With over 18 years of experience in the financial area, I have gained valuable insights and skills in different industries and services, such as agribusiness, advertising, and public works. As a Financial Business Controller at Grupo TCO, I oversaw the budget, productivity, and cash flow of four public works projects, ensuring optimal performance and profitability.I excel at credit and collections management, contract negotiation, and team leadership. I have successfully reduced the average collection period and bad debts for several companies, achieving SLA targets of 98% and receiving the RCN HPO Award for best practices. I have also led two transition processes for shared service centers, designing and developing information systems and process mapping. I am passionate about making things happen, adapting to challenges, and empowering my team to deliver high-quality results.
Grupo Nfi: Nfi, Nvidros, Transconde, Nvidros, Aluclass
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Gestor Financeiro | Tesouraria | Controlo E Análise FinanceiraGrupo Nfi: Nfi, Nvidros, Transconde, Nvidros, AluclassBraga, Pt
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Financial Business ControllerGrupo Tco Jun 2022 - Dec 2023BragaControlled the activities of 4 public works, focusing on controlling budget deviations and productivity.Checked the contracts signed with suppliers and negotiated payment terms in accordance with receipts for works in progress.Managed credit and collections for the group's transport company and ensured ALUQUIP's HR process.Negotiated with the project owners measurement reports for the work carried out by our production team.Prepared monthly reporting of… Show more Controlled the activities of 4 public works, focusing on controlling budget deviations and productivity.Checked the contracts signed with suppliers and negotiated payment terms in accordance with receipts for works in progress.Managed credit and collections for the group's transport company and ensured ALUQUIP's HR process.Negotiated with the project owners measurement reports for the work carried out by our production team.Prepared monthly reporting of activities where performance and profitability problems of works were highlighted.Increased the transport company's receivables, reducing the average collection period from 100 to 85 days. Show less -
Finance Team LeadCofcointl Ii Services Portugal, Lda May 2019 - Nov 2021Leça Do BalioLed a team of 18 people in the process of transitioning financial services from Cofco Argentina to the Center of Excellence in Portugal, with documentation and process mapping.Designed and developed the information system between the 2 countries through a ticket system, Service Now.Autonomously managed the accounting team, promoting the improvement of processes and services.Process transition was successfully carried out, after 7 weeks of information collection in… Show more Led a team of 18 people in the process of transitioning financial services from Cofco Argentina to the Center of Excellence in Portugal, with documentation and process mapping.Designed and developed the information system between the 2 countries through a ticket system, Service Now.Autonomously managed the accounting team, promoting the improvement of processes and services.Process transition was successfully carried out, after 7 weeks of information collection in Argentina.Service SLA targets of 98% in accordance with the current contract in the areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Bank Reconciliation and Master Data. Show less -
Business Sales ManagerDanke Advertising S.A. May 2018 - Feb 2019BragaI drove business growth by prospecting and converting more than 30 new customers, increasing sales volume by 10%.Developed a cost control process and optimized the company's production and logistics.Responsible for production and sales projects for summer festival merchandising: Primavera Sound, Vilar de Mouros and the inauguration of Altice Fórum Braga. -
Finance ManagerEslastron Group Jun 2016 - May 2018Paços Ferreira, Porto, PortugalOrganized and implemented the supplier payments process and customer credit policy, with a turnover of 27 million euros, with only 1% uncollectible.Successfully controlled the factoring, cofirming and insurance processes of the Elastron group.Successfully ensured the transition of the Elastron Germany Manager for a period of 4 months, being posted in Germany. -
Head Of TreasuryMartins Ferreira, S.A. Sep 2014 - May 2016Braga Area, PortugalSuccessfully renegotiated payment terms with outstanding raw material suppliers.Rigorously defined treasury plan in order to meet the commitments previously made with banks and suppliers.Follow-up of the expenses and receipts of 3 offices and the head office.Effective treasury management, overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for income and… Show more Successfully renegotiated payment terms with outstanding raw material suppliers.Rigorously defined treasury plan in order to meet the commitments previously made with banks and suppliers.Follow-up of the expenses and receipts of 3 offices and the head office.Effective treasury management, overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for income and expenses. Show less -
Billing CoordinatorThe Linde Group Jan 2013 - Sep 2014Madrid E Região, EspanhaLed the transition of billing services for Linde Spain to the Porto Service Centre, after 8 months of process learning, documentation and implementation of process improvements.Supported and management team of 15 in daily tasks so that all service KPIs and SLAs were achieved.Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to set dates. -
Credit Controller And CollectionsMartins Ferreira S.A. Feb 2009 - Jan 2013Braga Area, PortugalImproved the credit management and attribution procedure, with a reduction in the average receivables period from 110 to 95 days, with a turnover of 17 million euros.Fully applied credit insurance policy management, with control against possible bad debts.Contacted customers by telephone or in person to collect financial information and collections.Evaluated credit reports to discover problems and develop strategies to consolidate and reduce customer indebtedness. -
Accounts Receivable AnalystIbm May 2006 - Jan 2009Braga E Região, PortugalIntegrated in the transition team of accounting processes in the transition project of Unilever Portugal to IBM, as analyst.Client portfolio management with a volume of 30M Euro, managing client accounts and handling price and quantity claims for Unilever Foods Spain.Reconciliation of client accounts and verification of payments and resolution of variancies. -
Marketing Assistant - Internship CourseCaetano Auto Minho Mar 2005 - Sep 2005Braga E Redondezas, PortugalParticipation in the launch of Toyota Aygo and tasks inherent to the department, within the scope of the internship, with a focus on maximum customer satisfaction Toyota.
Rui Couto Education Details
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Gestão De Empresas -
Administración De Empresas
Frequently Asked Questions about Rui Couto
What company does Rui Couto work for?
Rui Couto works for Grupo Nfi: Nfi, Nvidros, Transconde, Nvidros, Aluclass
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Rui Couto's current role is Gestor Financeiro | Tesouraria | Controlo e Análise Financeira.
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Rui Couto attended Universidade Do Minho, Universidade De Vigo.
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