Sara MacHado

Sara Machado is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in program finance and project management across various organizations. As the Director of Program Finance at CGIAR since March 2023, and a Senior Manager at CIMMYT since June 2019, Machado has demonstrated expertise in budget planning and compliance. Previous roles at the International Potato Center and Conservation International involved significant responsibilities in managing financial systems and ensuring donor compliance. With foundational experience at Oxfam in regional finance management and KPMG as an audit assistant, Machado possesses a robust understanding of financial operations across diverse sectors. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and a degree in Accounting from Universidad de Piura.