09/07/2026 updated

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FP&A Manager | Finance Business Partner | Financial Planning, Forecasting & Business Performance

Sumare, Brazil
Only remote
MBA in Financial Management - Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV)
Sumare, Brazil
Only remote
MBA in Financial Management - Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV)

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About me

Senior Finance professional with 15+ years of experience in FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, Controllership and Business Performance. Experienced in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, financial analysis and performance management in complex corporate environments.

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Senior Finance professional with 15+ years of experience across FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, Controllership, financial planning and business performance management in complex corporate environments.
My core expertise includes Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, P&L management, management reporting, variance analysis, business planning and performance management. I have extensive experience translating financial and operational data into actionable insights, supporting business leaders in decision-making and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.
I have strong experience in planning and performance cycles, including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, business reviews, financial targets, scenario analysis and monitoring of actuals versus plan and forecast. I am comfortable working across Finance and business functions, challenging assumptions, explaining financial drivers and connecting financial performance with operational KPIs.
My Finance Business Partnering experience includes close interaction with senior stakeholders and business leaders, providing financial insights, supporting strategic and operational decisions, and acting as a bridge between Finance and the business.
I also have experience in Finance transformation and digitalization projects, working with enterprise systems and data-driven processes. My experience includes SAP environments, Tagetik, Salesforce and financial planning/reporting processes.
Technical skills include advanced Microsoft Excel, including financial analysis, data manipulation, Excel Pivot Tables and Excel Macros, as well as Microsoft Power BI and Tableau for data analysis, visualization and performance reporting.
I am experienced in working with large datasets, developing analytical models, preparing management reports and creating performance analyses that enable stakeholders to understand key financial drivers and business trends.
Key areas of expertise:
• FP&A and Financial Planning
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Financial Analysis and Variance Analysis
• P&L Management and Business Performance
• Management Reporting
• Business Planning and Performance Management
• Finance Business Partnering
• Financial Modeling and Scenario Analysis
• Business Analytics and Data Visualization
• Finance Transformation
• Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Tableau
• SAP and Tagetik environments
• Cross-functional stakeholder management

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2025

Languages

EnglishGoodPortugueseNative speakerSpanishGood

Project history

FP&A Manager / Finance Business Partner - Systems & Services Brazil

Schneider Electric
Strategic finance partner to the Brazil Country President, Business Unit Directors and South America Management leadership. Lead Budget, Forecast, Monthly Performance Reviews and Long-Range Planning processes. Responsible for financial performance management, profitability, cash generation and monitoring of key business performance indicators. Develop financial analyses and business scenarios to support executive decision-making. Identify risks and opportunities, leading action plans focused on margin expansion, sustainable growth and working capital optimization.

Strategic Finance & Business Advisor

NCP Business Management & Economic-Financial Consulting
Provide consulting services in finance, strategic planning and economic-financial advisory. Develop financial models, investment appraisals, business valuations and economic feasibility studies. Prepare technical reports and expert opinions related to economic and financial matters. Support business decision-making through financial and strategic analysis.

Head of Industrial and Commercial Division / Industrial Operations Director / Plant Controller and Operations Manager

Ledervin Industria e Comercio
Led revenue growth from BRL 3 million to more than BRL 16 million within three years through new product development and expansion into new markets. Led a major operational turnaround project involving business restructuring, closure of underperforming operations and strategic portfolio repositioning. Responsible for strategic planning, annual budgeting, investment analysis, cash flow management, pricing and financial and operational performance monitoring. Developed economic feasibility studies, financial models and CAPEX analyses. Implemented Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CRM and continuous improvement initiatives.

Senior Project Controller

Embraer S.A. - Savis Tecnologia
Responsible for financial control and project controlling activities for a BRL 1 billion project. Managed budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning and financial performance reporting. Developed financial projections and scenario analyses to support executive decision-making. Conducted risk assessments and financial provisions in compliance with IFRS standards. Led Business Intelligence implementation initiatives to improve financial management and project visibility.

Finance & Controllership Domain Team Leader - SAP BPS Implementation / Project Controller / Controllership Analyst

Schneider Electric
Responsible for profitability analysis and project performance management through consolidation of revenues and costs. Managed future cost provisions, Percentage of Completion revenue recognition, product profitability analysis and project P&L reporting. Led a continuous improvement initiative focused on automating budgeting processes within the ERP environment. Led the successful implementation of SAP BPS FICO, coordinating a team of four professionals. Responsible for planning, forecasting and performance reporting processes within the SAP environment.

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