Javier Zúñiga Bermúdez
Business Administrator
San Rafael,Heredia
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Ops and Enabling Manager – Ops Standardization Project Manager
AstraZeneca
10.2023 - Current
- In charge of leading, motivating & mentoring 3 Business Analysts
- Responsible of delivering activity mapping and capacity model platform in Power BI and tools for Project Global Implementation
- Created foundations for the Global Standardization Project across 3 GFS Ops regions, tools are being replicated globally
- Project management documentation update
- Maintain annual / quarterly development conversations with analysts
- Participation in the selection, recruitment, and retention of internal talent
- Re-introduced Golden Close recognition model in Ops
- Implemented Ops Wall to give visibility of team's performance around People, Process, Productivity
Alexion Integration Programs (Alexion Expand / Inventory Integration) – Finance Project Manager (Temporary Assignment)
AstraZeneca
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Responsible of leading the Finance setup including costing and transfer pricing across 20+ markets
- In charge of chairing weekly calls and socializing minutes / actions
- Maintained project management documentation up to date to track progress
- Presentation of key deliverables, status, project’s milestones, and risks to project management team
- Communication with group and local level stakeholders
- Financial flow documentation
- Mapped BAU vs transition activities, regular review of project’s documentation and Playbook
- Able to successfully transition +25 countries to the AZ shared market model.
- Created a Project Management file which has a consolidated view of SCC & TP and served as a data repository for the team
- Alexion Expand’ s Finance team won the 2022 Global Finance Excellence Award
- Alexion Integration Program awarded with the 2022 CEO Award
Manufacturing Accounting Project – Product Costing & Inventory Super User & Acting as Manager
AstraZeneca
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Manager acting role, accountable of setting development & feedback conversations with Super Users
- Responsible for full implementation of the Standard product costing (SPC) workstream in NAM for eight manufacturing sites
- In charge of onboarding and training of super users on product costing and manufacturing accounting knowledge
- Active participation on project meetings, presenting results, providing robust business insight, raising risk, defects, and queries
- Single point of contact for Standard Product costing workstream, consolidating communication and tracking activities for the team
- Coordinated UAT process, including management and allocation of resources
- Led successful delivery of Standard Product Costing workstream which had a regional impact across all NAM manufacturing centers including eight manufacturing plants and +4 Distribution centers and virtual plants
- Delivered quality multi-regional training to end users from Poland and Costa Rica ensuring business adoption and implementation
Product Costing Centre of Excellence, Temporary Manager
AstraZeneca
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed, recruited, and motivated a group of 4 people
- Set the foundations and stabilization of the new Center of Excellence in Costa Rica by leading the onboarding and knowledge transfer process of 3 new hires + 1 intern
- Conducted regular development discussions with direct reports, recommend activities to ensure constant learning
- In charge of annual & monthly product costing (including SCC) calculation for six manufacturing sites including all North America strategic production plants
- Accountable of development, coordination, and execution of reporting processes, which includes master data maintenance, reporting design, data consolidation and reporting
- Team successfully delivered 2021 standard product costs for all sites and distribution centers in NAM region
- Led implementation of Material Code Harmonization project in all NAM manufacturing sites
- Implemented process improvement initiatives in the team: master data clean up, Distribution Centers, monthly product costing, definition of roles and responsibilities
- Delivered a Practical Problem-Solving project sponsored by Sebastian Palm GFS Global Operations Director to identify gaps in the product costing process for NAM sites, shared recommendations with management team and Hellen Mac Phee
FP&A Operations Manufacturing & Product Costing Business Analyst
AstraZeneca
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Successful execution of end-to-end month end activities related to cost accounting & preparation of financial reports with accompanying comments for significant variances
- Responsible of all P&L forecasting cycles for +4 manufacturing sites
- Recognized Product Costing Subject Matter expert
- Acting as Customer Lead responsible of MI pack consolidation during forecasting exercises and month end close
- Coordinated and coached three interns as part of the Be AmaZing internship program
- Successfully knowledge transfer of manufacturing & product costing role from the United Kingdom for four sites
- Able to reconcile >$200M across Biologics sites
- Led regional initiative to standardize the product costing process across North America and Biologics (global team) which resulted in a time saving of 40h per country/plant
Frederick Manufacturing Center. Finance Business Partner, Short International Assignment (P100)
AstraZeneca
Frederick, Maryland
05.2019 - 10.2019
- In charge of complex financial modeling including cost absorption models, stock turn scenarios, manufacturing costs progression,10-year P&L forecasting using multiple variables and assumptions
- Cost estimate scenarios for new product introductions
- Created product costing report for manufacturing teams at site with detailed material component cost by stage
- Participation on budget presentations with Senior Finance Directors Opex reviews, P&L and financial reporting
- Coordination of month end close activities with GFS to ensure completeness and accuracy of data
- Creation of reports for Tier 4 and Business review meetings with Regional Finance director & SET at site (Pascal Soriot & Pam Cheng)
FP&A Business Analyst
Citibank
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Responsible of planning activities for technology expenses including annual budgeting and monthly process
- Responsible of financial reporting & analysis of technology Opex for North America businesses including market trends, salaries, technical services, maintenance
- Conducted monthly and quarterly reporting while adding analytical value to solve strategic issues that are complementary to regular Planning and Analysis processes
- Drove standardization of activities including the identification of productivity and efficiency
FP&A Business Planning Analyst II
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
- 08.2016
- Developed forward looking forecast for new product introduction
- Presented quarterly financial results to management with visibility of forecast trends, revenue levels and sales performance
- Responsible of financial analysis including discounts, payment terms, saving and inventory impacts
- Worked with regional planning teams to monitor inventory levels and reduce excess when products enter end of life.
- Accountable of budget creation to cover supplier claims for obsoleted material
Education
Bachelor & Licentiate degree on Business Administration -
Universidad De Costa Rica
San Pedro 03.2011 - 11.2016
Skills
Financial analysis & planning
Project management
Customer Service
Risk management
Process improvement
Strategic thinking
Influence – communication
Self-confident
Entrepreneurial
Team Leadership
Performance Management
Project Management
Timeline
Ops and Enabling Manager – Ops Standardization Project Manager
AstraZeneca
10.2023 - Current
Alexion Integration Programs (Alexion Expand / Inventory Integration) – Finance Project Manager (Temporary Assignment)
AstraZeneca
03.2022 - 10.2023
Manufacturing Accounting Project – Product Costing & Inventory Super User & Acting as Manager
AstraZeneca
10.2020 - 03.2022
Product Costing Centre of Excellence, Temporary Manager
AstraZeneca
03.2020 - 10.2020
Frederick Manufacturing Center. Finance Business Partner, Short International Assignment (P100)
AstraZeneca
05.2019 - 10.2019
FP&A Operations Manufacturing & Product Costing Business Analyst
AstraZeneca
05.2017 - 03.2020
FP&A Business Analyst
Citibank
08.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor & Licentiate degree on Business Administration -
Universidad De Costa Rica
03.2011 - 11.2016
FP&A Business Planning Analyst II
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
- 08.2016
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