Ricardo Ricky Vielma
Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis Manager @Vertex Energy Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis Manager @Vertex Energy Inc.
Houston, TX, US
Responsible for performing financial analysis and modeling, designing and preparing the financial plans and budgets, as well as analyzing, interpreting, and communicating financial information to management and C-Suite. Manage consolidated P&L financial reporting and forecasting, and partner closely with leaders across the company to deliver accurate and actionable insights.* Building and maintaining models for GAAP and non-GAAP financial and operational metrics.* Leading company-wide budgeting and planning processes, collaborating with department heads to develop budgets, conducting critical analysis of key business drivers, and allocating funds across the business in alignment with strategic objectives.* Assisting with month- and quarter-end reporting and analysis, including the preparation of board reports, providing support for SEC reporting, and responding to investor relations requests.* Actively developing improvements to existing models, transitioning Excel models to a systems-based approach, and identifying necessary upstream IT and data enhancements. Conducting ad hoc analyses to support management decision-making.* Strategically evaluating the evolution of operational KPIs and developing a reporting structure and cadence to inform both internal and external stakeholders.* Regularly presenting to the CFO, CEO, and the entire company during monthly and quarterly business reviews.* Leading consolidated P&L reporting and forecasting processes, ensuring high accuracy and transparency across weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-range plans.* Enhancing and managing various key metrics reporting, including headcount, to facilitate informed business decisions and resource allocation optimization.* Preparing and delivering analyses, forecasts, and recommendations to senior management, enabling crucial decision-making for the company\'s growth and scale.
EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas (TX)
Master of Business Administration
Houston Christian University
Double Major: Business Administration & Finance, Finance
SKILLS
ABOUT RICARDO RICKY VIELMA
I am a highly analytical, proactive, and motivated professional with progressive leadership experience directing finance and accounting operations within billion-dollar projects. As a resourceful problem solver and creative thinker, I possess an innate ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and develop implementation plans supporting business objectives and identifying trends supporting strategic business development and procurement opportunities. I thrive as a tenacious and articulate communicator with success building and fostering relationships with various disciplines and levels within industry leading organizations in fast-paced, challenging environments. I am also fluent in English and Spanish.Career Highlights:* Developed financial models and structure from concept for $1.1B CITGO Aruba Refinery Refurbishment and Repurposing project for service as Heavy Crude Upgrader and simultaneous construction of a Land / Sea Natural Gas Pipeline. Conceptualized and developed highly visible reporting structure providing executives precise project status.* Created an all-inclusive cash flow structure and model that served as project’s first dashboard and negotiations model with Aruba Government.* Built complex financial model to determine impact of new international investments on current and future reported cash flow and existing / contemplated debt covenants. Secured buy-in and required data to simulate scenarios including improvements to or restructuring of commercial / debt agreements, tax implications, etc.Specialties: Leadership • Accounting & Treasury Operations • Supply Chain Management • Contract Negotiations • Financial Analysis & Modeling • Strategic Partnerships • Continuous Process Improvement • Debt Restructuring • Audits & Financial Reporting • SAP & ERP System Implementations • Budgeting & Forecasting • Reconciliations & Integrations • Full Lifecycle Project Management • P&L Stewardship • Mergers & Acquisitions • Business Intelligence Tools
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