Lorena Pérez Marín - Director Financial Planning & Analysis

Q: Where is Lorena based?

Lorena is based in Miesbach, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Lorena speak?

Lorena speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Lorena have?

Lorena has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Lorena has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Lorena may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Lorena's latest experience?

Lorena's most recent position is Director Financial Planning & Analysis at Calibre Scientific Germany GmbH .

Q: What companies has Lorena worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lorena has worked for Calibre Scientific Germany GmbH and Moxa Europe GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Lorena most experienced in?

Lorena is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Healthcare . Lorena also has some experience in Telecommunication , Chemical , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Lorena most experienced in?

Lorena is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Audit . Lorena also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Business Intelligence , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Lorena worked in recently?

Lorena has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Lorena worked in recently?

Lorena has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Audit .

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Miesbach, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2023 - May 2025

1 year 8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Director Financial Planning & Analysis

Calibre Scientific Germany GmbH

Directed FP&A and Controlling across 11 entities in Germany, Spain and Italy (~€90M revenue, ~€22M OPEX) aligning financial strategy with Private Equity value-creation targets.
Generated ~€4M annual OPEX savings (~18%) by consolidating 5 entities into 2 in Spain and 5 into 3 in Germany, while steering the integration of 4 acquisitions.
Increased EBIT by 2pp through pricing optimization, strategic planning, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Coordinated post-acquisition integration across Europe, harmonizing systems, processes, and finance operations.
Led finance initiatives and coordinated an international finance team of 7 in a matrix structure, supporting the S/4HANA finance workstream and process harmonization across entities.
Delivered investor-grade reporting, KPI narratives, and strategic insights to CFO, Board, and Managing Directors; granted Prokura to safeguard operational continuity during leadership transition.

Apr 2020 - Sep 2023

3 years 6 months

Munich, Germany

Manager Finance and Controlling

Moxa Europe GmbH

Oversaw finance and controlling operations for Germany, France, and the UK, with turnover of €97M and ~70 employees.
Delivered €2M EBIT improvement (~13% efficiency gain) via pricing and cost control initiatives.
Managed full financial cycle: planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis under IFRS and local GAAP.
Controlled OPEX budget >€15M, implementing measures that delivered ~20% savings during COVID.
Supervised finance team (2 professionals), ensuring audit readiness and compliance.
Produced statutory and investor-oriented FP&A reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Apr 2016 - Dec 2018

2 years 9 months

Hamburg, Germany

Finance Manager

Telit Wireless Solutions GmbH

Led finance and controlling for the German entity (~50 employees, balance sheet €6M).
Controlled annual OPEX (~€2M) and delivered monthly profitability and variance analysis.
Led post-acquisition finance and HR integration while implementing SAP FI/CO/MM, improving process alignment and reporting accuracy across the German entity.
Managed 2 direct reports and collaborated with HQ on budgeting, consolidation, and audit readiness.
Produced IFRS and statutory financial statements, liaising with auditors and tax advisors.

Nov 2013 - Mar 2016

2 years 5 months

Lübeck, Germany

Financial Controller & Quality Manager

Bluestar Silicones Germany GmbH

Managed finance operations for the German subsidiary (turnover €40M, ~38 employees) and controlled >€3M fixed cost budget.
Partnered with HQ on consolidation, financial performance, and KPI reporting.
Maintained and further developed the quality management system according to ISO 9001:2008.
Supervised 2 direct reports.

Aug 2011 - Apr 2013

1 year 9 months

Wavre, Belgium

External Consultant in Financial Control and Performance Management

GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals

Delivered financial control for 13 capital projects (~€170M), managing cash flows of ~€30M/year.
Delivered monthly reports to Project Control Group and project managers.

Mar 2010 - Apr 2013

3 years 2 months

External Consultant in Financial Control and Performance Management

Alcade Management

Mar 2010 - Jul 2011

1 year 5 months

Paris, France

External Consultant in Financial Control and Performance Management

AREVA Mining Business Group

Modeled financial processes and KPIs to improve reporting and accountability.
Implemented a balanced scorecard to track and improve performance.

Jul 2005 - Sep 2008

3 years 3 months

Manizales, Colombia

Quality Manager

San Juan de Dios Hospital

Implemented ISO 9001:2000 quality system and established performance indicators.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Healthcare, Telecommunication, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Healthcare

Telecommunication

Chemical

Pharmaceutical

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence, and Operations.

Finance

Accounting

Audit

Quality Assurance

Business Intelligence

Operations

Summary

Finance Director with 12+ years of international leadership across Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and the UK. Delivered ~~€4M annual cost synergies and 2pp EBIT growth while managing FP&A and Controlling for 11 legal entities (~~€90M revenue) in a Private Equity-backed environment. Led multicultural finance teams of up to 7, driving multi-entity consolidation, M&A integration, and finance digitalization (SAP S/4HANA, SAC). Trusted business partner to CEOs and Boards, consistently generating measurable value through profitability improvement, operational efficiency, and enhanced governance.

~€4M annual cost synergies (~18% OPEX reduction) through consolidation of 11 legal entities into 6 across Germany and Spain, following integration of four European acquisitions and cross-country process harmonization.
2pp EBIT improvement achieved via strategic planning, pricing optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Entrusted with Prokura for the group’s largest European entity during a leadership transition, ensuring operational continuity and maintaining executive decision-making capacity.

Languages

Spanish

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Italian

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2009 - Aug 2010

Université de Bordeaux, Institut d’Administration des Entreprises

Master’s degree · Financial Management and Controlling · Bordeaux, France

Sep 2008 - Sep 2009

Université de Montpellier, Institut d’Administration des Entreprises

Master’s degree · Business Administration · Montpellier, France

Feb 2002 - Nov 2006

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Industrial Engineer · Industrial Engineering · Colombia

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Manufacturing 6 y

Avg length 2 y 5 m

Longest experience 3 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, Belgium, France, Colombia)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Director Financial Planning & Analysis, Manager Finance and Controlling, Finance Manager

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Healthcare

Main business areas Finance, Accounting, Audit

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

April 2026

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Where is Lorena based?

Lorena is based in Miesbach, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Lorena speak?

Lorena speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Lorena have?

Lorena has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Lorena has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Lorena may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Lorena be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Lorena would be well-suited for roles such as: Director Financial Planning & Analysis, Manager Finance and Controlling, Finance Manager.

What is Lorena's latest experience?

Lorena's most recent position is Director Financial Planning & Analysis at Calibre Scientific Germany GmbH.

What companies has Lorena worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lorena has worked for Calibre Scientific Germany GmbH and Moxa Europe GmbH.

Which industries is Lorena most experienced in?

Lorena is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Healthcare. Lorena also has some experience in Telecommunication, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Lorena most experienced in?

Lorena is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Audit. Lorena also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence, and Operations.

Which industries has Lorena worked in recently?

Lorena has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Lorena worked in recently?

Lorena has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Audit.

What is Lorena's education?

Lorena holds a Master in Financial Management and Controlling from Université de Bordeaux, Institut d’Administration des Entreprises, a Master in Business Administration from Université de Montpellier, Institut d’Administration des Entreprises and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia.

What is the availability of Lorena?

Lorena is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Lorena?

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