Anna Ventura
Barcelona
Summary
Senior Finance Executive with 15+ years of experience leading enterprise FP&A, finance transformation, and operating model standardization within global MedTech organizations.
Proven track record delivering scalable finance models, standardized planning and reporting, and data-driven decision support across complex, matrixed environments, enabling stronger commercial performance.
Currently Finance Director Iberia at Medtronic, driving forecasting excellence, financial visibility, and performance optimization, while leveraging financial models and insights to support decision-making that accelerates commercial growth, and advancing alignment with global finance Centers of Excellence.
Recognized for combining strong governance (US GAAP, IFRS, SOX) with strategic business partnering and transformation leadership, enabling enterprise alignment, innovation support, and scalable growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Iberia Finance Director
Medtronic
Barcelona, Spain
01.2023 - Current
- Full ownership of Enterprise Accounts & Integrated Health Solutions Iberia P&L, driving profitability, cost discipline, and forecast accuracy, while enabling commercial growth through scalable financial solutions in a complex, regulated MedTech environment
- Strategic partner to Country and EMEA leadership, influencing resource allocation, investment decisions, and long-range planning
- Lead cross-country finance organization, aligning execution with EMEA and global priorities
- Led global finance transformation programs with ExCom exposure, standardizing and elevating operational efficiency across regions
- Improved financial visibility and reporting quality, enhancing executive decision-making
- Ensured full compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX
Junior Analyst
EMER GFK
Madrid
01.2022 - 01.2023
WE Business Controller - Surgical
Medtronic
Barcelona
01.2014 - 12.2022
- Led budgeting and forecasting processes to enhance accuracy and ensure alignment with business strategy across WE countries.
- Supported portfolio-level planning and investment decisions through comprehensive financial analysis and scenario modelling
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights and performance improvements
- Strengthened financial discipline and visibility across product lines and innovation initiatives
- Developed standardized reporting and analytics to improve transparency and comparability across countries.
Export Internship
FMC Corporation
Barcelona
01.2021 - 01.2022
Financial Controller Spain
Covidien
Barcelona
04.2011 - 12.2013
- Held full P&L and balance sheet ownership for the Spanish market, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong operational control and effective performance monitoring
- Led team of +20 finance professionals across accounting, tax, compliance and accounts receivable, enhancing collaboration and service quality for the business
- Acted as finance lead for business unit spin-off, overseeing legal and financial structuring to maintain business continuity during transition
- Complied with US GAAP, SOX and internal control frameworks, strengthening governance, risk management and audit preparedness
Financial Accounting Manager Spain
Covidien
Barcelona
04.2010 - 03.2011
- Ensured adherence to US GAAP and local GAAP through robust accounting procedures and controls.
- Led team of 6 finance professionals to enhance accounting and compliance processes.
- Managed monthly management accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance within deadlines.
- Collaborated with business controllers on budgeting, planning, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Senior Auditor
Deloitte
Barcelona
01.2005 - 05.2010
- Executed audit engagements across diverse industries ensuring compliance with US GAAP / IFRS standards
- Identified control gaps and proposed actionable process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
IE - Instituto de Empresa Business School
Madrid, Spain01-2004
Business Administration Degree
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona01-2003
International Trade Degree
ESCI-UPF International Business
Barcelona01-2002
PADES - Senior Executive Program, Healthcare
IESE
Madrid, SpainFuture of healthcare organizations
Hospital Sant Joan de Déu
Barcelona, SpainLEADERSHIP: People, teams and organizations
COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL
Barcelona, SpainSkills
- Enterprise FP&A (AOP, Forecasting, Long Range Planning)
- Finance Transformation & Operating Model Design
- Innovation Finance Support & Portfolio Management
- Reporting & Data Standardization (KPIs, dashboards, performance tracking)
- Financial Governance & Data Integrity (US GAAP, IFRS, SOX)
- Executive Business Partnering & Decision Support
- Cross-functional Leadership (Commercial, Operations, Strategy)
- Global Team Leadership & Capability Building
Languages
Spanish, Catalan
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Intermediate
B1
French
Elementary
A2
Chinese
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Iberia Finance Director
Medtronic
01.2023 - Current
Junior Analyst
EMER GFK
01.2022 - 01.2023
Export Internship
FMC Corporation
01.2021 - 01.2022
WE Business Controller - Surgical
Medtronic
01.2014 - 12.2022
Financial Controller Spain
Covidien
04.2011 - 12.2013
Financial Accounting Manager Spain
Covidien
04.2010 - 03.2011
Senior Auditor
Deloitte
01.2005 - 05.2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
IE - Instituto de Empresa Business School
Business Administration Degree
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
International Trade Degree
ESCI-UPF International Business
PADES - Senior Executive Program, Healthcare
IESE
Future of healthcare organizations
Hospital Sant Joan de Déu
LEADERSHIP: People, teams and organizations
COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL