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David Pérez Calle

Barcelona

Summary

Experienced finance professional with a proven track record in high-responsibility roles across diverse financial and economic sectors. Currently serving as Finance Manager for the Iberia market and Headquarters Controller at Zimvie, leveraging over a decade of experience as a Sales Analyst and Industrial/Cost Controller. Proficient in FP&A, controlling, budgeting, reporting, accounting, and taxation, with a proactive approach to process enhancement and productivity. Possessing a keen interest in data analysis and reporting tools, excels in roles demanding analytical thinking, stakeholder interaction, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager Iberia & EMEA HQs and EDC Controller

Zimvie (Zimmer Biomet Spin-off)
06.2020 - Current
  • Led monthly closings, annual budgets, and forecasts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), reducing close cycle time from 5 to 4 days and improving financial accuracy.
  • Partnered with the General Manager and sales team on profitability and pricing strategies, driving a +3 p.p. improvement in Gross Margin.
  • Developed Power BI dashboards and scorecards, enhancing KPI tracking and decision-making across the business.
  • Ensured full compliance in tax filings, SOX controls, and external audits, maintaining a zero-findings record over 5 years.
  • Supported the Oracle ERP Cloud rollout, aligning system functionalities with finance operations and improving reporting efficiency.

EMEA Sales Analyst & European Distribution Center Controller

Zimmer Biomet
08.2017 - 06.2020
  • Led weekly forecast meetings with EMEA countries General Managers, enhancing sales forecast accuracy by 15%.
  • Compiled and analyzed regional sales data to support strategic decision-making at both regional and global levels.
  • Developed sales budgets and implemented a Power BI reporting package that allowed to monitor sales and profitability performance on a daily basis.
  • Improved and maintained KPI dashboards and delivered ad-hoc analysis to better track product and sales trends.

Industrial Controller & Business Analyst

PPG Industries
11.2009 - 08.2017
  • Supported plant management with cost analysis and variance tracking, helping identify issues and propose corrective actions. Decreased the manufacturing variances in around 20%.
  • Managed budgeting and forecasting cycles for the plants, also contributing to the Iberia market’s overall business planning.
  • Presented monthly KPIs and financial results to plant leadership, supporting operational and strategic discussions, driving to a better coordination between operations and finance.
  • Reviewed CAPEX proposals, tracked ROI, and ensured compliance with internal controls (SOX).
  • Worked closely with operations, finance, and commercial teams across Iberia, also sharing best practices within EMEA controlling teams.

Tax Specialist

PPG Industries
12.2008 - 11.2009
  • Handle tax filings, GAAP reconciliations, and VAT base checks.

Junior auditor

GBA Auditores
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Audited financial statements of manufacturing and services companies and assisted in due diligence for clients.

Tax, Accountant & Financial Advisor

Confianz S.A.
03.2007 - 01.2008
  • Provided tax planning plus financial and accountancy advisory to Small & Medium companies.

Business Administration Specialist

S2G-Deloitte Touche Tohmatshu
03.2005 - 03.2007
  • Oversaw general administration, including accounting, tax compliance, cost control, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting.

Trainee in administrative process improvement

Iberdrola S.A.
10.2002 - 08.2004
  • Taking part in the improvement for administrative and invoice booking processes.

Education

Degree - Accountancy and IFRS

Basque Country University
Bilbao, Spain
01.2007

Degree - Taxation

Basque Country University
Bilbao, Spain
01.2005

Bachelor degree - Business Administration

Basque Country University
Bilbao, Spain
01.2004

Skills

  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control
  • Power BI & Data Visualization
  • Business Partnering & Strategic Support
  • SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
  • ERP Systems (Oracle, SAP, Navision)
  • Transfer Pricing & CAPEX Evaluation
  • Sales & Profitability Analysis
  • Business Partnering

LANGUAGES

Spanish: Mother tongue.
English: Fluent written and spoken.
Catalan: Fluent written and spoken.
Basque: Fluent written and spoken.

Training

  • Power BI
  • Leadership & Coaching for PPG talents
  • Effective Presentations
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Excel and Access tools advanced trainings

Timeline

Finance Manager Iberia & EMEA HQs and EDC Controller

Zimvie (Zimmer Biomet Spin-off)
06.2020 - Current

EMEA Sales Analyst & European Distribution Center Controller

Zimmer Biomet
08.2017 - 06.2020

Industrial Controller & Business Analyst

PPG Industries
11.2009 - 08.2017

Tax Specialist

PPG Industries
12.2008 - 11.2009

Junior auditor

GBA Auditores
01.2008 - 12.2008

Tax, Accountant & Financial Advisor

Confianz S.A.
03.2007 - 01.2008

Business Administration Specialist

S2G-Deloitte Touche Tohmatshu
03.2005 - 03.2007

Trainee in administrative process improvement

Iberdrola S.A.
10.2002 - 08.2004

Degree - Taxation

Basque Country University

Bachelor degree - Business Administration

Basque Country University

Degree - Accountancy and IFRS

Basque Country University
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