Gregorio Gonzalez
Vevey
Summary
More than ten years of international experience in Financial Services, Banking and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. Strong controlling, audit, internal control, and project management background within Finance, Supply Chain Procurement and Operations department with a proactive, flexible, team spirit and problem-solving mindset and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Control Manager
Nestlé S.A
04.2021 - Current
- Coordinate compliance and controls activities across 40+ reporting units
- Provide support to different departments and functions.
- Strengthened financial reporting processes by implementing robust controls and procedures, enhancing data accuracy and integrity.
- Monitoring of key risk indicators ensuring compliance standards are met and on targets.
- Guaranteeing consistent maintenance of balance sheet integrity.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for streamlining processes, thereby reducing costs and improving productivity.
Regional Project Controller & Internal Control Lead
Nestlé S.A
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Supported the CFO & Business Service Head as a trusted controller (vision, costs, organization practices, projects, risks) as well as a long-term strategic view.
- Planned and controlled the annual budget and quarterly dynamic forecast.
- Provided actual cost vs budget reports with P&L analysis and deviations.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of operational processes efficiency.
- Developed robust Internal Controls to international standards.
- Reduced Key Risk Indicators red dots in the region by performing internal audits.
Regional Internal Auditor Middle America
Nestlé S.A
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Provided an independent assurance service, as regards existence & effectiveness of internal controls to management.
- Led and managed more than 20 audits in all geographic zones.
- Prepared audit results and recommendation to management.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed risk-focused audit plans for potential operational and compliance risk areas.
- Ensured the existence and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Involved in ad-hoc and special projects.
Financial Controller
Nestlé S.A
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Financial planning coordination for IT Hubs & Shared Services with 7 different locations across all geographic zones.
- Planned and controlled annual budget and quarterly dynamic forecast.
- Performed forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Provided insights and recommendations for business.
- Supported special projects, like Restructuring, Value Chain Analysis.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
- Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
Tax Assistant
Deloitte AG
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Attended client meetings and managed portfolio of more than 100 individuals.
- Advised clients on appropriate record-keeping practices to ensure compliance.
- Swiss tax liabilities projections, analyzed double tax treaties, payroll administration.
- Prepared multi-state income tax returns for individuals, utilizing deep understanding of various jurisdictional regulations.
- Streamlined tax processes for improved efficiency, reducing errors and increasing overall productivity.
Sales Project Officer
HSBC Bank
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Supported VP Retail Sales as a key stakeholder for setting and maintaining process efficiency.
- Enhanced process efficiency & controls leading to portfolio increase of 150 mio USD.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Increased team productivity with regular monitoring, feedback sessions, and performance evaluations.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction by conducting thorough project needs assessments and delivering customized solutions.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Strategy
University Francisco De Vitoria
Madrid, Spain2018
Master of Science - Sustainable Finance
Swiss Business School
Zurich, Switzerland2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Webster University
Geneva, Switzerland2009
Skills
- MS Office
- SAP
- Power BI
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/11/1987
- Nationality: Spanish
- Marital Status: Single
Working Visa
Swiss Permit C
Websites
Languages
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hobbies and Interests
- Tennis
- Travel
- Read
- Football
Timeline
Internal Control Manager
Nestlé S.A
04.2021 - Current
Regional Project Controller & Internal Control Lead
Nestlé S.A
12.2018 - 06.2020
Regional Internal Auditor Middle America
Nestlé S.A
08.2016 - 11.2018
Financial Controller
Nestlé S.A
11.2014 - 07.2016
Tax Assistant
Deloitte AG
05.2014 - 10.2014
Sales Project Officer
HSBC Bank
12.2011 - 12.2013
Master of Business Administration - Business Strategy
University Francisco De Vitoria
Master of Science - Sustainable Finance
Swiss Business School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Webster University
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