Cecilia Ferreros Whipple, MBA, Msa, Pmp®, Sfc™
About Cecilia Ferreros Whipple, MBA, Msa, Pmp®, Sfc™
Cecilia Ferreros Whipple is the Global Finance Transformation Director at Expedia Group, with extensive experience in finance system implementation and optimization.
Title and Current Role
Cecilia Ferreros Whipple currently holds the position of Global Finance Transformation Director at Expedia Group. In this role, she operates under the Strategy & Consulting Finance Transformation sphere. Based in Seattle, Washington, she began this role in 2023, where she is responsible for leading comprehensive finance transformation initiatives.
Professional Experience
Cecilia Ferreros Whipple has a robust professional background spanning various notable firms. She previously served at Accenture from 2015 to 2023, first as a Strategy & Consulting Principal and later as a Senior Principal in the CFO & Enterprise Value Practice. Prior to Accenture, she worked with KPMG US as a Senior Management Consultant and a Diversity & Inclusion Leader from 2011 to 2015. She also held roles at NSHMBA, Imaginatik PLC, PNC, Sanofi, and Bank of America, gaining substantial experience in financial management, consulting, and banking.
Education and Expertise
Cecilia Ferreros Whipple has an impressive academic background. She holds an MBA in Finance and Global Business from Hult International Business School, an MS in Accountancy from Bentley University - McCallum Graduate School of Business, and has completed coursework in Mergers & Acquisitions, Quantitative Methods at Harvard University. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Rutgers Business School. Furthermore, she possesses significant expertise in implementing finance systems such as SAP S4HANA, Oracle Cloud, Infor CloudSuite, Oracle NetSuite, Salesforce, and Zuora RevPro.
Finance System Implementation and Optimization
Specializing in finance system implementation and optimization, Cecilia Ferreros Whipple is proficient in critical processes like Record to Report, Acquire to Retire, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, and Plan to Perform. Her skills also extend to intelligent process mining using Celonis, and she has handled finance divestiture carve-outs and mergers & acquisitions. Additionally, Cecilia leverages Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) for various business applications, showcasing her ability to integrate advanced technologies into finance transformation processes.
Background in Risk and Compliance
With a strong foundation in risk and compliance, Cecilia Ferreros Whipple has substantial experience in bank regulatory compliance and data privacy. Her career highlights include leading digital finance transformation programs aimed at improving data foundations and optimizing end-to-end processes. Beyond her technical and professional skills, she has cultivated global intercultural awareness through diverse travel and living abroad, enhancing her ability to manage international finance transformation projects effectively.