Leonardo Macias
About Leonardo Macias
Leonardo Macias is a Financial Controller with extensive experience in the automotive and consulting sectors. He has worked at Faurecia since 2013, currently serving in Franklin, Ohio, and has held various financial roles at PwC and Valeo.
Work at Faurecia
Leonardo Macias has held multiple roles at Faurecia, starting as a Financial Controller from 2013 to 2015 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. He then served as Operations Controller from 2016 to 2019 in Madison, Mississippi, before returning to the Financial Controller position in Franklin, Ohio, in 2019. In his current role, he conducts monthly variance analysis, prepares forecasts, budgets, and business plans, and justifies investments while tracking their evolution. He also acts as a backup for the General Manager in financial matters and supports decision-making processes by providing financial insights.
Previous Experience at PwC
Leonardo Macias worked at PwC in various capacities. He was part of the Assurance & Business Advisory Services team from 2003 to 2005 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and later served as Senior Assurance & Business Advisory Services from 2007 to 2009 in the same region. His experience at PwC provided him with a strong foundation in financial analysis and advisory services, which he has applied in his subsequent roles in the automotive industry.
Background in Finance and Business
Leonardo Macias studied at the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (UASLP), where he earned a degree in Finance, becoming an Accountant from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA from UASLP from 2007 to 2009. His academic background has equipped him with essential skills in financial management and analysis, which he has leveraged throughout his career.
Experience at Valeo and Ultra Fresca
Before joining Faurecia, Leonardo Macias worked at Valeo as a Plant Controller from 2009 to 2013 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. He also served as a Financial Analyst and Costs at Ultra Fresca from 2006 to 2007. These roles contributed to his expertise in financial control and analysis, enhancing his ability to manage financial operations effectively.