Cecilia B.
Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Leader
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Cecilia B. is a distinguished Senior Finance Leader with over three decades of comprehensive accounting and finance expertise, primarily marked by nearly 19 years of global finance leadership at IBM. She has excelled in steering complex finance operations across varied geographies and industries, including the BPO and shared services sector. Her career is highlighted by overseeing financial controllership, FP&A, and finance transformation initiatives. Cecilia has a profound understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX compliance, enriched by her capability to standardize global finance processes. Her leadership has been pivotal in translating financial data into actionable strategies and in building high-performance teams. Cecilia’s expertise spans end-to-end finance operations from record-to-report to treasury and inventory management. Her academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting and significant progress in an MBA program.
Experience
Business Planning Advisor- BPO Global Finance
IBM BUSINESS SERVICES · 2023 — 2026Oversaw global financial planning and business performance management for IBM BPO Delivery operations across various regions. Managed the consolidation of financial results and forecasts, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS. Conducted monthly forecasting, validating assumptions related to headcount, labor utilization, and cost recovery. Created and presented dashboards and scorecards for senior leadership, translating complex financial data into strategic insights.Financial Controller for BPO North America
IBM BUSINESS SERVICES · 2021 — 2026Managed financial controllership and FP&A for BPO Delivery in North America, leading a cross-functional team. Directed annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes aligned with business strategies. Developed cost rates for BPO delivery, ensuring comprehensive cost recovery and competitiveness. Led period-end closing and financial reporting, assuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and IFRS while preparing executive reports and variance analyses.Global Business Management Reporting Senior Lead- Global Finance
IBM BUSINESS SERVICES · 2020 — 2022Handled the reporting of global financial performance and business partnering for IBM BPO Delivery across multiple geographic areas. Consolidated financial actuals and forecasts, preparing Business Management Reporting packages for executive leadership. Conducted in-depth P&L analyses at contract levels and partnered with Finance Controllers and Business Leaders to enhance visibility and performance management.Financial Measurement Reporting Leader
IBM Global Finance- Shared Services · 2013 — 2016Led financial reporting and measurement for Global Process Services delivery across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas. Managed period-end closing and ensured compliance with US GAAP and IFRS while preparing executive reports. Advocated for governance standards in financial reporting, securing accountability and transparency.Financial Analyst
IBM- Shared Services · 2007 — 2009Supported financial operations as a Financial Analyst, focusing on FP&A and project finance within IBM Shared Services. Contributed to monthly forecasting while coordinating with project executives to assess spending and cost recovery. Ensured compliance with US GAAP and IFRS during period-end closing and reporting.Accounting Manager
Cinderella Marketing Corporation · 2006 — 2007Directed the Accounting, Treasury, Credit & Collections, and Inventory Control operations for the company. Managed period-end closing and financial reporting in accordance with Philippine GAAP/PFRS. Coordinated internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with tax and statutory requirements.Finance Manager
PowerAsia Equipment Resources · 2004 — 2006Oversaw Accounting, Treasury, Credit & Collections, and MIS operations, leading a cross-functional team. Directed financial reporting and analysis under Philippine GAAP/PFRS while managing working capital and accounts receivable operations.Finance Manager
Nissan Gallery (MGM Motor Trading) · 2001 — 2004Led accounting and financial operations within the company, managing a large cross-functional team. Supervised the financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and managing treasury operations.Assistant Finance Manager
Nissan Gallery (MGM Motor Trading) · 2000 — 2001Assisted in leading accounting and finance operations, focusing on planning, forecasting, and reporting. Managed accounts receivable and collections while supporting treasury operations.Finance Supervisor
Nissan Gallery (MGM Motor Trading) · 1999 — 1999Supervised teams in accounting and treasury, managing reconciliations and liquidity. Improved process documentation and compliance controls within the finance department.Treasury Supervisor
Nissan Gallery (MGM Motor Trading) · 1997 — 1998Managed cash position and liquidity requirements while preparing cash flow forecasts. Oversaw banking relationships and credit facilities.Bookkeeper
ALECON Realty, Incorporated · 1995 — 1997Handled transaction recording, accounts payable, and reconciliations. Managed cash-flow reporting and ensured compliance with statutory obligations.Accounting Staff
G.G. Sportswear Manufacturing Corp. · 1993 — 1995Supported accounts payable and cash management activities, including reconciliations and tax remittances.Accounting Staff
The Landmark Corporation · 1992 — 1992Recorded and consolidated sales transactions while facilitating management reporting for concessionaires within the department store and supermarket.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – 18 Graduate Units CompletedPOLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – GRADUATE SCHOOL · 2003 — 2004
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in AccountingPOLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES · 1988 — 1992
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