Blanca Cedeño
Finance Professional
Santo Domingo
Summary
Proactive Financial Leader with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Finance Leader
Debtfreedom USA
01.2024 - Current
- Improved financial performance through thorough analysis of company expenditures and revenues
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
- Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop revenue-generating initiatives, driving growth in key market segments.
Senior Financial Analyst
Enhanced Recovery Company
02.2020 - 01.2024
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, resulting in more efficient delivery of critical information to stakeholders.
- Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
- Improved budget forecasting through meticulous monitoring of expenses and revenue streams.
- Facilitated accurate expense tracking through diligent maintenance of general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
- Increased financial accuracy by conducting in-depth analyses of financial data and trends.
- Maximized company resources by performing ad-hoc analyses supporting cost reduction initiatives across departments.
Operational Risk Coordinator
Banco Multiple De Las Americas (Bancamerica)
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Support in developing operational risk policies and standards for risk management.
- Perform operational risk identification and assessment in business processes.
- Operational Risk Analysis in development of key risk and
control indicators. - Elaborate operational risk reports for regulator
Treasury and Accounts Receivables Analyst
Refinería Dominicana De Petróleo, S.A.
04.2006 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with internal departments for accurate cash flow forecasting, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Developed comprehensive reporting tools for senior management to effectively monitor treasury performance metrics and financial risks.
- Supported cash management initiatives by maintaining bank account structures and overseeing bank account administration tasks.
- Optimized cash flow management by implementing strategic investment policies and procedures.
- Streamlined treasury operations, implementing efficient processes to improve productivity and reduce operational errors.
- Managed daily liquidity needs by monitoring cash positions and executing necessary transactions.
Education
Master In Finance - Finance
08.2017 - 09.2019
Industrial Engineer - Engineering
08.1995 - 08.1999
Skills
Budget Administration
Account Analysis
General ledger entry
Business Forecasting
Reporting compliance
Internal Controls
Strategic leadership
Team Development
Budget Preparation
Audit management
Cash Flow Management
Cost Control
Budget Administration
Timeline
Finance Leader - Debtfreedom USA
01.2024 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst - Enhanced Recovery Company
02.2020 - 01.2024
Operational Risk Coordinator - Banco Multiple De Las Americas (Bancamerica)
09.2018 - 11.2019
Universidad Iberoamericana - Master In Finance, Finance
08.2017 - 09.2019
Treasury and Accounts Receivables Analyst - Refinería Dominicana De Petróleo, S.A.
04.2006 - 06.2015
Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra - Industrial Engineer, Engineering
08.1995 - 08.1999