Ariel Silberfeld Email and Phone Number

As a FP&A Director at Fortune, I provide strategic leadership and direction, overseeing financial performance and driving data-driven decision-making. My focus is on developing metric-driven financial models, conducting in-depth analysis, and streamlining forecasting and budgeting processes. I manage a team of four analysts, consisting of two cost analysts and two revenue analysts, ensuring cohesive and efficient financial operations.• Develop and maintain metric-driven financial models to forecast and evaluate the company's profitability and financial health.• Perform financial assessments and modeling (ROI, pricing, NPI's, new business models, etc.), risk and scenario planning, working capital, and cash optimization.• Prepare and monitor the company’s annual budget and ongoing forecast as part of strategic planning.• Work closely with the company’s external legal counsel and auditors.• Act as an advisor and focal point between global business teams and local supporting functions to drive alignment, synergies, and compliance.• Collaborate closely with the CEO, VP of Finance, and company management to support business and operational processes.• Drive process automation and enhanced reporting functionality by developing and implementing advanced tools and systems.• Implement budgeting and forecasting solutions to optimize efficiency and ensure data-driven decision-making.• Empower teams with data-driven decision-making capabilities to foster sustainable growth and profitability for Fortune.• Coordinate cross-functional projects and initiatives, leveraging team expertise to achieve strategic objectives.• Implement policies and internal controls to ensure compliance with rules and regulations within the company• Manage and mentor the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.• Oversee and manage the overall planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the company's financial performance.

As a Senior Manager of Finance Operations at Focus Textil, I was responsible for executing various strategic initiatives and managing cross-functional project teams to drive business outcomes, reporting directly to the CEO, Finance Director, and Commercial Director.Key contributions included:Driving cross-functional efforts to achieve project goals and deliver high-impact results in areas such as eCommerce, Software as a Service (SaaS) products, CRM, Brazilian GDPR, and departmental process improvement.Providing insights and corrective actions, tracking measurements, and management reporting.Leading a range of Business-Finance/FP&A activities, including planning cycles, forecasting and budgeting, portfolio analysis, resource allocation, KPIs, and performance management.Performing financial assessments and modeling (ROI, pricing, NPIs, new business models, etc.), risk and scenario planning, working capital and cash optimization, market/competitor analysis, and other ad-hoc initiatives.Partnering with department leadership to evaluate and prioritize new projects and ideas with potential for innovation and impact.Overseeing the development and implementation of new processes, including regular audits to ensure compliance and effectiveness. Implementing policies and internal controls to ensure compliance with rules and regulations within the company (i.e., HR, purchasing, accounting/reporting, etc.).Creating a multi-department forum to brainstorm and create solutions to common problems and improve operational efficiency.Providing training and support to promote the adoption of established methodologies.

At Excelia Consultoria, I served as a Financial Business Consulting Manager, providing strategic financial advice to clients and analyzing their financial data to offer recommendations for improvement. Key responsibilities included:• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication and updates• Conducting financial analysis, including ratio analysis and forecasting, to evaluate clients' financial health and identify areas for improvement.• Developing customized financial strategies, business plans and budgets, tailored to meet clients' specific needs and goals.• Communicating recommendations clearly and effectively to clients and stakeholders• Monitoring clients' financial performance, providing ongoing support and adjusting strategies as needed.• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and results.• Staying up to date with industry trends and developments to bring innovative solutions to clientsSkills:• Proficient in financial analysis and modeling• Strong communication and interpersonal skills• Ability to provide creative and effective solutions.• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills• Experience working in a team environment.• In-depth knowledge of financial and accounting principles• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel.

During my expirience at Rojemac as a Financial & Operations Manager, I was responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive business plans, tools such as budget control, risk management, and timelines to professionalize the company and drive growth. My expertise in financial analysis and reporting allowed me to monitor business performance and support the CEO to make data-driven decisions, while my project management skills enabled me to effectively manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders. I was responsible for:• Developing and implementing a comprehensive business plan to professionalize the company, including budget control, risk management, and timelines.• Develop a financial analysis and reporting department, using various tools to monitor business performance and make data-driven decisions.• Managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery and meeting business objectives.• Focusing on achieving results and successfully implementing processes and strategies to improve business performance and drive growth.As a dynamic leader, I was responsible for:• Managing, training, and mentoring of BDRs, guiding them to meet sales targets, achieve KPIs (LTV, MRR, Churn, Life Cycle), and add value to customers.• Participating in events, fairs, and forums to improve customer relationships, identify new sales opportunities, and foster an environment of trust and transparency.• Building strong interpersonal and communication skills, establishing, and maintaining positive relationships with customers, partners, and colleagues.Skills & Expertise:• Business Planning• Financial Management• Team Training and Mentoring• Customer Relationship Management• Project Management• Financial Analysis and Reporting• Risk Management• Interpersonal and Communication Skills• Sales and Customer Acquisition.

Managed financial operations for a consumer products division specializing in hairdresser supplies across China, with frequent visits to factories in Shanghai, Wenzhou, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong.Led comprehensive financial processes including monthly/quarterly closing, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning (LRP), ensuring strict adherence to reporting timelines and enhancing forecast accuracy.Oversaw global R&D labor economics, optimizing resource planning and Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) allocation in collaboration with HR and program leadership.Championed process automation and digitization initiatives, partnering with IT to streamline financial planning and reporting systems for efficient delivery of results and predictive analysis.Ensured compliance with all external and internal accounting, tax, and finance regulations through close collaboration with Global Finance, fostering transparency and accountability in forecasting and cash flow management.Managed capital expenditures and utilized financial data to provide actionable insights for real-time business decision-making.Facilitated cross-functional collaboration among corporate functions, business units, and local teams to drive alignment and synergy.Successfully led and developed a team of five finance professionals, empowering them to excel and contribute significantly to organizational success.

Financial consultant focusing on corporate restructuring services, creating andmaintaining projects of turn around companies in crisis. Responsible for data analysis, cash management, turnaround planning, financial restructuring and process improvement.Elaboration of economic-financial analyses, evaluation models and results projections, performance in controllership, financial and strategic planning of the business areas, action plans and KPI managementResponsible for client progress meetings on and off site, cost control, invoicing, Project Lifecycle etcServing clients such as HSBC, Ford, large universities and equity fundsImplementing methodologies such as Agile, Kanban, Lean, Six Sigma, among others.

Consultant in projects carried out in large companies such as the largest producer of sweets in Brazil, the largest publisher of newspapers and magazines and the third largest television network in Brazil.Projects focused on restructuring processes, increasing revenue, cutting costs or restructuring the entire operation.Using methodologies such as PDCA, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall among others

Intern at foreign trade for Latin America area

Work with Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals and Single Family Offices on Asset Allocation, Investment Strategies and Relationship Management. Responsible for reaching Assets Under Management and Revenue goalsImplemented strategic asset allocation portfolios based on the house views for different asset classes, always matching client’s expected return, risk profile, investment time horizon and liquidity needs, focusing on Offshore Investments, together with Miami and New York city Citibankbranches.