Francisco Arriaga Rizzolo

Lead the economic management of projects for public sector clients in Benelux, complying with JSOX guidelines, ensuring alignment with financial objectives. Prepare forecasts and monthly project closings under the T&M model, analyzing budget deviations to optimize profitability and decision-making. Supervise the complete project cycle, managing key indicators such as WIP and DSO, and conducting monthly audits of revenues, costs, and associated expenses. Coordinate with purchasing, billing, payments, and collections departments, optimizing interdepartmental processes in a multinational environment. Ensure the integrity and quality of financial data in corporate tools such as SA Tool and SAP One ERP, improving information reliability.

Manage the monthly forecasting systems process with strong support on reporting adjustments

Assist in the systems process and submission of the company’s annual budget

Support Madrid Finance team during monthly close process

Testing and maintenance of the company’s financial/system controls

Assist with the creation and enhancement of reports required across the finance department, IPC leadership and for external stakeholders

Reconciliation analysis to identify discrepancies between various reporting inputs/outputs

Effective communication with others throughout the organization with respect to timely submission of critical information and documentation to ensure deadlines are met

Control and monitor the income statement for Spain and its subsidiaries for structural expenses. Creation of cost centers for analysis and budget control. Monthly review of budgets with area managers, explaining deviations and proposing improvements to the CEO and the board. Preparation of expense provisions by department at year-end.