Viviana B.
About Viviana B.
Viviana B. is a Project Manager in Finance at United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in economics and extensive experience in financial analysis and strategic sourcing, she has held various roles in prominent companies in the Calgary area.
Work at UFA
Viviana B. has been serving as Project Manager - Finance at United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial projects and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Petroleum Senior Business Analyst in Business Development at UFA from 2017 to 2019. Her experience at UFA has contributed to her expertise in financial management within the cooperative sector.
Education and Expertise
Viviana B. holds a Master of Finance from Universidad del Rosario and has achieved CPA and CMA designations through Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada). Additionally, she studied Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management at the International Institute of Advance Purchasing and Supply, where she earned an International Green Belt in Advance Purchasing and Supply. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in finance and project management.
Professional Background
Viviana B. has a diverse professional background in finance and business analysis. She began her career as a Financial Analyst at Williams from 2000 to 2002, followed by roles at Encana Corporation as a Business Analyst (2002-2007), Paramount Resources as Team Lead Business Analyst (2007-2010), and ConocoPhillips as Team Lead Strategic Sourcing (2014-2016). She also worked at Husky Energy in Category Management Operations from 2010 to 2014. This extensive experience has equipped her with a strong foundation in financial analysis and strategic sourcing.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout her career, Viviana B. has made significant contributions to financial management and business development. She developed a commercial strategy for Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP), achieving an internal rate of return (IRR) of 26%. Additionally, she evaluated products and markets to expand business footprint, resulting in a 3% increase in EBITDA. Her strategic planning efforts led to a 25% improvement in cash flow and cost reduction against budget through competitive analysis.