Sara Ricardo
About Sara Ricardo
Sara Ricardo is the Head of FP&A APAC at Asurion, with extensive experience in business transformation across various sectors including banking, insurance, consumer, and healthcare.
Head Of FP&A APAC at Asurion
Sara Ricardo currently serves as the Head of FP&A APAC at Asurion, a position she has held since 2023. Based in Singapore, she is responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis across the Asia-Pacific region. This role involves partnering with executives to influence strategic decisions and optimize business performance.
Previous Roles at Asurion
Before her current role as Head of FP&A APAC, Sara held multiple positions at Asurion. She served as CFO Taiwan from 2022 to 2023 in Singapore. She also simultaneously took on the Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics APAC role starting in 2021. Additionally, she was the Senior Pricing and Commercial Manager SEA from 2019 to 2021 and worked as a Finance Consultant for three months in 2018.
Experience in Financial Management and Analysis
Sara has extensive experience in financial management and analysis, having worked in various roles across different industries. She served as Project Manager | Finance at Medtronic for three months in 2018. Prior to that, she spent two years at Omega Pharma, a division of Perrigo, holding various finance-related positions in London, including Finance Manager and Senior Finance Analyst.
Educational Background
Sara Ricardo holds an MBA from INSEAD, which she completed in 2018. She also earned a Master's degree in Finance from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and studied Economics for her Bachelor's degree at the same university. Additionally, she participated in an Erasmus Exchange program at Università Bocconi.
Technical and Analytical Skills
Sara possesses strong technical and analytical skills, proficient in various IT tools. Her expertise extends to business transformation across multiple sectors, including banking, insurance, consumer, and healthcare. She has a track record of managing teams and collaborating with C-suite executives to drive strategic financial plans and deliver impactful results.