Alejandro Torres, Director of FP&A

Professional Overview

Alejandro Torres is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic financial planning and analysis for leading organizations in the retail and consumer goods industries. As the Director of FP&A at Cuyana, he oversees all budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities to support the company's continued growth and profitability.

Experience Summary

Current Role

Director of FP&A, Cuyana (2024-01-01 to Present)

Responsible for directing the development and implementation of Cuyana's comprehensive financial planning and analysis framework

Lead a team of financial analysts to improve data-driven decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and enhance business performance

Collaborate closely with executive leadership to provide strategic insights and recommendations that inform key business decisions

Implement advanced financial modeling and reporting capabilities to improve forecasting accuracy and streamline reporting processes

Career Progression

Director of FP&A, Cuyana (2023-01-01 to 2024-01-01)
Sr. Manager of FP&A, Cuyana (2021-01-01 to 2023-01-01)

Progressively assumed greater responsibilities in Cuyana's FP&A function, contributing to the company's rapid expansion and profitability

Developed and implemented robust financial planning and analysis frameworks to support growth initiatives and inform strategic decision-making

Optimized budgeting and forecasting processes, leading to improved accuracy and visibility into the company's financial performance

Senior Finance Manager - Retail Concepts, Peet's Coffee (2019-01-01 to 2021-01-01)
Senior Finance Manager - Away From Home, Peet's Coffee (2017-01-01 to 2019-01-01)
Finance Manager - Wholesale & Home Delivery, Peet's Coffee (2014-01-01 to 2017-01-01)

Held various finance leadership roles at Peet's Coffee, where he specialized in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering for key business units

Contributed to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that drove revenue growth, cost optimization, and operational efficiency

Academic Background

Alejandro holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

Financial planning and analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial modeling and reporting

Strategic business partnering

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement and optimization

Professional Impact

Developed and implemented a comprehensive FP&A framework that improved Cuyana's forecasting accuracy by 20% and reduced monthly reporting time by 25%

Spearheaded the integration of advanced analytical tools and dashboards, enabling real-time visibility into key business metrics and streamlining decision-making processes

Played a pivotal role in the successful launch of Cuyana's new product line, contributing to a 15% increase in revenue and a 12% improvement in gross margins

Conclusion

With a proven track record of driving strategic financial initiatives and leading high-performing teams, Alejandro Torres is a versatile finance leader who is poised to continue making a significant impact on Cuyana's growth and profitability. His deep expertise in financial planning and analysis, combined with his ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, make him a valuable asset in today's dynamic business environment.