Manuela Torrijos
About Manuela Torrijos
Manuela Torrijos is a Group Financial Controller with extensive experience in financial management and reporting. She has held various positions in reputable organizations, including HSBC and Starling Bank, and has a strong educational background with degrees from Cambridge University and the University of Greenwich.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Manuela Torrijos serves as the Group Financial Controller at Starling Bank, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Her work focuses on enhancing financial performance and reporting within the organization.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Torrijos has extensive experience with HSBC, where she held several key positions. She worked as the UK Financial Controller from 2009 to 2013, followed by her role as Chief Accounting Officer for the Private Bank UK & CI from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she served as Head of Accounting & Controls from 2016 to 2019. Her tenure at HSBC spanned over seven years, during which she contributed to financial management and reporting.
Professional Background in Finance
Before her roles at HSBC, Manuela Torrijos worked as a Fund Controller at Babcock & Brown for one year in 2008-2009. She also served as Finance Director at Zegona Communications Plc from 2020 to 2021. Her career began at PwC, where she worked as a Manager in Financial Services for seven years, gaining experience in various international locations including London, Boston, and Almaty.
Education and Qualifications
Manuela Torrijos holds an MPhil in Development Studies from Cambridge University, which she completed in 2001. She also earned a BSc in Economics from the University of Greenwich in 2000. Additionally, she achieved the ACA qualification from ICAEW between 2001 and 2004, further solidifying her expertise in finance and accounting.
Skills and Contributions
Torrijos has a proven record of driving change through a collaborative approach in complex matrix organizations. She develops strong relationships within and outside finance to enhance team performance. Her extensive experience includes delivering best practice financial reporting and controllership, which contributes to the overall efficiency of financial operations.