Rodrigo Paredes
CFO | Finance Director | Value Creation | Financial Strategy | CAPEX Management | Strategic thinking | AI
Komatsu•Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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Chief Financial Officer and Industrial Engineer with 30+ years of multinational experience leading financial strategy, profitability optimization, and operational efficiency across mining & construction equipment distribution, engineering, automotive service and aftermarket, logistics, and financial services. Proven track record in financial planning, cash flow management, capital allocation and governance, delivering measurable impact including USD $600K+ in cost savings and MXN $220M in tax recovery. Expert in aligning financial strategy with business growth, enabling data-driven decision-making, KPI performance tracking, and capital efficiency. • Financial Strategy & Business Planning • FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting Models • P&L Profitability & Cost Optimization (margins, EBITDA) • KPI Development & Performance Management • Cash Flow & Working Capital Management • Treasury & Capital Structure • M&A, Financial Modeling & Investment Analysis • Corporate Governance & Compliance
Career Timeline
- KomatsuCurrentMay 2021–Present· 5 yrs 4 mos
- Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrentMay 2021–Present
- Feb 2020–Apr 2021· 1 yr 2 mos
- Manager, FinanceFeb 2020–Apr 2021
- Aug 2008–Jun 2019· 10 yrs 10 mos
- CFO / Country Finance ManagerAug 2014–Jun 2019
- Manager, FinanceAug 2011–Jul 2014
- Controller, Business OperationsAug 2008–Jul 2011
- 2006–Jul 2008· 2 yrs 6 mos
- Manager, Finance and Administration2006–Jul 2008
- Jul 2002–Nov 2005· 3 yrs 4 mos
- Finance Manager / Logistics ManagerJul 2002–Nov 2005
- 2001–Jun 2002· 1 yr 5 mos
- Manager, Finance2001–Jun 2002
- Nov 1999–2001· 1 yr 2 mos
- Manager, AnalysisNov 1999–2001
- Aug 1994–Nov 1999· 5 yrs 3 mos
- Mergers and Acquisitions AnalystAug 1994–Nov 1999
Education
Certificate
Implementation of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Professional Environments
University of NavarraMaster's degree
Master in Finance
Tecnológico de MonterreyEngineer's degree
Industrial Engineering
Universidad Anáhuac