Alicia Eguiarte Corona
About Alicia Eguiarte Corona
Alicia Eguiarte Corona is a Senior Finance Manager at Brown-Forman, where she has worked since 2021, specializing in cost reduction strategies and financial operations management. With extensive experience in various finance roles across multiple companies, she possesses a strong foundation in international financial reporting standards and demonstrates effective leadership in team development.
Work at Brown-Forman
Alicia Eguiarte Corona has served as a Senior Finance Manager at Brown-Forman since 2021. In this role, she has focused on implementing cost reduction strategies that have led to significant financial savings and improvements in operational efficiency. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Financial Controller for Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean from 2018 to 2021. Her experience at Brown-Forman spans a total of six years, reflecting her deep understanding of the company's financial operations.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Brown-Forman, Alicia held various finance roles at Flex and SKF Group. She worked as a Global Finance Senior Manager at Flex from 2012 to 2014, overseeing finance operations across multiple global business services centers in India, China, and Mexico. Earlier, she served as a Manufacturing Controller at SKF Group from 2003 to 2008 and later as a Senior Finance Manager from 2008 to 2009. Her diverse experience includes significant roles in financial management and control.
Education and Expertise
Alicia Eguiarte Corona earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Accounting from ITESO Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her extensive expertise in financial operations, including a deep understanding of IFRS and US GAAP. She is skilled in managing internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
Leadership and Team Development
Alicia demonstrates strong leadership and people development skills, focusing on team building and mentoring within the finance sector. She is experienced in KPI management and improvement, striving to achieve and surpass financial and operational goals. Her commitment to continuous improvement initiatives reflects her dedication to driving process enhancements within organizations.
Audit Experience
Alicia began her career at Deloitte as an Audit Senior from 1997 to 2000. This role provided her with valuable experience in auditing processes and financial compliance. Her background in auditing complements her financial management skills, enabling her to ensure accuracy and integrity in financial reporting across her subsequent roles.