.
  • Prepared comprehensive financial reports for property owners detailing income, expenses, and overall budget performance.
  • Conducted regular audits and property inspections, to maintain compliance with regulations and company policies.

Business Consultant

Hexagon BPO Solutions / Zoom Develops
6 2022 - 12.2022

Call Center & Hotel Industry

  • Evaluated existing business models, identifying areas of improvement to increase revenue generation potential and developed business plans & strategies.
  • Delivered successful projects within tight deadlines, ensuring consistent client satisfaction and timely project completion.
  • Led the operation and restructuring of 7+ Companies internal processes, and managed 6 BU's of 300+ direct members, plus 100+ indirect members, resulting in improved performance.

CFO & Group Controller

Casco Development & Partners
9 2021 - 6 2022

Real Estate Developer & Construction | Casco Antiguo

  • Managed portfolio of more than 21 properties with market value above US$80M. Oversaw budgets, administration, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Managed relationships with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process with minimal findings or issues identified, led the issuance of 20+ Financial Statements.
  • Led budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically and ensure alignment with organizational goals, and comply with investment expected returns.
  • Enhanced cash flow management through the development of robust forecasting models, ensuring optimal liquidity for business operations.

Commercial & Operations Manager

Casas Grandes
4 2017 - 9 2021

Real Estate Developer & Construction

  • Reduced operational costs with the implementation of lean principles and process automation tools for 4 years.
  • Defined the commercial strategies and led the Sales/Marketing team to exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets consistently. Annual sales of $40MM.
  • Led 5 projects of more than 5000 residential units with annual expenses of $30MM.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for the successful completion of projects within budget and timeline constraints.

FP&A | Financial Planning Manager | Controller

Copa Airlines
12.2004 - 4 2017

Aviation

  • Directed cash flow projections, ROI and cost analysis, monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Analyzed Copa Holdings (NYSE: CPA) monthly P&L (Fuel, Flight OPS and Passenger Servicing Lines).
  • Led the budget and forecast process, advised 4 business units financial management, and contributed on developing future plans and key initiatives achieving a 20% reduction in costs.
  • Complied with established SOX controls and policies, submitted monthly passenger traffic to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
  • Revenue Management: Improved the profitability of 300+ daily flights operated through the Hub of the Americas in Panama and Colombia.

Education

IFRS Specialization - International Financial Reporting Standard

Universidad Del CPA - UNESCPA
01.2013 - 2013.05

MBA - Strategic Leadership Emphasis

Universidad Latina De Panama
05.2008 - 2010.05

Postgraduate - Management

Universidad Latina De Panama
05.2006 - 2007.05

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Tecnologica De Panama
05.1998 - 2004.05

Skills

Cash Flow Management

Software

MS Office

Power BI / Tableau

SAP / Peachtree / Quickbooks

Pipedrive / HubSpot

Asana / Google Analystics

AI Tools / ChatGPT

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Director of Finance & Accounting

Prime Destinations Group
10.2023 - Current

IFRS Specialization - International Financial Reporting Standard

Universidad Del CPA - UNESCPA
01.2013 - 2013.05

MBA - Strategic Leadership Emphasis

Universidad Latina De Panama
05.2008 - 2010.05

Postgraduate - Management

Universidad Latina De Panama
05.2006 - 2007.05

FP&A | Financial Planning Manager | Controller

Copa Airlines
12.2004 - 4 2017

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Tecnologica De Panama
05.1998 - 2004.05

Property Manager

MTS Administracion Total
1 2023 - 10.2023

Business Consultant

Hexagon BPO Solutions / Zoom Develops
6 2022 - 12.2022

CFO & Group Controller

Casco Development & Partners
9 2021 - 6 2022

Commercial & Operations Manager

Casas Grandes
4 2017 - 9 2021
Allan RamirezMBA | Industrial Engineer | Finance & Commercial Professional