Andres Felipe Acuña
About Andres Felipe Acuña
Andres Felipe Acuña is the Director of Financial Operations at Simetrik, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various positions at companies such as Unilever, Very, and Sunstar Americas.
Current Role at Simetrik
Andres Felipe Acuña serves as the Director of Financial Operations at Simetrik, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategy, contributing to the company's financial health and operational efficiency. His experience in financial management positions him to lead initiatives that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Simetrik, Acuña held several significant positions in finance. He worked at Unilever as an Accountant from 2015 to 2018 and later as a Reporting Senior Analyst for 7 months in 2015. He was also a Finance and Administrative Manager at Sunstar Americas, Inc. from 2020 to 2022 and served as a Controller at Very from 2022 to 2024. His experience includes roles at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. as RTR Team Lead and at Grant Thornton LLP as Sr Audit Staff.
Educational Background
Acuña has a solid educational foundation in finance and accounting. He studied at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, earning a degree in Contabilidad y Finanzas, and became a Public Accountant from 2010 to 2015. He furthered his education at CESA, achieving a Corporate Finance Specialist degree from 2016 to 2017. Most recently, he completed a Master in Financial Management at Universidad EAFIT from 2021 to 2023.
Career Progression
Acuña's career in finance began at Grant Thornton LLP as Sr Audit Staff from 2013 to 2014. He then transitioned to Accounting Control Advisers as a Senior Consultant in IFRS for a brief period. His career trajectory includes roles with increasing responsibility, culminating in his current position at Simetrik. His diverse experience across various sectors has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations.