William Ruiz
Senior Finance Executive
Panama Oeste,10
Summary
Dynamic trilingual finance executive with over 20 years of experience in steering financial strategy, governance, and transformation within multinational environments. Expertise in aligning finance with overarching business objectives to foster sustainable value creation and enhance organizational performance. Proven track record of driving innovative solutions that optimize financial operations and support strategic growth initiatives. Committed to leveraging deep industry knowledge to navigate complex financial landscapes and deliver measurable results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Latin America Commercial Finance Manager (Finance Leader)
Trane Technologies
Panama Pacifico, Panama
02.2023 - Current
- Member of Latin America Leadership Team for Thermo King.
- Lead financial planning, forecasting and strategic initiatives across LATAM.
- Drove a 40% revenue increase from 2022 to 2025 through strategic financial planning.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve company revenue goals.
- Drive profitability through pricing analytics and market insights.
- Collaborated closely with sales teams to ensure alignment between company strategies and customer needs.
- Support executive decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Managed working capital to optimize cash flow and reduce financial risk.
Record to Report Leader (Acconting&Report Leader)
Trane Technologies
Panama Pacifico, Panama (Remote)
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Led accounting operations and reporting processes
- Cleared a 3-year backlog of overdue Financial Statement audits within 9 months, achieving 100% compliance with statutory requirements.
- Improved governance and compliance frameworks
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
Finance Manager (Finance Leader)
Ricoh
Panama City, Panama
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Member of Panama Leadership Team
- Led finance & administration (Billing, Logistics & IT) operations functions
- Streamlined Fiance & Administration structure by optimizing roles and reducing headcount by 20%, shifting towards a high-seniority model that increased department efficiency and professional standards.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
ADEN International Business School/EUNCET
Panama City, Panama10-2026
Specialization in Corporate Finance - Corporate Finance
ADEN International Business School/EUNCET
Panama City, Panama 05.2001 -
Skills
Financial Strategy
Strategic planning
Governance & Compliance
Risk Management
Cash flow management
Business Partnering
Cost control
Certification
Internal Auditor GSK
Timeline
Latin America Commercial Finance Manager (Finance Leader)
Trane Technologies
02.2023 - Current
Record to Report Leader (Acconting&Report Leader)
Trane Technologies
04.2021 - 02.2023
Finance Manager (Finance Leader)
Ricoh
02.2018 - 03.2021
Specialization in Corporate Finance - Corporate Finance
ADEN International Business School/EUNCET
05.2001 -
MBA - Business Administration
ADEN International Business School/EUNCET