Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Languages
Hobbies
Nespresso References
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Juliana De Beni

Juliana De Beni

Business Controller
Nyon

Summary

I am a multi-disciplinary executive with more than twenty years of experience in consulting, cross functional projects management, continuous improvement, and finance. I embrace changes as part of my DNA, flexible and able to interact with multiple cultures and mindset thanks to truly international experience. I have lived in 9 different countries (USA, Germany, Switzerland, Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, Denmark, Colombia and Portugal) enjoying learning new languages, exploring and integrating different cultures best practices into roles. Sustainability is continuous learning journey that I am passionate for.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior R&D Finance Controller

Nestlé / Starbucks / Garden Gourmet
4 2020 - Current
  • Performed budget control of 125 MCHF R&D investments in Nestle biggest business category across 4 centers (Orbe, Konolfingen, Marysville and Singapore)
  • Developed Global PowerBI tool to allow better follow up of Budged and expenditure.
  • Currently starting a project in EPR for Packaging (Extended Producer Responsibility) in Sustainability.

Senior Business Controller

Nespresso HQ
09.2014 - 03.2020
  • Implement new HUB in Barcelona with fast-paced mindset defining finance hurdles and objectives. Full new entrepreneurial structure for more than 150 new employees managing budgeting process of 200 MCHF. Work independently and result focus. Prepared business case and analysis of all tax impacts

R&D Controller and Pipeline Manager

Nestlé Professional
01.2011 - 09.2014
  • Design Nestlé Professional's global Cold Ingredients Pipeline managing cross functional teams.
  • Established clear criteria for global launches assessment.
  • Performed analysis of potential sales and business growth.
  • Launched new products to increase sales revenue by 10 MCHF.

Regional Business Controller

Nestlé - Breakfast Cereals
08.2008 - 01.2011
  • Managed full P&L and Balance Sheet for business unit generating 55 MCHF revenue over four different countries with different currencies (FX) while leading team of 4 people.
  • Achieved first year of profitability and cooperate to improve team working.
  • Performed TTS analysis and customer margin contribution.
  • Implemented new sales force and TTS follow up for Breakfast Cereals.
  • Participated on TTS discussion with customers.
  • Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions

Global Marketing Controller and SAP Team Lead

Nestlé S.A. - Breakfast Cereals
09.2003 - 08.2008
  • Applied learning and change process methodology to improve finance process.
  • Established global process for marketing promotion evaluation improving promotion ROI by 10%
  • Drive SAP implementation in many countries (USA, Mexico, Germany, Singapore)
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development
  • Contributed to long-term strategic planning initiatives by providing valuable input on financial projections and feasibility studies for a cross functional projects (holistic margin management)
  • Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning

Senior Consultant

PwC/ IBM
07.1997 - 09.2003
  • Consulting experience to build better process in different industries (General Motors, Benson and Hedges, Tenneco Packaging, Saint-Gobain and others) in USA, UK, Brazil and Colombia.
  • Design and delivered new solutions while training development of end users and mentoring junior consultants.
  • Elected as best team enabler Latin America and Top 10 consultant in Nestlé project (150 consultants).
  • Facilitated workshops with clients to identify pain points, establish goals, and define actionable steps towards achieving desired outcomes
  • Streamlined project management processes, improving efficiency and reducing overall costs

Teacher Assistant

Faculdade de Tecnologia de Sao Paulo
08.1995 - 07.1996
  • Research of new tools and methods of visual interface building.
  • Support students during lessons and project development.

Education

MBA - Measuring And Managing Sustainability Impacts

IMD
Lausanne
06.2024 - 06.2024

Master of Science - Marketing And E-commerce

University of Geneva
Geneva, GE
02.2011 - 2012.05

Master of Science - Business Administration

Fundação Getulio Vargas
São Paulo, Brazil
01.1998 - 2000.05

Master of Science - Computer Science

Universidade Estadual Julio Mesquita Filho (UNESP)
São Paulo, Brazil
06.1996 - 1997.05

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Universidade Estadual Julio Mesquita Filho (UNESP)
São Paulo, Brazil
07.1992 - 1996.05

Skills

Interests

Implement of new IT hub in Barcelona with start-up mindset participating on the hiring generating more than 10% savings

Implement a new sales force in Portugal driving back growth of the business gaining market share and sales

Achieved 1st year of profitability in Nestlé Cereals Denmark

Co-founder podcast Ela Pod Podcast to empower young woman

Co-founder podcast Amici around the world

Languages

Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Elementary (A2)

Hobbies

  • Travelling (one new country per year minimum), getting to know new people
  • Volleyball


Nespresso References

laurent.decroux@nespresso.com, nicolas.delteil@nespresso.com, chris.wright2@nestle.com

Timeline

MBA - Measuring And Managing Sustainability Impacts

IMD
06.2024 - 06.2024

Senior Business Controller

Nespresso HQ
09.2014 - 03.2020

Master of Science - Marketing And E-commerce

University of Geneva
02.2011 - 2012.05

R&D Controller and Pipeline Manager

Nestlé Professional
01.2011 - 09.2014

Regional Business Controller

Nestlé - Breakfast Cereals
08.2008 - 01.2011

Global Marketing Controller and SAP Team Lead

Nestlé S.A. - Breakfast Cereals
09.2003 - 08.2008

Master of Science - Business Administration

Fundação Getulio Vargas
01.1998 - 2000.05

Senior Consultant

PwC/ IBM
07.1997 - 09.2003

Master of Science - Computer Science

Universidade Estadual Julio Mesquita Filho (UNESP)
06.1996 - 1997.05

Teacher Assistant

Faculdade de Tecnologia de Sao Paulo
08.1995 - 07.1996

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Universidade Estadual Julio Mesquita Filho (UNESP)
07.1992 - 1996.05

Senior R&D Finance Controller

Nestlé / Starbucks / Garden Gourmet
4 2020 - Current
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