Sergio Ortiz Zarzalejos

Group Finance Manager at Sulzer

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

About

Financial professional with +10 years of experience in accounting and auditing, with excellent skills in accounting data analysis, financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in managing highly complex financial audits in Spain and the UK, with a strong understanding of local and international regulations. Skilled in identifying risks, optimising accounting processes, and implementing internal controls to ensure financial integrity. Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, both locally and internationally, fostering collaboration to achieve objectives. Committed to excellence and continuous improvement, with a focus on adding value to the business and implementing financial best practice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profesional financiero con 10 años de experiencia en contabilidad y auditoría, destacando en el análisis de datos contables y en la elaboración y presentación de informes financieros, así como en el cumplimiento normativo. Sólida trayectoria en la gestión de auditorías financieras de gran complejidad en España y Reino Unido, desarrollando un conocimiento de normativas locales e internacionales, así como en la identificación de riesgos, optimización de procesos contables e implementación de controles internos que garanticen la integridad financiera. Capacidad para liderar equipos multidisciplinares, tanto a nivel local como internacional, fomentando la colaboración para el cumplimiento de objetivos. Comprometido con la excelencia y la mejora continua, siempre con un enfoque en la creación de valor para las empresas y en la implementación de mejores prácticas financieras.

Experience

  • Group Finance Manager at Sulzer
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Deloitte (9 yrs 1 mo)
    • Audit Senior Manager
      Jun 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Overview Deloitte UK Senior Manager Financial Auditor - Large & Complex department, starting at Manager level and progressing to Senior Manager role thanks to excellent track record (top grades in performance assessment in the last years). Key responsibilities • Analyzing and reviewing annual reports and financial statements for several audits in different sectors, mainly in pharmaceutical companies. • Conducting global audits, coordinating the work performed by international offices within Deloitte and other audit firms, supervising and overseeing the audit work and supporting the teams. • Coordinating and supervising teams of up to 12 members. Delivering conclusions to audit partners. • Managing +6 engagements running at the same time, handling client relationships (CFO and manager level). • Identifying and communicating accounting, finance and audit issues to management. • Testing internal controls to ensure effectiveness of the controls, including assessment and analysis of the control deficiencies and recommendations for improvements of internal controls.

    • Audit Manager
      Sep 2021 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Auditor Senior Productos y Servicios
      Sep 2017 - Sep 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Key responsibilities Deloitte Spain Experienced Senior Financial Auditor • Day-to-day management of field teams, including reviewing work of staff members • Liaise with key client personnel to provide timely reporting and management information • Managing reporting requirements, including attending manager level meetings

  • Auxiliar de contabilidad at Acción contra el Hambre
    Sep 2014 - Apr 2015 · 8 mos

    Participación en la elaboración de las Cuentas Anuales y su Auditoría Revisión de las cuentas de activo y pasivo. Contabilización y archivo de las operaciones corrientes de ingreso y gasto. Conciliación de las cuentas bancarias.