JOSE LUIS SANCHEZ PERALTA
Head of Finance
Murcia
Summary
Head of Finance with 15+ years of experience within large multinational organizations across logistics, industrial, technology, and financial services sectors. Proven track record managing €250M+ budgets, leading international teams, and partnering with senior executives to drive financial performance, governance, and transformation. Strong expertise in FP&A, US GAAP, SOX, ERP implementations, and scalable reporting frameworks in complex matrix environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Head of Finance
Minderest
10.2025 - Current
- Reporting to the CEO of a high-growth international SaaS company.
- Full responsibility for finance operations including FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and compliance.
- Driving finance transformation through automation, BI, and advanced analytics.
- Strategic advisor to CEO and leadership team on financial and operational decisions.
Head of Finance
Lineage
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Head of Finance for Spain, overseeing a €250M budget and leading 20 finance professionals.
- Key contributor to IPO readiness for NASDAQ listing, including SOX framework design and US GAAP compliance.
- Led ERP (Workday Financials) implementation and reporting modernization.
- Represented Spain Finance in audits, taxation, and treasury strategy.
- World’s largest temperature-controlled logistics provider.
FP&A Manager
Siemens Financial Services
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Led 5-year business planning, budgeting, and forecasting for a £1.3bn commercial finance portfolio.
- Developed scenario-based financial models incorporating macroeconomic and commercial drivers.
- Acted as finance partner to Sales, Risk, and Executive leadership.
FP&A Manager
Sony
09.2017 - 09.2021
- Finance partner within a €435M European Services organization.
- Led forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analysis across 50+ European entities.
- Ensured US GAAP compliance (ASC 606, ASC 842) and SOX requirements.
- Automated reporting using SQL and Power BI.
Financial Lead EMEA – Supply Chain
HP
10.2013 - 09.2017
- P&L ownership for EMEA PC Supply Chain with $146M budget.
- Led cost-reduction initiatives, forecasting accuracy improvements, and executive reporting.
- Ensured SOX compliance and strengthened financial controls across EMEA.
Senior Financial Consultant
Enterprise Financial Advisory
01.2012 - 01.2013
- IFRS and local GAAP advisory; operational finance optimization.
Finance Manager
National & European Logistics
01.2008 - 01.2011
- End-to-end finance leadership; network optimization increased net revenue by 7%.
Senior Financial Controller
Civil Engineering
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Improved gross profit by up to 20% through project cost and pricing control.
Group Financial Controller
Export-Import
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Turned operating cash flow from -€0.5M to +€1.2M.
CFO & Co-Founder
Wealth Management & Alternative Investment
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Built finance function; delivered 15% annual corporate growth.
Education
MBA - undefined
Hult International Business School
ShanghaiACMA / CGMA - undefined
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
BSc - Business Administration
Universidad de Almería
Skills
Finance Leadership
Multinational Operations
FP&A
Budgeting & Forecasting
US GAAP
SOX
ERP (Workday)
Financial Reporting
Audit & Compliance
Executive Business Partnering
Team Leadership
Timeline
Head of Finance
Minderest
10.2025 - Current
Head of Finance
Lineage
07.2023 - 09.2025
FP&A Manager
Siemens Financial Services
09.2021 - 07.2023
FP&A Manager
Sony
09.2017 - 09.2021
Financial Lead EMEA – Supply Chain
HP
10.2013 - 09.2017
Senior Financial Consultant
Enterprise Financial Advisory
01.2012 - 01.2013
Finance Manager
National & European Logistics
01.2008 - 01.2011
Senior Financial Controller
Civil Engineering
01.2007 - 01.2008
Group Financial Controller
Export-Import
01.2006 - 01.2007
CFO & Co-Founder
Wealth Management & Alternative Investment
01.2002 - 01.2006
MBA - undefined
Hult International Business School
ACMA / CGMA - undefined
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
BSc - Business Administration
Universidad de Almería