Manuel Gaitán
Resumen profesional
Finance professional with strong financial, leadership, finance SSC implementation, strategic management, analytical, and decision-making abilities. Over 25 years of experience and background in accounting, financial planning, budgeting / forecasting, shared services operations, contract negotiations. Experience working with critical decision makers around Latin America and Europe, including US and UK. Successful career advancement with proven ability to motivate people and to work in high-pressure situations.
Datos destacados
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
29
29
years of professional experience
Experiencia
CFO
ITS TELECOM
2016.02 - 2024.12
- Led financial restructuring and business growth initiatives focused on cash flow, lead quality, implementation costs and delivery timelines.
- Partnered with the Board and executive team to define, manage and deliver annual business objectives.
- Prepared and presented financial information for business units and government entities.
Financial Controller and Reporting, Forecast, Planning and Analysis Head
BRITISH TELECOM
2012.03 - 2014.12
- Managed monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, forecasting and outlooks, supported cost transformation goals, and presented performance, improvement plans and next steps to senior leadership.
- Led a 22-person regional finance team, including cluster CFOs, accounting managers and controlling/reporting teams, while coordinating tax, compliance, shared services, SOX and financial governance.
- Supported cash flow and treasury across Latin America, controlled Capex and product profitability, and aligned financial priorities with sales strategy and the annual plan.
- Oversaw shared services, local CFOs and accounting teams to ensure business support, savings, compliance and controls; helped implement and manage the Finance SSC in Buenos Aires.
- Led strategic and financial planning for a USD500M+ Latam telecom operation across 6 clusters, 22 countries and 47 entities, targeting 20% YoY revenue growth and 40%–50% YoY EBITDA growth.
Chief Financial Manager (Brazil Interim position)
BRITISH TELECOM
2011.06 - 2012.02
- Controlled financials for 4 BRZ entities, Latin America’s largest business, managing 45% of regional revenue and serving as Latam headquarters.
- Oversaw business and budget control with the Country Manager, President and CFO, including pricing, appraisals and cost savings.
- Managed monthly reporting, forecasting, planning and analysis for the BRZ cluster, acting as liaison between all LOBs and the 40-person BRZ Finance Team.
- Coordinated statutory audits, tax compliance, Capex, inventory, cash flow and treasury while supporting team motivation and expectations.
- Guided the FSSC on Brazilian tax alignment and managed AP, AR and GL deliverables.
Chief Financial Manager
British Telecom
2009.05 - 2011.05
- Managed accounting cycle, budgeting and strategic controls for CA&C, the strongest EBITDA operation in Latin America.
- Consolidated financial statements for 19 entities and reported results to senior management and Latam headquarters, overseeing accounting entries and country rules across Central America and the Caribbean.
- Managed cash flow, AP/AR controls and targets, and aligned Capex with profitability goals.
- Implemented Oracle standards and launched FSSC operations across all countries, including AR, AP and GL modules.
Chief Financial Manager and Administrative Manager (Panama)
COMSAT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
2000.01 - 2009.05
- Managed Panama office administration, including facilities, leases, recruiting, staffing needs and employee well-being.
- Managed accounting for 3 Panama entities, consolidated results, prepared monthly financials, controlled budgets, developed forecasts and reported to the Latam CFO.
- Ensured compliance with Panama telecommunications, fiscal, municipal tax and regulatory requirements.
Finance Manager
UNIGREEN MARINE, S.A. EVERGREEN INTERNATIONAL, S.A.
1996.02 - 1999.03
- Audited accounting, bookkeeping, payment requests and disbursements; supervised AR and AP clerks.
- Managed shipowner accounts, vessel-owner reports, bills of lading, freight duties and banking transactions, including wire transfers, loans, interest rates and financial instruments.
Formación
B.Sc - Economics, Statistics, International Business
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
1992.08 - 1995.06
Enfatiza tus habilidades clave
- Financial analysis
- Due diligence for M&A
- Reestructuring and financial area transformation
- Knowledge of different accounting softwares
- Lead financial softwares implementation
- Knowledge of different tax legislations
- MS Office
Diplomas
- Panama Fiscal Laws, Rules and Applications, DELOITTE PANAMA, 01/01/06, 01/31/09
- BT Oracle and HFM, DELOITTE ARGENTINA, 01/01/07, 01/31/08
- Controlling Cost in a Recessive Economy, INCAE, 01/01/05, 01/31/05
- International Accounting Regulations, DELOITTE PANAMA, 01/01/04, 01/31/04
Personalizado
Acacio Queiroz N., CFO and Compliance Head for British Telecom in Latin America, BT Latam headquarters in BRZ
Cronología
CFO
ITS TELECOM
2016.02 - 2024.12
Financial Controller and Reporting, Forecast, Planning and Analysis Head
BRITISH TELECOM
2012.03 - 2014.12
Chief Financial Manager (Brazil Interim position)
BRITISH TELECOM
2011.06 - 2012.02
Chief Financial Manager
British Telecom
2009.05 - 2011.05
Chief Financial Manager and Administrative Manager (Panama)
COMSAT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
2000.01 - 2009.05
Finance Manager
UNIGREEN MARINE, S.A. EVERGREEN INTERNATIONAL, S.A.
1996.02 - 1999.03
B.Sc - Economics, Statistics, International Business
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
1992.08 - 1995.06