Alvaro Palma Alonso
About Alvaro Palma Alonso
Alvaro Palma Alonso is a Revenue Operations Manager (Global) at Sinch, with extensive experience in sales operations across various companies, including SAP and Chevron. He holds multiple degrees in Business Administration and Financial Management, and possesses strong skills in financial analysis and strategic planning.
Work at Sinch
Alvaro Palma Alonso serves as the Revenue Operations Manager (Global) at Sinch, a role he has held since 2020. He is based in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain. In this position, he oversees revenue operations on a global scale, utilizing his extensive background in sales operations and financial analysis to optimize processes and improve performance.
Previous Experience at SAP
Prior to his current role, Alvaro worked at SAP in various capacities. He was the Sales Operations Manager for Digital Interconnect (Global) for 11 months in Madrid from 2019 to 2020. Before that, he served as Sales Operations Manager for Digital Interconnect (EMEA) from 2015 to 2019 and as Sales Operations Manager for Mobile Services (Northern Europe) from 2013 to 2015, both positions based in London, United Kingdom.
Educational Background
Alvaro holds a Master of Science in Business Administration and Management from Universidad de Sevilla, where he studied from 1996 to 2002. He also earned a Master of Science in Financial Management & Control from Aston University, completing his studies from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, he achieved a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Six Sigma Dsi in 2009.
Financial Expertise and Skills
Alvaro possesses a comprehensive understanding of financial models, which supports accurate forecasting and budgeting. He has strong skills in strategic planning and cash flow analysis, essential for optimizing financial operations. His expertise also includes Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance, ensuring financial transparency and accountability. He is proficient in utilizing Salesforce.com for managing sales and revenue operations.
Career History and Roles
Alvaro's career includes various roles in financial and sales operations. He worked as a Financial Analyst (Contractor) at Chevron for two months in 2006, and as a Global Trade Finance Graduate at BBVA BANK for seven months in 2004-2005. He also held positions as a Financial Planning Analyst at NCR Ltd and as a Senior Business Analyst in Sales Operations at Level 3 Communications, further enriching his experience in the field.