Francisco Arguedas
About Francisco Arguedas
Francisco Arguedas is the Transportation & Warehouse Senior Finance Manager at Procter & Gamble, managing a $1.4 billion annual budget and leading a $30 million savings portfolio.
Current Title and Role
Francisco Arguedas is currently working as the Transportation & Warehouse Senior Finance Manager at Procter & Gamble. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, he has held this position since 2021. In this role, he manages a substantial $1.4 billion annual budget for North America's top three business units, excluding Family Care. Additionally, he leads a $30 million savings portfolio, ensuring its reconciliation against actuals and communicating updates to the various business units.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Prior to his current role, Francisco Arguedas held several key positions at Procter & Gamble. From 2019 to 2021, he served as the Plant Finance Manager in Edwardsville, Illinois. Before that, from 2017 to 2019, he worked as the Accounts Receivable Operations Senior Manager in San Jose, Costa Rica. During his tenure, he gained extensive experience in managing complex financial operations and driving efficiencies within the organization.
Educational Background
Francisco Arguedas possesses a strong academic background in economics and business administration. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Tecnológico de Costa Rica, completing the program in 2019 after two years of study. Prior to that, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR), where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His foundational education was completed at Colegio Científco Costarricense, Sede San Pedro, where he achieved a High School Diploma between 2000 and 2004.
Financial Management Initiatives
In his role as Transportation & Warehouse Senior Finance Manager, Francisco Arguedas has successfully redesigned and simplified the forecast model for transportation and warehouse operations. This initiative eliminated unnecessary overrides of up to $500 million, thereby enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of financial forecasting processes. His efforts in this area demonstrate his commitment to optimizing financial operations and delivering tangible value to the organization.