Gabriela Higuera
About Gabriela Higuera
Gabriela Higuera serves as the Controller for Vans and Buses at Daimler AG, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in financial analysis and reporting, having held various roles in companies such as Daimler AG, Axalta Coating Systems, and Colgate-Palmolive.
Current Role at Daimler AG
Gabriela Higuera currently serves as Controller Vans y Buses at Daimler AG, a position she has held since 2018 in Bogotá D.C., Colombia. In this role, she is responsible for preparing sales budgets for Vans and Buses and analyzing variances. She also presents monthly financial results to directors, providing insights into variances against the plan. Her expertise includes negotiating with factories on transfer prices and preparing financial reports for headquarters in Germany, Brazil, and Argentina.
Previous Experience at Daimler AG
Prior to her current role, Gabriela Higuera worked at Daimler AG as Controller Posventa CV from 2017 to 2018 in Bogotá D.C., Colombia. She also served as Controlling and Financial Planning Coordinator from 2015 to 2017 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. In these positions, she contributed to financial planning and control processes, enhancing the efficiency of financial operations.
Experience at Axalta Coating Systems
Gabriela Higuera was employed at Axalta Coating Systems from 2011 to 2014, where she held multiple roles. She worked as Analista de Cuentas por Pagar for two years and as Pasante de Costos for nine months. Her responsibilities included managing accounts payable and assisting in cost analysis, which provided her with a solid foundation in financial operations.
Educational Background
Gabriela Higuera studied at Universidad de Carabobo, where she earned a degree in Contabilidad y Finanzas, achieving the title of Contador Público from 2007 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from EUDE Business School from 2018 to 2019. This educational background supports her expertise in financial management and accounting.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Gabriela Higuera possesses advanced user skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. She has experience with financial software and tools, including Hyperion, Oracle BI, SAP HANA, and Tink Cell. Additionally, she has administrative expertise in Concur Travel & Expense (CT&E). Her technical skills enhance her ability to analyze financial data and prepare comprehensive reports.