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Simon Restrepo
Simon Restrepo
Simon is a highly skilled Industrial Engineer with a Master’s in Finance and specialization in Financial Administration. His notable achievements encompass the construction of FP&A teams and processes, the redesign of financial planning processes, and the creation of comprehensive financial models.
In his role as FP&A Global Manager at the Biggest Logistics Company, Simon successfully manages budgets, crafts intricate corporate financial models, and reports financials to key stakeholders, contributing significantly to Series B and C funding rounds exceeding $200M USD. Simon has led efforts to ensure the company's financial health, showcasing leadership acumen and strategic financial management.
He has experience in constructing and controlling budgets for diverse operations, monthly reporting to boards of directors, and enhancing financial planning processes through meticulous model redesign. Simon also served as a Senior Financial Analyst, excelling in financial modeling for major infrastructure projects and supporting structured finance teams in complex decision-making scenarios.
Education & Certifications
Master’s Degree in Finance
University of the Andes
2020 - 2021
Specialization in Financial Administration
University of the Andes
2018 - 2019
Project Management Program
University of the Andes
2018 - 2018
Industrial Engineering
University of the Andes
2010 - 2015
fulltime
Colombia
Skills & Expertise
Industry Expertise
FP&A Global Manager
Biggest Logistics Company
FP&A Global Team Leader
Biggest Logistics Company
Global Financial Planning Senior Analyst
Biggest Logistics Company
FP&A Associate
Transportation, Logistics Company
Senior Financial Analyst
Infrastructure Development Company
Financial Analyst
Colombia's Flagship Airline
Project Executive
Consulting Company
Biggest Logistics Company
FP&A Global Manager
Aug 2022 - Present
- Constructing and controlling the budget for Headquarters and all local teams of Nowports' operations;
- Analyzing and building a corporate financial model with 5-year projections;
- Reporting financials for each country and Headquarters to Regional Managers, Global Managers, C-level executives, and the Board of Directors;
- Supporting accounting and treasury teams with cash flow projections, accounts receivable, and payable reports;
- Designing and implementing cost centers, suggesting improvements in financial and other team processes;
- Ground-up construction of the FP&A team and processes for Nowports. Series B and C closed for over $200M USD, making Nowports a LATAM Unicorn.
Biggest Logistics Company
FP&A Global Team Leader
May 2022 - Aug 2022
- Leading FP&A efforts to guarantee the financial health of the company.
Biggest Logistics Company
Global Financial Planning Senior Analyst
Jul 2021 - May 2022
Transportation, Logistics Company
FP&A Associate
Oct 2020 - Jun 2021
- Constructing and controlling budgets for operations in Brazil, Ecuador, and Headquarters;
- Reporting monthly to the board of directors;
- Analyzing the financial viability of clients/products and overseeing controlling activities;
- Developing a corporate financial model with profit and loss and cash projections for mid- and long-term decision-making;
- Redesigning Liftit's Financial Planning process and corporate financial model, enhancing cash balance prediction, scenario analysis, and data actualization;
- Building the 2021 budget for Brazil, Ecuador, and HQ operations at Liftit.
Infrastructure Development Company
Senior Financial Analyst
Jan 2020 - Oct 2020
- Financial modeling for mobility infrastructure concessionaire projects, aiding decision-making in the financing, construction, operation, investment, and sales;
- Supporting structured finances and financial planning teams with financial analysis, scenario building, and forecasting;
- Constructing complete financial models for two 4G project concessionaires, each involving over $400B USD in investment.
Colombia's Flagship Airline
Financial Analyst
May 2018 - Dec 2019
- Financial analysis for the Bogotá Ramp Operator HUB, a crucial ramp operation in Colombia;
- Participating in the financial planning for Regional Express, a new regional airline under Avianca Holdings;
- Valuing and selling non-strategic companies/assets for the Avianca Holdings group;
- Financial evaluation of new projects and redesigning business models for ongoing ones;
- Contributing to the Avianca Holdings transformation plan.
Consulting Company
Project Executive
Jan 2016 - May 2018
- At Licorera de Caldas, focusing on financial optimization and redesigning corporate strategy, along with project evaluation;
- For Nueva EPS, evaluating and redesigning processes related to guardianship, portfolio, and IPS management;
- With BRINKS of Colombia, financial optimization and the evaluation and redesign of operational processes;
- Participated in project evaluations for an oil sector company and supported RFP processes for a financial sector company.
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