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▪ Coordination of the whole stage of integration of financial processes and systems (ERP).▪ Management of the financial area, including budget, controlling, treasury, planning, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations and corporate finance (2 direct reports). ▪ Preparation of the company for investment round (fundraise - F series), from the financial modeling to the road-show material construction, seeking to raise USD 100M. ▪ Development, consolidation of the budget (USD 50M) and approval with the Board of Directors, as well as budget review (forecast), monthly closing and reporting activities (actual vs budget) and KPI analysis. ▪ Leadership of the mergers and acquisition team, from the market prospection stage, target analysis, financial modeling, proposal elaboration and structuring (USD 30M), approval with the Board of Directors, due diligence process and post-acquisition integration. ▪ Structuring of the investor relations area and team, implementing reporting routines to the shareholders. ▪ Elaboration of tax studies aiming the recovery of USD 1M in taxes. ▪ Evaluation of the operational results and efficiency of the business units' performance marketing investments, suggesting improvement actions. ▪ Coordination of the whole stage of integration of financial processes and systems (ERP).

▪ Management of the financial area, including budget, controlling, treasury, planning, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations and corporate finance (2 direct reports).▪ Preparation of the company for investment round (fundraise - F series), from the financial modeling to the road-show material construction, seeking to raise USD 100M.▪ Development, consolidation of the budget (USD 50M) and approval with the Board of Directors, as well as budget review (forecast), monthly closing and reporting activities (actual vs budget) and KPI analysis.▪ Leadership of the mergers and acquisition team, from the market prospection stage, target analysis, financial modeling, proposal elaboration and structuring (USD 30M), approval with the Board of Directors, due diligence process and post-acquisition integration.▪ Structuring of the investor relations area and team, implementing reporting routines to the shareholders.▪ Elaboration of tax studies aiming the recovery of USD 1M in taxes. ▪ Evaluation of the operational results and efficiency of the business units' performance marketing investments, suggesting improvement actions.

▪ Analysis of the financial statements, of any changes in the company's investment plan, as well as the compliance of the acts of the directors in accordance with the company's bylaws.▪ Analysis of the financial statements, of any changes in the company's investment plan, as well as the compliance of the acts of the directors in accordance with the company's bylaws.Skills: Analytical Skills · Decision-Making · Management Accounting

▪ Leading an international team of 4 managers and 50 employees to manage the financial (controlling, accounting, tax, treasury, financial planning, and investment analysis) and IT functions.▪ Creation and implementation of the turnaround strategy for 36 business units in Latin America, increasing operational efficiency and GP by 10% in 15 months, without reducing staff.▪ Building a performance management area, implementing a system of KPIs, and improving the financial and operational controls of the business units. ▪ Development and consolidation of the budget (USD 250M), preparation of reviews, closing activities, reporting, analysis (KPIs, actual x budget) and recommendations for improvement (by business unit).▪ Implementation of the budget review process, identifying and reducing risks, ensuring accuracy in the projections and in the periodic closing results. ▪ Restructuring of the credit, collection, and treasury areas, recovering USD 8M and reducing the overdue accounts receivable by 30% and the average collection term by 60%.

▪ Leading team of 2 managers and 21 people to manage finance, procurement, and legal functions in the construction of the Açu Port (Iron Ore Terminal).▪ Development, consolidation, and approval of a USD 2Bi budget, plus forecasting, closing, and reporting activities, analysis (KPIs, actual, projected, and budgeted) and recommendations for improvements.▪ Implementation of successful turnaround strategy, restructuring the monthly closing process, realigning the finance team around new KPIs, reducing turnover by 95%, reporting time by 50% and overtime expenses by 80%.▪ Development of a long-term financial model aiming at raising USD 400M in funding from BNDES.▪ Leading team of 2 managers and 21 people to manage finance, procurement, and legal functions in the construction of the Açu Port (Iron Ore Terminal). ▪ Development, consolidation, and approval of a USD 2Bi budget, plus forecasting, closing, and reporting activities, analysis (KPIs, actual, projected, and budgeted) and recommendations for improvements. ▪ Implementation of successful turnaround strategy, restructuring the monthly closing process, realigning the finance team around new KPIs, reducing turnover by 95%, reporting time by 50% and overtime expenses by 80%. ▪ Development of a long-term financial model aiming at raising USD 400M in funding from BNDES.Skills: Analytical Skills · Problem Solving · Decision-Making · Management Accounting · Cost Management

Master'S Degree, Business/Managerial Economics

Bachelor'S Degree., Finance And Financial Management Servicese