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MONICA HERNANDEZ MONTES DE OCA

Mississauga,Canada

Summary

Senior Finance Director with over 30 years of international experience in financial strategy, digital transformation, and operational excellence in Telecommunication and Supply Chain sectors across LATAM, Canada, and North America. Proven track record leading multi-country finance teams, managing budgets exceeding $600M, and ensuring compliance with GAAP & IFRS standards. Skilled in FP&A, controlling, treasury, and tax planning across diverse markets, with a focus on cost optimization, cash flow management, process automation, ERP implementation, and driving finance transformations. Recognized as 'One of the Most Innovative CFOs in Mexico' (IMEF, 2015).

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Finance Director – Digital

CHEP CANADA
08.2024 - Current
  • - Lead financial strategies aligned with digital transformation initiatives.
  • - Reduced spend (OPEX and CAPEX) by 10% within the Digital organization.
  • - Automated financial reporting, cutting the close cycle from 10 days to 5 days.
  • - Developed KPI dashboards tracking financial, customer, and employee performance.

Senior Finance Director – LATAM

CHEP CANADA / CHEP MEXICO
09.2020 - 07.2024
  • - Oversaw financial planning and strategy across LATAM, driving underlying profit growth and operational efficiencies.
  • - Achieved 10.0pp ULP and ROCI improvement.
  • - Delivered positive cash flow through asset productivity and supply chain efficiencies.
  • - Expanded operations and market share in Brazil.

Finance Director, Controller LATAM

CHEP MEXICO
02.2018 - 09.2020
  • - Managed 12 companies and 62 employees across LATAM.
  • - Migrated R2R, I2C, and P2P activities of 7 companies to SSC in Mexico.
  • - Centralized and automated treasury activities in Mexico City.
  • - Improved DSO by 10 days, enhancing cash flow.

Head of Finance and Accounting Operations – Americas

ERICSSON MEXICO
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • - Managed finance and accounting operations for 57 companies and 79 employees across the Americas.
  • - Increased employee engagement and motivation by 60%.
  • - Reduced attrition rates by 15%.
  • - Enhanced collaboration and implemented best finance practices across the region.

Company Controlling Unit Director – LATAM

ERICSSON MEXICO
01.2008 - 12.2016
  • - Directed finance activities for 39 companies across LATAM.
  • - Migrated controlling activities of 9 companies from South America to Mexico.
  • - Reduced trapped cash by 15% in countries like Venezuela.

Education

MBA -

Universidad Anáhuac Mexico
06-2009

Master's - Tax Law

Colegio Superior de Ciencias Jurídicas
01.2000

Bachelor's Degree - Finance And Accounting

Escuela Bancaria Y Comercial
Mexico
06-1996

Skills

  • Financial Strategy & Leadership, Budgeting & Forecasting, Cost Reduction & Profit Optimization, Cash Flow Management, Business Valuation Techniques, Financial Process Improvement, Controlling & FP&A, Treasury & Tax Planning, ERP & Digital Tools (SAP S/4HANA, Power BI)

LANGUAGES

English – Full Professional Proficiency
Spanish – Full Professional Proficiency

Awards

One of the Most Innovative CFOs in Mexico (IMEF, 2015)

Timeline

Senior Finance Director – Digital

CHEP CANADA
08.2024 - Current

Senior Finance Director – LATAM

CHEP CANADA / CHEP MEXICO
09.2020 - 07.2024

Finance Director, Controller LATAM

CHEP MEXICO
02.2018 - 09.2020

Head of Finance and Accounting Operations – Americas

ERICSSON MEXICO
01.2017 - 02.2018

Company Controlling Unit Director – LATAM

ERICSSON MEXICO
01.2008 - 12.2016

Master's - Tax Law

Colegio Superior de Ciencias Jurídicas

MBA -

Universidad Anáhuac Mexico

Bachelor's Degree - Finance And Accounting

Escuela Bancaria Y Comercial

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