Cristina Carpintero

▪ End-to-End CapEx Lifecycle Manager. Oversee the complete CapEx cycle across 50+ business units —from strategic planning and project execution through invoice review, proof of completion (POC) and final asset capitalization—ensuring SLA-driven exception management and full IFRS/VAT compliance.
▪ Strategic Capital Planner & Performance Analyst. Develop annual and five-year capital plans; define, track and report CapEx KPIs; assess business-unit budget utilization and measure the financial impact of each investment to optimize resource allocation.
▪ Project Handover & Operational Alignment Lead. Guide projects from CWIP accounting through capitalization by asset class/category; manage close-out, reconciliation, tagging and transfer to operations; collaborate with procurement, engineering and GMs to align CapEx with business goals.
▪ Asset Lifecycle & Strategic Financial Planner. Manage assets from acquisition, capitalization and reallocation through depreciation and disposal; craft strategies for sustained value enhancement and advise senior leadership on return-maximizing initiatives.
▪ Asset Tracking & Performance Monitoring Specialist. Implement centralized ERP and RFID asset tracking across the group to improve data accuracy and consistency; build real-time Power BI dashboards for continuous monitoring and proactive decision-making.
▪ Financial Reporting & Audit Controller. Lead monthly, quarterly and annual closing of fixed-asset accounts; produce and review comprehensive reports; coordinate internal and external audits.
▪ Risk Mitigation & Compliance Officer. Design and enforce internal controls to mitigate financial, operational and market risks; ensure adherence to IFRS, VAT, audit standards, safety protocols and environmental regulations.
▪ Fixed Asset Inspection Director. Organize and supervise annual physical counts and asset inspections, ensuring inventory accuracy and regulatory compliance.
▪ Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination Lead. Partner with property teams (Procurement and Engineering) and external vendors to optimize operations, negotiate cost-effective contracts and oversee due-diligence reviews and audits to uphold financial and operational standards.
▪ Team Leadership & Process Optimization Champion. Mentor finance and cross-functional staff on best practices; drive continuous improvement by streamlining workflows and spearheading technology adoption.
▪ Property Valuation & Insurance Manager. Conduct regular property valuations using market data and third-party appraisals; negotiate and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage; oversee claims to protect asset value.

Project Highlights:
✔ Led the end-to-end automation of Project Cost Management, covering real-time tracking of project budgets, pre-opening OS&E and FF&E procurement, multi-level approvals, payment processing, accounting entries posting, and BOQ structuring for asset capitalization. Delivered real-time project cost visibility, eliminated manual tracking, reduced processing errors, and significantly improved budget governance across multiple departments.
✔ Designed and implemented the automation of CapEx Budget Workflow and Utilization, streamlining the full lifecycle from budget planning, procurement, asset tagging, and payment processing to asset capitalization. Enabled seamless and real-time CapEx traceability, eliminated offline spreadsheets, and delivered full process transparency/audit trail across finance, procurement, and operations.
✔ Developed enterprise-wide digital invoice and asset tracking systems adopted across EMAAR units. From approvals through validation, integration, and direct bank transfers, which led to improved cash flow visibility, faster supplier payment cycles, and stronger procurement governance.
✔ Recovered over AED Xmio through improved reconciliation and dispute resolution practices.

• Managed high-volume AP processing and payment scheduling, ensuring accuracy and
compliance with corporate policies.
• Processed approx. minimum 700 daily payments.
• Managed banking & forex transactions, optimizing cash flow and payment scheduling.

• Costing Management & Analysis: Designed and maintained systems to
monitor and analyze costs. Developed standard cost models, performed
variance analysis, forecasted budgets, and delivered integrated financial
reports.
• Materials Management: Ensured the availability of materials by implementing
inventory control systems that prevent both shortages and overstock,
thereby supporting production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Warehouse Management: Supervised warehouse operations, focusing on
efficient stock management through proper storage techniques, systematic
stock rotation, and accurate inventory tracking. Coordinated the receipt,
storage, and dispatch of materials while enforcing controls and safety
protocols to minimize losses.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Systems Improvement: Collaborated with
production, procurement, and logistics teams to align cost strategies with
operational needs and leveraged ERP systems to enhance forecasting,
inventory management, and overall efficiency.

• Budgeting & Financial Planning: Prepare and monitor budgets that account
for materials procurement costs, operating expenses, and capital
expenditures.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Generate periodic reports covering key
performance indicators (KPIs) related to both financial performance and
materials usage.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure that financial procedures adhere to
internal guidelines, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. This
involves overseeing expense approvals, monitoring cash flow related to
materials purchase, and enforcing cost management policies.
• Cost Management: Evaluate financial data to identify cost-saving
opportunities within the materials procurement process and overall
operations to optimize spending without compromising on material quality or
operational efficiency.
• Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination: Oversee the procurement, storage,
and distribution of materials required for production or service delivery.
• Supplier & Vendor Management: Develop and nurture relationships with
vendors to secure competitive pricing, timely deliveries, and quality
materials. Negotiations and contract management form.
• Planning & Forecasting: Work with the production or operations team to
forecast material requirements.
• Quality Assurance & Safety Compliance: Ensure that all incoming materials
meet necessary quality standards and comply with safety regulations. This
involves coordinating with quality control teams and maintaining detailed
records.
• Process Optimization: Implement and monitor inventory control systems
(including ERP tools) to streamline operations. Improve procedures to reduce
waste, minimize turnaround times, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination between finance, procurement, production,
and operations teams. By ensuring open communication, align supply chain
strategies with financial targets and operational demands.
• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise and mentor team member.

Real Estate
• Recording Financial transactions.
• Maintaining and reconciling ledges
• Generating preliminary financial reports
• Supporting compliance and assisting payroll and expense tracking.
• Validate and process supplier invoice on timely manner and maintain and update
vendor record.
• Cash flow liquidity management. Handle relationship with the banks and other
financial institutions.