Sergio Ibanez Vida - Experienced Financial Controller and Manager
Professional Overview
Sergio Ibanez Vida is an accomplished Financial Controller and Management Accountant with over 15 years of experience across diverse industries, including energy, logistics, security, and business process outsourcing. He specializes in financial management, strategic cost control, performance analysis, and business partnering to drive organizational efficiency and profitability.
Experience Summary
Current Role
Sergio currently serves as the CONTROLLER FINANCIERO Y DE GESTIÓN (Financial and Management Controller) at Grupo Unísono, a leading provider of business process outsourcing solutions. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's financial planning and analysis, cost management, and performance reporting to support strategic decision-making and continuous business improvement.
Career Progression
Prior to his current position, Sergio held various financial leadership roles, including RESPONSABLE FINANCIERO Y CONTROLLER (Financial and Management Controller) at Forus and CONTROLLER FINANCIERO Y DE GESTIÓN (Financial and Management Controller) at Repsol, a multinational energy company. He also gained valuable experience as a Freelance Financial Consultant, providing strategic financial advisory services to a diverse client base.
Earlier in his career, Sergio served as the RESPONSABLE DPTO. DE CONTROL DE GESTIÓN (Head of Management Control Department) at Grupo Seguriber Umano, where he played a key role in enhancing the company's financial management processes and systems. He also held positions as a CONTABLE SENIOR (Senior Accountant) at IBM and CONTROLLER at Geodis Group, a leading global logistics provider.
Academic Background
Sergio holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, where he specialized in Accounting and Finance.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning, analysis, and reporting
- Cost management and operational efficiency
- Performance management and business partnering
- Financial systems and process optimization
- Strategic decision-making and advisory support
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Sergio has demonstrated a strong track record of driving financial and operational improvements. At Repsol, he implemented robust cost control measures that resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced profitability. At Forus, he played a pivotal role in streamlining the financial management function, leading to improved data quality and timely management reporting.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and commitment to excellence, Sergio Ibanez Vida is a highly valuable asset to any organization seeking to optimize its financial management and control functions. His ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights and drive tangible business impact makes him a trusted partner for senior leadership teams.
