One fun fact about me is that I am terrified of snakes. Despite my fear, I never let it hold me back from exploring the world and embarking on new adventures.
My greatest joy comes from traveling with my wife and our beloved 7-year-old Golden Retriever, Camila. We relish discovering new places, whether it is relaxing on a serene beach, hiking through lush forests, or immersing ourselves in diverse cultures. These experiences connect us to nature and enrich our lives with beauty and knowledge.
My family is my greatest source of inspiration. Their continued support and sacrifices have provided me with countless opportunities, motivating me to strive for excellence. Their love and encouragement bring out the best in me, fueling my passion and determination.
With over a decade of experience in finance, controlling, annual reports, and free trade zone regimes, I have honed my skills as a business administrator. Working at Roche is deeply meaningful to me, especially as a cancer survivor. I resonate strongly with our purpose of doing now what patients need next. I take immense pride in being part of a company dedicated to making a positive impact on the world by delivering innovative solutions that improve people’s lives.
Since November 2019, I have been proud to work at Roche as a Controlling Analyst and Finance Processes and Analytics Partner. In my current role at Performance Management, I serve as the finance key point of contact for RSS Americas, collaborating closely with teams across accounting, procurement, and master data. I am responsible for ensuring compliance with finance and accounting processes, as well as adhering to local statutory and free trade zone regulations. The essential skills for this role include data analytics, passion for finance, problem-solving, teamwork, and stakeholder management.
While we are sometimes seen as budget keepers or blockers, we are much more than that. We at Performance Management provide data to support decision-making, drive operational change, manage cost efficiency, and deliver compliance and financial discipline, ultimately contributing to the company’s value.
Being part of this team has been an incredible learning journey, filled with knowledge and growth. I appreciate the opportunity to work with diverse teams, pursue a career in finance, and support the company both locally and globally. My team brings financial insights to improve decision-making, enhance finance and accounting reporting, drive efficiency, and support key operational and strategic projects.
One of my proudest achievements has been supporting the implementation of the new intercompany charging invoicing tool for RSS Americas. Managing various steps of the project and coordinating with other teams ensured the system’s successful implementation and functions. This tool has simplified the intercompany charging process for RSS Americas, automated monthly revenue bookings, and improved coordination with affiliates and tax teams.
For me, success means loving what you do, taking pride in your work, and making a positive difference in your own and others’ lives. I constantly remind myself of my passions, set personal and professional goals, maintain discipline, and continue learning and loving what I do.
Therefore, my advice to others is to first love what you do and feel proud of how you contribute to improving people's lives. Keep learning, set goals, collaborate to bring better solutions, and grow your professional network. Embrace change and challenges as opportunities for growth, and always remain open and curious to the world around you.