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Hello, I’m

José Ángel
Rodríguez Ibarra

Chief Financial Officer | Finance Director

Driving financial performance, operational excellence and sustainable growth. 30+ years of experience in multinational organizations across North America and global markets.

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José Ángel Rodríguez Ibarra
30+Years Experience
$343MCorporate Transition
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30+Years Active
Who I am

Financial leadership that drives business results

I am a finance executive with over 30 years of experience leading financial strategy, operations, compliance, and business transformation across multinational organizations.

My career spans the automotive, advanced manufacturing, medical devices, and rail industries, with leadership experience across Mexico, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other international markets.

I specialize in strengthening financial performance, optimizing working capital, managing risk, and supporting strategic decisions that contribute to sustainable business growth.

Name
José Ángel Rodríguez Ibarra
Location
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Availability
Open to Opportunities ✓
30+Years of Experience
$10MWorking Capital Liquidity Gain
$30MVAT Refunds
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My expertise

Core Competencies

  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Treasury & Working Capital
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Tax & Transfer Pricing
  • Financial Reporting (IFRS / US GAAP)

Languages

  • Spanish (native)
  • English (C2)
  • German (upper-intermediate)

Software

  • Power BI
  • DocuSign
  • Winshuttle
  • ERP systems: SAP S/4HANA implementation, Oracle, CINCOM, JD Edwards

Soft Skills

  • Strategic foresight
  • Empathetic leadership
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Negotiation
  • Team building

Technical Skills

Finance & Accounting
IFRS, US GAAP and Mexican GAAP reporting; short- and long-term strategic planning; budgeting, forecasting & FP&A; cost accounting; treasury; transfer pricing; tax planning.
Operations
Shared services, business case proposals, process optimization, lean manufacturing, CIPs.
Compliance
Legal representation, internal controls, corporate governance & ESG, SOX, anti-bribery.
IT & Digitalization
Digital transformation; ERP implementations (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle & CINCOM); Power BI dashboards; DocuSign.
Sustainability
Environmental initiatives, CO₂ reduction, EHS protocols.
Leadership
C-suite and board-level advisory; multicultural team management and cultural transformation.
Trade & Logistics
Customs, import/export, USMCA committee.
HR
Hiring, succession planning, employee survey improvement, performance and back-up plans, payroll & EHS.
M&A
Due diligence, legal entity integration, divestitures and post-merger financial set-up.
Career path

Professional experience & education

Work Experience

  1. 2025 — 2026

    North America Finance Director

    NIDEC – Traction Division

    Led financial operations across the USA, UK, and Mexico, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and CAPEX investment reviews. Supported strategic decisions and cost-saving initiatives to improve EBITDA.

  2. 2018 — 2024

    CFO, CCO & Head of Risk Management

    TRUMPF México

    Directed finance, compliance, risk management, and business transformation. Generated $10M USD in liquidity improvements, accelerated financial reporting by 40%, and achieved $1.2M USD in transfer pricing tax savings.

  3. 2012 — 2018

    Finance Director, Shared Services / International Controller

    Progress Rail – Caterpillar

    Managed a $343M USD corporate transition, recovered $30M USD in VAT refunds, and reduced operating costs by 15%. Established shared services operations in Peru and Chile.

  4. 2009 — 2012

    Controller

    DBG Services

    Led financial control and process improvements, achieving $3M USD in cost savings through bill-of-materials corrections.

  5. 1990 — 2009

    Earlier Career

    Butler Manufacturing · Johnson & Johnson · Blue Bird · Vitro · Price Waterhouse

    Built a strong foundation in financial leadership, corporate accounting, internal and external auditing, and multinational operations.

Selected work

Results that make an impact

TRUMPF México$10MUSD Liquidity Improvement

Reduced working capital from 38% to 30%, strengthening financial flexibility.

Working Capital
Progress Rail$343MUSD Corporate Transition

Managed the Kansas City Southern transition with zero audit issues.

Corporate Finance
TRUMPF México40%Faster Financial Reporting

Led the SAP S/4HANA implementation, improving reporting efficiency.

Digital Transformation
Progress Rail$30MUSD VAT Refunds

Secured VAT refunds while strengthening financial and tax management.

Tax Management
Let’s connect

Let’s discuss new opportunities

I welcome opportunities to connect with organizations seeking experienced financial leadership, strategic insight, and a results-driven approach to business performance.

rdzibarra@hotmail.com
  • LocationMonterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
  • AvailabilityOpen to Opportunities ✓
  • RoleCFO | Finance Director