Iria Felpete
About Iria Felpete
Iria Felpete is a Finance Specialist with extensive experience in finance and customer service. She has worked in various roles across the hospitality and finance sectors, currently serving at Ideo in Palo Alto, California since 2015.
Current Role at IDEO
Iria Felpete has been employed as a Finance Specialist at IDEO since 2015. In this role, she reports directly to the Financial Controller and manages a Finance Assistant. Her responsibilities include ensuring strong process controls around the Purchase Ledger function, which supports the company's business growth plans. Felpete focuses on delivering excellent customer service through effective relationship management, working closely with both internal departments and external suppliers.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to her current position, Felpete held several finance-related roles. She worked as an Accounts Assistant and Income Auditor at the Royal Air Force Club from 2013 to 2014. Following this, she served as an Accounts Payable Supervisor at Sweaty Betty for seven months in 2014 to 2015. These positions contributed to her significant experience in managing financial processes and supplier relationships.
Early Career in Hospitality
Iria Felpete began her career in the hospitality industry, working in various roles across different hotels. She served as a Front Office Agent at Hotel Attica21 Barcelona Mar from 2006 to 2010 and held similar positions at Nh Hotel Group in Madrid in 2005 and 2006. These roles provided her with foundational skills in customer service and relationship management, which she has carried into her finance career.
Education and Skills
Iria Felpete possesses strong IT and Excel skills, which are essential for her role in finance. She has a proactive approach to learning new procedures, enabling her to adapt to the evolving demands of her profession. Her experience in relationship management is a key asset, allowing her to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders in her current and previous roles.