Jean-Pierre Ferrando

About Jean-Pierre Ferrando

Hi! I am Jean-Pierre, Vision‑driven finance executive with extensive experience leading financial strategy, planning, and enterprise‑wide fiscal operations to maximize profitability and long‑term value creation. Proven capability in overseeing accounting, forecasting, tax, reporting, and governance across complex, global organizations. Built and scaled high‑performing finance functions from the ground up, implementing robust systems, controls, and analytics for multinational operations in the steel industry and beyond. Recognized for strengthening P&L performance, optimizing cash flow, and guiding executive teams through data‑driven strategic decision‑making. Brings broad cross‑industry expertise and a strong command of financial controls, operational efficiency, and organizational leadership.Some of the key skills include:• Financial Management• Financial Planning & Analysis• Budgeting & Cost Control• M&A and Integration• Treasury System & Cash Pooling• Payroll Management• Balance Sheet Reconciliation• Auditing & AccountingShould you have any further questions regarding my professional experience or skills, feel free to connect with me via phone or email. I always enjoy making new acquaintances.

Experience

1. Interim Chief Financial Officer

   PerkinElmer

   Jan 2026 — Present · US

   Leading financial strategy, governance, and transformation during periods of transition,accelerated growth, restructuring, or leadership change.Adept at stabilizing finance organizations, optimizing cash flow, and driving strategicdecision-making while enhancing forecasting accuracy.Recognized for rapidly assessing organizational needs, building high-performing teams, andproviding clear, actionable financial insights to the CEO and Board.Combines strong technical accounting expertise with a pragmatic business mindset tomitigate risk and accelerate value creation, overseeing compliance with accountingstandards and coordination with auditors.Drive cash preservation initiatives, optimize working capital, support restructuring efforts,and lead finance transformation with ERP optimization.Manage capital allocation decisions, evaluate capital structure, and ensure continuity ofoperations during leadership gaps.Implement efficiencies in FP & A, controllership, shared services, and lead cost-reduction,margin enhancement, and productivity improvement programs.

Education

• University Valencia

  Licentiate degree, Langue et littérature espagnoles

  1998 — 1999

• Columbia University

  CFO Executive, Finance & Int'l Management

• University St Jerome

  DEA Physics Chemistry, Physics Chemistry

  1991 — 1995

• University FGV Brazil and OHIO Columbus

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance & Int'l Management

  2003 — 2004

Skills

• Internal Controls
• Process Control
• Closings
• General Ledger
• Budgets
• Team Leadership
• Erp Implementations
• Financial Controlling
• Financial Analysis