Ramiro Lacayo

Background

About Ramiro Lacayo

I am a results-driven Finance Leader with 10+ years of experience in business strategy, operation development, and financial analysis for companies within the education, agriculture, and financial services industries. Specializing in designing models and operational processes that measure financial performance, I am able to identify areas of focus for cost reduction and future growth for businesses that expand across the globe. Over the years I have provided financial leadership and business insight for decision support and execution of all finance related activities, developed annual operational budgets of up to $11M, and implemented organizational restructuring based on KPIs tied to overall company goals. Being responsible for providing business and financial leadership, I have managed high-performing teams made up of over 100 personnel across multiple departments, including Operations, Finance, and Business Development. I have handled responsibilities in hiring, conducting performance reviews, and cultivating team development as well as guiding them in delivering business performance insights to maximize business initiatives. Equipped with strong business acumen and communication skills, I have the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing business priorities while meeting tight deadlines. I have been instrumental in promoting new business development initiatives to get cross-functional alignment that facilitates process improvement and drives organizational efficiency. Given my aptitude in problem resolution and strategic planning, I am able to help management focus on the most critical risks and opportunities, understand how to win markets served by the business, and know what action is necessary to achieve results. I am recognized for utilizing data-driven approach to offer factual and analytical insights to facilitate strategy enablement and execution planning. Team Leadership Project Management Strategic Partnerships Problem Resolution Investment Consulting Financial Modeling Process Improvement Expense Reduction Initiatives Business Development Client Engagement Contract Negotiation Market Research