As the founder of Oliveira Finance, I specialized in providing strategic advisory services to startups, helping them navigate the complexities of early-stage growth and development. My role involved offering expert guidance on business strategy, financial planning, and operational efficiency to drive successful outcomes. I assisted clients with crafting robust business models, and implementing scalable processes.

Catawiki is the most-visited curated marketplace in Europe for special objects, offering over 75,000 objects for auction each week. Catawiki's mission is to provide an exciting and seamless experience to our customers for buying and selling special, hard-to-find objects.I served as a key link between the finance team and various business units, driving financial strategy and supporting operational goals. I provided insightful financial analysis and strategic recommendations to guide decision-making and optimize performance. My role involved developing and managing budgets, forecasting financial outcomes, and analyzing variances to support business planning and growth. I collaborated closely with department heads to understand their financial needs and challenges, offering tailored solutions and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Additionally, I played a critical role in financial reporting, presenting key metrics and insights to senior management and contributing to strategic discussions.

inSided was acquired by Gainsight in 2022. InSided is a leading Customer Success Community platform uniquely designed to leverage the power of communities to drive product engagement and adoption, increase retention, and build lasting customer relationships.I played a pivotal role in overseeing Finance, HR, and Legal departments, directly reporting to the owner and CEO. I led strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring robust financial health and alignment with business goals. My responsibilities included managing budgets, optimizing financial performance, and implementing effective financial controls. I prepared and presented detailed financial reports, highlighting key metrics and insights to support executive decision-making. Actively participating in board meetings, I provided strategic input and guidance on financial and operational matters. Additionally, I managed a team of two, including an accountant and an office manager, overseeing their work and fostering professional development. Collaborating closely with the executive team, I drove business growth, enhanced operational efficiency, and supported key strategic initiatives. This role refined my leadership abilities and deepened my expertise in cross-functional management.

Nippon Seiki Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers for the Automotive Industry with an innovative product range in Driver Information Systems.Following my experience as part of the SAP Implementation team, I ventured as a System & Process Optimization Specialist, I focused on enhancing organizational efficiency by analyzing existing workflows and systems to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. I led the design, configuration, and deployment of system enhancements, ensuring alignment with business needs and smooth integration. Managed optimization projects to boost productivity and reduce costs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and communicate changes. Established metrics to track project success, monitored system performance, and made iterative improvements based on feedback and industry trends. Additionally, I created detailed documentation and reports on project outcomes, contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Reckitt Benckiser is a leading fast moving consumer goods company owning brands such as Dettol, Strepsils, Harpic, Veet, Air Wick, Calgon, Clearasil, Durex, Vanish, among others.As a Junior Business Controller, I played a crucial role in supporting the organization’s financial health and operational efficiency. Due to my performance, I was granted a spot on the SAP implementation team. My responsibilities encompassed performing detailed financial analyses, preparing accurate and timely reports, and providing actionable insights to guide business decisions. I was deeply involved in financial process improvements, contributing significantly to the SAP implementation through system configuration, functionality testing, and user training. Additionally, I maintained and updated financial databases to ensure data accuracy and integrity, and supported cross-functional collaboration to align financial planning and analysis efforts with overall business goals.

With offices in 151 countries and more than 364,000 people, PwC is among the leading professional services networks in the world. PwC helps organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.As a VAT Consultant at PwC, I provided expert advisory services on VAT-related matters, focusing on compliance and optimizing client tax strategies. My role involved delivering strategic VAT advice on transactions, restructurings, and compliance issues, analyzing client business models to identify VAT efficiencies and mitigate risks. I managed VAT compliance processes, including preparing and reviewing VAT returns to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations. Additionally, I supported clients during VAT audits by gathering documentation, responding to inquiries, and resolving issues with tax authorities. Conducting in-depth research on VAT legislation and case law allowed me to provide up-to-date advice and analyze the impact of legislative changes on client operations. This role significantly enhanced my expertise in VAT regulations, client management, and strategic advisory, contributing to effective VAT solutions and compliance for diverse clients.