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Work History
Education
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Publications
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Lorenza Antico

Lorenza Antico

Padova,PD

Summary

Accomplished Consultant with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.

Eager to contribute to a Company Growth through International Knowledge and Experience acquired through the years within Implementation Projects, SAP Training, Finance & Controlling. Performance-driven.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President

A.V.O. (Associazione Volontari Ospedalieri)
01.2016 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Branch Director

Home Care Services - WAS Piove di Sacco
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Dedicated home care agency to support and help families with professional support services that allow a person to live safely in their home
  • In-home care services to those needing assistance or with special needs or a disability.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, providing tailored financial solutions to meet their unique needs and objectives.

E-Commerce Consultant (on-demand)

Tiemme
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • E-commerce start-up to develop a competitive Shop online
  • Market and Selling development
  • Staff Support and Training for the new working setup.
  • Utilized social media platforms for promoting products, reaching wider audiences, driving engagement, and increasing web traffic from organic sources.
  • Recommended merchandise and services that would meet customer needs.

SAP Consultant

EuroCoating
11.2016 - 03.2017
  • FI-CO Consultant to support the implementation process
  • Technical Team and Local Business Team Liaison for all new processes
  • System Testing Support, FI-CO learning Material Development and FI-CO Team Training.
  • Delivered SAP training, user support and knowledge transfer at end of project and followed up to verify successful implementation.

International Selling Consultant

Tiemme
03.2015 - 10.2015
  • Business Analysis and Support to Local Italian Business to assess potential International Business Development (Fashion/Clothing/Accessories) including Cost Controlling activities.
  • Developed long-term relationships with international clients, ensuring repeat business and increased revenue.

International Officer

Nahema (N.A.T.O. Agency)
01.2014 - 07.2014
  • Administrative, Secretarial Support within the International Agency.
  • Enhanced diplomatic relations by organizing and participating in high-level bilateral meetings and international conferences.
  • Contributed to policy development for better international cooperation and mutual understanding between countries.

Purchasing Manager

CareFusion
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • New Site Role and Process Purchasing / Procurement across Functions and Sites Management Development / Implementation of Procurement Strategy & Control (T&Cs) Approved Supplier List (ASL) SAP Procurement BPO and Operational Excellence Sponsor
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
  • Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.

Financial Controller

Cardinal Health
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Reporting to the Director of Cost Accounting in US Support to Local Management Finance & Controlling Team Management to comply with Fiscal and Statutory activities Reporting Financials (Actual/Budget/Forecast) to Head Quarter Operational Excellence Financial Approver Management of any Project relating to Finance and Controlling SAP FICO BPO
  • Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
  • Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
  • Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
  • Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
  • Served as a key liaison between finance departments during mergers or acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration of financial systems and data reconciliation efforts.
  • Contributed to the development of long-term strategic plans by providing executive management with accurate financial data and forecasts.

SAP Consultant

Alaris
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • FICO Business Analysis / Training TNA for the Project team and end-users development Italian Training Documentation development and Training delivery Scoping and business requirement definition SAP Testing, Data Conversion & Roll out Support
  • Tested troubleshooting methods and documented resolutions for inclusion in knowledge base for support team use.

SAP Consultant

Sword-DDS
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • FICO & SAP FICO Expert Different roles covered for various Implementation Projects across International Companies and European Locations SAP Business Process Analysis, Testing & Training Kraft Foods International: Change Management 'STAR Project' / SAP European Implementation (Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Italy) - FICO Business Process Analysis, Team Lead, Training Documentation Development & Delivery, Testing, Train the Trainer, Technical Team & BPO liaison - FICO Modules and related areas such as PS, MM, PP, IM, BW, SD, HR Panasonic - IBM: SAP FI Team Lead (AR & Treasury, AP, G/L and AA) for Documentation Development and End-User Training Q8: 'Project Moss' - SAP FI, SD and MM Training Simulation, Test & Development of E-Learning Material Cable & Wireless: SAP Rollouts (Italy-UK-NL) - FI-CO End-User Training (GA, Treasury, AP, MA, PS) Pilkington: OnDemand Project for SAP Training, Technical Team Support for Software Customization
  • Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.

Services Accountant

Csl Group Ltd/Deloitte&Touche Group Ltd
01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Outsourcing Business with National Starch & Chemical (ICI Group) Centralization of all European Accounts in the U.K
  • Project to Centralize all European Accounts & Implement SAP within all Legal Entities After spending considerable time in Italy to understand and improve the local procedures, the Role as Services Accountant was tailored to manage the Italian Team through all Finance and Controlling activities Involvement in several other projects for SAP upgrading, testing and implementing including the single European Currency rollout
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.

Accountant Assistant

University of Surrey
01.1990 - 01.1996
  • Relocation to England for the English Language Proficiency improvement Exposure to various accounting areas and multi currencies accounts Knowledge about U.K
  • Finance procedures Translations courses run within the Linguistics Department Translation of University Documentation for Italian students
  • Helped prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end closings.
  • Improved efficiency by maintaining accurate records and supporting documentation for financial transactions.
  • Facilitated communication between finance department and other departments for smooth cross-functional operations.

Education

SAP Product Costing - UK (2008) -

SAP, UK
01.2008

Operational Excellence Sponsorship -

LSS, UK
01.2007

Modern Languages & Literature -

Università di Padova, Italy
Padova, Italy
01.1994

City & Guilds Teaching Course -

Guildford College, UK
01.1992

Accounting Diploma -

Istituto Commerciale ad Indirizzo Amministrativo, Italy
01.1985

Skills

  • Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Training
  • SAP Training
  • Team Leading
  • Project orientated Work
  • Budgeting, Forecasting
  • Controlling
  • Process Improvement & Implementation
  • International Approach Style
  • Language Training
  • Data Analysis
  • Financial Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Process Improvement
  • Forecasting
  • Business Development
  • Staff Development
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Team Leadership
  • Budget Administration
  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making
  • Presentations
  • Account Management
  • Training and
  • Budget Oversight
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Forecasting and Budgeting
  • Management
  • Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Project Management
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Team Building
  • Change Management
  • Expense Reporting
  • Office Administration
  • Office Management
  • Technical Support
  • Staff Training
  • Public Speaking
  • Project Oversight

Publications

Csl Group Ltd/Deloitte&Touche Group Ltd - Newsletter (2001): SAP Single Currency Implementation

Hobbies and Interests

Painting, Music, Sport, Cuisine and travelling with Light Planes.

References

References are available on request.

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Branch Director

Home Care Services - WAS Piove di Sacco
01.2019 - 01.2021

E-Commerce Consultant (on-demand)

Tiemme
01.2017 - 01.2019

SAP Consultant

EuroCoating
11.2016 - 03.2017

Vice President

A.V.O. (Associazione Volontari Ospedalieri)
01.2016 - Current

International Selling Consultant

Tiemme
03.2015 - 10.2015

International Officer

Nahema (N.A.T.O. Agency)
01.2014 - 07.2014

Purchasing Manager

CareFusion
01.2009 - 01.2012

Financial Controller

Cardinal Health
01.2005 - 01.2009

SAP Consultant

Alaris
01.2004 - 01.2005

SAP Consultant

Sword-DDS
01.2001 - 01.2004

Services Accountant

Csl Group Ltd/Deloitte&Touche Group Ltd
01.1996 - 01.2001

Accountant Assistant

University of Surrey
01.1990 - 01.1996

SAP Product Costing - UK (2008) -

SAP, UK

Operational Excellence Sponsorship -

LSS, UK

Modern Languages & Literature -

Università di Padova, Italy

City & Guilds Teaching Course -

Guildford College, UK

Accounting Diploma -

Istituto Commerciale ad Indirizzo Amministrativo, Italy

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