Lenora Lopez, MBA

HR Planning and Cost Control Manager @ Enel North America

About

Finance professional specializing in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), strategic budgeting, and workforce cost management, with experience supporting senior leadership in large international organizations. Throughout my career, I have led financial planning initiatives, including budgeting cycles, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and financial reporting. I work closely with HR and operational leaders to support workforce planning, optimize personnel costs, and improve financial visibility for decision making. I am known for being a hands-on and collaborative professional who enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams to translate complex financial data into clear insights that support strategy and operational performance. Having worked in international environments, I bring a global perspective and strong communication skills. I am fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, which allows me to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Country

United States

City

Atlanta

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Skill

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Management, Worforce planning, Strategic Human Resource Planning, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Financial Analysis, Teamwork

Experience

HR Planning and Cost Control Manager

Enel North America

2024-7 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Led financial planning in personnel and external workforce costs across North America. Directed annual budgeting and rolling forecasts aligned with corporate strategy. Partnered with HR and executive leadership to support workforce planning, hiring strategies, and cost optimization initiatives. Managed payroll‑related financial reporting, accruals, and monthly close activities in collaboration with corporate finance.

Cost Controller

Enel North America

2022-8 - 2024-8 · 2 yrs 1 mo

United States

Managed financial planning and monitoring CAPEX portfolio across solar and wind construction projects. Partnered with engineering and project teams to track budgets, forecasts, and financial risks throughout project lifecycle.

Planning Control Specialist

Enel Green Power

2018-4 - 2022-4 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Managed planning and financial monitoring for CAPEX and OPEX supporting renewable energy operations. Delivered financial performance analysis and operational insights supporting strategic decisions. Developed financial reporting and operational analysis for leadership visibility. Led cross‑functional initiatives identifying operational improvements and efficiency opportunities.

HR Planning Specialist

Enel Green Power

2016-7 - 2018-4 · 1 yr 10 mos

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Developed annual HR budgets and workforce forecasts aligned with company growth strategy. Conducted financial analysis of outsourced workforce costs and vendor structures. Supported organizational workforce planning through financial modeling and scenario analysis. Managed HR‑related financial processes including vendor payments and budget compliance.

Financial Specialist

2012-10 - 2016-7 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Led development of monthly executive performance reporting analyzing key business drivers. Directed short‑ and long‑term P&L forecasting processes and financial assumptions. Identified cost optimization opportunities across corporate and operational structures. Provided leadership with financial insights and strategic recommendations to improve performance.