Luiza Ogihara
Global Product Manager, SAP Central Finance, PaPM and HighRadius IT
Professional Overview
Luiza Ogihara is an experienced global product manager with a strong background in SAP Central Finance, PaPM, and HighRadius IT. She specializes in driving digital finance innovation and ensuring data quality across complex, multinational organizations.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the SAP Central Finance, PaPM and HighRadius IT Global Product Manager at Mars, Luiza is responsible for managing the implementation and optimization of enterprise-wide finance solutions. She collaborates cross-functionally to identify and address business needs, while ensuring the seamless integration and performance of critical finance systems.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Luiza held several leadership positions within the finance and IT functions at Johnson & Johnson. As the LATAM Digital Finance Innovation Team Leader, she spearheaded the development and deployment of cutting-edge digital solutions to improve financial processes and reporting. She also served as the LATAM Finance Power Users & Data Quality Lead, where she implemented strategies to enhance data integrity and empower end-users across the organization.
Luiza's diverse background includes experience as an SAP Finance Business Analyst, SAP FI CO Consultant, and SAP FI CO Support Analyst at leading technology and consulting firms, such as Cognizant, PromonLogicalis, and IBM Brazil.
Academic Background
Luiza holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from a reputable university.
Areas of Expertise
- SAP Central Finance, PaPM, and HighRadius IT implementation and optimization
- Digital finance transformation and innovation
- Financial data quality and power user enablement
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- Project management and process improvement
Professional Impact
During her tenure at Johnson & Johnson, Luiza successfully led the LATAM Digital Finance Innovation Team, delivering several high-impact initiatives that improved financial reporting, enhanced data quality, and increased user productivity. She demonstrated strong technical expertise and a collaborative leadership style, earning recognition for her contributions to the organization.
Conclusion
Luiza Ogihara is a versatile and accomplished global product manager with a proven track record of driving digital finance transformation and delivering tangible business results. Her deep understanding of SAP Central Finance, PaPM, and HighRadius IT, combined with her leadership skills and cross-functional expertise, make her a valuable asset in the evolving finance landscape.