Daniel Palacio

Daniel Palacio

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Fractional CFO & Senior FP&A Advisor – 8+ years | Master’s in Financial Administration | Bilingual EN/ES | Corporate Finance | Financial Strategy
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
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Starting at USD3.5K/month
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Starting at USD40/hour
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    Advisory Board Member
    Conaval S.A.S.
    Jun 2024 - Current (1 year 11 months)
    • Contributed to high-level strategic decision-making and governance oversight, ensuring alignment with best practices and the company's core mission. • Collaborated with board members to develop innovative strategies addressing industry challenges and driving sustainable growth. • Delivered valuable insights that shaped key strategic initiatives and influenced company policies. • Played an integral role in shaping risk management strategies, bolstering the company’s resilience in a dynamic market. • Participated in continuous performance and governance evaluations, ensuring ongoing organizational effectiveness. • Actively supported the executive team in navigating complex market dynamics and capitalizing on emerging opportunities
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    Financial Advisor
    IngePol S.A.S.
    Mar 2023 - Current (3 years 2 months)
    • Conducted in-depth financial analysis of IngePol S.A.S.’s monthly statements, developing key performance indicators (KPIs) focused on operational efficiency, profitability, value generation, liquidity, and debt. • Provided data-driven insights to support executive decision-making, delivering strategic recommendations that maximized profitability and value creation. • Led financial planning initiatives, overseeing the development, monitoring, and adjustment of the company’s budget and cash flow. • Advised on financial strategies, identifying opportunities to enhance financial stability and optimize resource allocation. Additionally, I utilized insights from internal reports on sales and billing, which were derived from POS systems, t
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    Financial Advisor
    DRT S.A.S.
    Feb 2020 - Current (6 years 3 months)
    • Partnered with board members to develop forward-thinking strategies that addressed industry challenges and fueled sustainable growth. • Delivered data-driven insights that shaped high-impact strategic initiatives and influenced key company policies. • Strengthened risk management frameworks, enhancing organizational resilience in an evolving market landscape. • Drove continuous performance evaluations, optimizing governance structures for long-term effectiveness. • Developed and implemented an investment plan that resulted in an additional 3% return on investment over three years. • Analyzed revenue trends and optimized financial structures, utilizing insights from operational tools, including POS systems, to inform strategic de
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    Founding Partner – Finance & Operations
    InverCanna
    Jan 2019 - Current (7 years 4 months)
    - Designed and led the cost structure for a licensed cannabis company in Colombia, covering cultivation, post-harvest, and export logistics. - Applied cost accounting methodologies to optimize margins and ensure compliance with GACP certification and international regulatory frameworks. - Implemented ERP-style workflows to manage budgeting, inventory, cost controls, and compliance processes across cultivation, manufacturing, and export operations, enhancing operational efficiency. - Utilized advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP, to create dynamic financial models for cash flow, pricing, cost per unit, and scenario planning, which are essential for investor reporting and regulatory cost analysis. - Led capital structur
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  • Universidad Eafit
    Master in Financial Administration, Finance, General
    Universidad Eafit
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (2 years)
    It involved an intensive curriculum focused on corporate finance, strategic planning, and financial modeling. The program included advanced coursework in resource optimization, valuation techniques, and data-driven decision-making, complemented by practical projects that enhanced my analytical skills and understanding of financial systems.
  • Universidad Eafit
    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
    Universidad Eafit
    Jan 2009 - Dec 2013 (5 years)
    It provided a solid foundation in business management, covering key areas such as organizational behavior, marketing, and financial basics. The program emphasized practical business strategies, case studies, and teamwork, equipping me with essential skills in decision-making and operational efficiency that complement my financial expertise.
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    Master in Financial Administration
    Eafit University and AIESEC
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (2 years)
    During my Master in Financial Administration, I developed a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices, focusing on advanced financial modeling, analysis, and strategic decision-making. I engaged in collaborative projects that required effective communication and teamwork, ensuring that all objectives were met efficiently. Additionally, I utilized Microsoft 365 extensively throughout my academic work, employing Excel for building intricate financial models, PowerPoint for preparing impactful presentations, and Teams and Outlook for coordinating projects with peers. These tools were essential for both the technical and collaborative aspects of my training, enhancing my ability to work effectively in a team-oriented env