Rodrigo Paredes

Rodrigo Paredes

CFO | Finance Director | Value Creation | Financial Strategy | CAPEX Management | Strategic thinking | AI

KomatsuGuadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

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Experience32+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • KomatsuCurrent
    May 2021–Present· 5 yrs 4 mos
    • Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrent
      May 2021–Present
  • Feb 2020–Apr 2021· 1 yr 2 mos
    • Manager, Finance
      Feb 2020–Apr 2021
  • Aug 2008–Jun 2019· 10 yrs 10 mos
    • CFO / Country Finance Manager
      Aug 2014–Jun 2019
    • Manager, Finance
      Aug 2011–Jul 2014
    • Controller, Business Operations
      Aug 2008–Jul 2011
  • 2006–Jul 2008· 2 yrs 6 mos
    • Manager, Finance and Administration
      2006–Jul 2008
  • Jul 2002–Nov 2005· 3 yrs 4 mos
    • Finance Manager / Logistics Manager
      Jul 2002–Nov 2005
  • 2001–Jun 2002· 1 yr 5 mos
    • Manager, Finance
      2001–Jun 2002
  • Nov 1999–2001· 1 yr 2 mos
    • Manager, Analysis
      Nov 1999–2001
  • Aug 1994–Nov 1999· 5 yrs 3 mos
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst
      Aug 1994–Nov 1999

Education

Certificate

Implementation of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Professional Environments

University of Navarra

Master's degree

Master in Finance

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Engineer's degree

Industrial Engineering

Universidad Anáhuac

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Skills & Expertise

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Continuous ImprovementProblem solving orientedProject ManagementStrategic PlanningEngineeringBusiness StrategyLeadershipProject PlanningDecision Making OrientedManagementNegotiation