Viktor Alvarado
Senior Vice President of Finance
Irvine, California, United States
Professional Overview
Viktor Alvarado is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic financial planning and operational excellence across material science and industrial distribution organizations. As Senior Vice President of Finance at COSENTUS, he oversees all aspects of the company's finance function, including financial reporting, treasury management, and capital investment initiatives. Viktor's deep expertise in financial analysis, process optimization, and change management enables him to consistently deliver transformative business impact.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As Senior Vice President of Finance at COSENTUS, Viktor is responsible for leading the company's global finance strategy and operations. He oversees a team of 35 finance professionals and partners closely with executive leadership to drive sustainable growth and profitability. Viktor's key achievements include:
- Implemented a centralized financial planning and analysis function, improving forecasting accuracy by 32% and streamlining decision-making
- Spearheaded a comprehensive working capital optimization initiative, freeing up $18M in cash flow to fund strategic investments
- Played a pivotal role in the successful integration of two major acquisitions, aligning financial systems and processes to capture $7.5M in annualized synergies
Career Progression
Prior to joining COSENTUS, Viktor served as Vice President of Controlling - Material Science at Brenntag, a leading global chemical distributor. In this role, he led a team of 25 finance professionals responsible for financial reporting, cost management, and strategic business partnering across the company's material science division. Viktor's achievements at Brenntag included:
- Drove a 25% reduction in material science division operating costs through strategic sourcing and process automation initiatives
- Implemented a new financial performance management system, enabling real-time data-driven decision-making
- Played a key role in the divestiture of non-core business units, generating $32M in proceeds to fund growth investments
Academic Background
Viktor holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), with a concentration in Finance. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from the University of Southern California (USC), graduating cum laude.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning and analysis
- Treasury and cash management
- Mergers, acquisitions, and integration
- Process improvement and automation
- Change management and organizational transformation
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Viktor has demonstrated a sustained ability to drive strategic change and operational excellence. His leadership has contributed to significant improvements in financial performance, working capital management, and overall business resilience. Viktor is recognized as a trusted advisor and collaborative partner to executive leadership, helping to shape the long-term vision and direction of the organizations he serves.
Conclusion
With his exceptional financial acumen, strategic mindset, and proven track record of delivering transformative business impact, Viktor Alvarado is poised to continue making a lasting contribution as a senior finance executive. His versatile skill set and industry expertise position him as a valuable asset to organizations seeking to optimize their financial operations, capitalize on growth opportunities, and enhance shareholder value.
