Maria Alejandra Alvarez, MBA
About Maria Alejandra Alvarez, MBA
Maria Alejandra Alvarez is the Head of Finance for Brown-Forman Canada, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in financial planning and analysis, she has worked at notable companies such as PepsiCo, Labatt Breweries, and Scotiabank, and holds an MBA from the University of Toronto.
Work at Brown-Forman
Maria Alejandra Alvarez has served as the Head of Finance for Canada at Brown-Forman since 2021. In this role, she has implemented creative solutions aimed at mitigating bottlenecks and enhancing efficiencies within financial processes. She provides in-depth analysis and financial recommendations to senior leadership, contributing to the overall financial strategy of the organization.
Previous Experience at PepsiCo
Before joining Brown-Forman, Alvarez worked at PepsiCo as a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for a six-month period in 2016 in Peru. Her role involved managing financial planning processes and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization during her tenure.
Experience at Labatt Breweries of Canada
Alvarez has held multiple roles at Labatt Breweries of Canada. She began as a Commercial Planning & Performance Management MBA Intern in 2017 for three months. She later served as Manager - FP&A Zero Based Budgeting from 2018 to 2020 and as Manager - Brew Pubs Finance & Business Performance, High End from 2020 to 2021. These positions allowed her to develop expertise in financial management and performance analysis.
Background in Financial Services
Prior to her roles in the beverage industry, Alvarez worked at Scotiabank Peru from 2007 to 2015. She served as a Credit Risk Senior Analyst for five years and as a Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist for three years. These experiences provided her with a strong foundation in financial analysis and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Maria Alejandra Alvarez holds an MBA from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. She also completed the Advanced Corporate Finance Program at Universidad ESAN from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Universidad de Lima from 2002 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in corporate finance and financial analysis.