Hello, I'm Tomas. I'm a Finance Professional.

Welcome to my personal website! I’m a dedicated Finance Manager and Controller with a passion for transforming financial data into strategic insights. Experience at leading companies like PUMA and Ahold Delhaize.

Explore how my expertise can help your business grow and thrive.

Foto Tomas Meenhorst

Born in

The Netherlands

Experience

5+ Years

Date of Birth

30 August 1995

About me

As an experienced finance professional, I am known for my strong work ethic and self-motivation.

As an experienced finance professional, I am known for my strong work ethic and self-motivation. My career has been dedicated to supporting strategic decision-making through precise financial reporting and planning. Throughout my journey, I have focused on delivering actionable financial insights that drive business success.

At PUMA, a global leader in sports apparel and footwear, I honed my skills in financial analysis and reporting, ensuring that financial strategies were aligned with business objectives. My role involved close collaboration with various departments to create comprehensive financial plans and forecasts that supported the company’s growth and profitability goals.

At Ahold Delhaize, a major player in the global retail industry, I further developed my ability to manage complex financial challenges. Here, I was instrumental in streamlining financial processes, enhancing budget management, and providing detailed financial insights that informed executive decision-making. My experience at Ahold Delhaize underscored the importance of effective teamwork and communication, as I worked alongside diverse teams to achieve common financial objectives.

Interpersonal Skills

On the right side you see my interpersonal skills visualized. My interpersonal skills have been crucial to my success as a finance manager and controller.

Communication
90%
Teamwork and Collaboration
92%
Leadership Skills:
89%
Adaptability
95%
Conflict Management
88%

Experience

2023-Current

Ahold Delhaize
Amsterdam Area, The Netherlands

Finance Business Partner

Ahold Delhaize is a global leader in the food retail industry and e-commerce. With 21 local brands spanning 11 countries and operating through 6,500 stores, Ahold Delhaize employs over 400,000 individuals and generates 81 billion EUR in annual revenue. HQ is located in the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Leading financial reporting and analysis, generating comprehensive reports for management, providing crucial insights for strategic decision-making.
  • Managing financial planning and control systems, ensuring accuracy in forecasting, budgeting, and alignment with organizational strategies.
  • Translating overarching strategies into actionable financial plans, particularly focusing on sustainability initiatives, supporting the company's vision.
  • Collaborating cross-functionally, fostering effective communication between departments for optimized financial outcomes and process improvements.

2021-2023

PUMA
Utrecht, The Netherlands

Manager Finance

PUMA is a leading global sports brand that excels in designing, developing, and marketing athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Managing and coordinating closing procedures. Ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
  • Monitoring and managing budget.
  • Onboarding new employees within the finance team.
  • Managing controlling functions, which involves overseeing critical financial areas such as Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Withholding Taxes (WHT), royalties, and foreign exchange (FX).
  • Handling accounting functions (AP/AR).
  • Leading and participating in ad-hoc projects.

2019 - 2021

PUMA
Utrecht, The Netherlands

Junior Manager finance

PUMA International Sports Marketing BV, as a subsidiary of PUMA, operates in the dynamic world of sports marketing, leveraging partnerships with athletes, teams, and events to drive brand visibility and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinating monthly/quarterly/annual reporting.
  • Daily accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, royalties, FX, etc.).
  • Correspondence with internal (legal/treasury/tax) and external (auditors, etc.) counterparts.
  • Ad-hoc analyses, process improvement, ensuring tax and financial compliance, etc.

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Learn More About Me

On my personal CV website, I showcase myself as an accomplished finance professional with a multifaceted skill set and a passion for driving organizational success.

Financial Expertise: I bring extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis, having led comprehensive reporting initiatives at Ahold Delhaize, a global leader in the food retail industry. My adeptness in managing financial planning and control systems ensures precision in forecasting and budgeting, aligning these crucial functions with overarching organizational strategies. This includes translating strategic objectives into actionable financial plans, with a keen focus on sustainability initiatives that support the company’s vision.

Collaborative Leadership: As a finance business partner, I thrive in cross-functional collaboration, fostering effective communication between departments to optimize financial outcomes and drive process improvements. At Puma International Sports Marketing BV, I managed and coordinated closing procedures, ensuring accurate and timely reporting while overseeing critical financial areas such as Corporate Income Tax, royalties, and foreign exchange. My role also involved onboarding new finance team members and leading ad-hoc projects to enhance operational efficiency.

Technical Proficiency: My expertise extends to various financial tools and platforms, including SAP FI-CO, Hyperion Financial Management, Oracle, and Power BI. Proficient in Excel, I leverage its capabilities for data analysis, modeling, and reporting, enabling informed decision-making and strategic insights.

Ethical and Trustworthy: Driven by a commitment to ethical conduct and trustworthiness, I approach every task with integrity and reliability. My mature approach to teamwork ensures seamless collaboration within diverse environments, while my self-motivation and strong work ethic consistently meet and exceed strict deadlines.

Continuous Learning: With a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Universidad de Sevilla and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, I continuously seek opportunities for personal and professional growth. Fluent in Dutch and English, with intermediate proficiency in Spanish, I embrace cultural diversity and thrive in global environments.

Through my personal CV website, I aim to convey my dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit, positioning myself as a valuable asset in any finance or business role.

Software skills

Excel
85%
SAP
95%
Oracle
85%
PowerBi
75%
Thinkcell / PowerPoint
95%

My Education

2018-2019

Universidad de Sevilla

Master in Business ADministration

Sevilla, Spain

2014-2018

Univerisity of Applied Sciences Utrecht

Bachelor in Business ADministration

With a specialization in international finance.

2003-2011

Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara

One-Year program as part of B.S. Degree

One-Year study program in Mexico as part of Bachelor Degree.

Let’s Connect

Thank you for visiting my personal website. I invite you to explore my background and learn more about how my skills and experience can benefit your organization. If you’re looking for a dedicated finance manager and controller who can transform financial data into strategic business insights, let’s connect. Together, we can drive your business towards greater financial success.

Feel free to reach out to me through the contact page. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and help your business achieve its financial objectives.