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Juliana Magalhães Vilas Boas

London,City of London

Summary

10 years' experience in Finance Planning with expertise spanning diverse sectors and company scales, from global players in food, automotive, and investment banking to startups in food distribution, recycling, education, and security. Adept in strategic and tactical planning, decisive problem-solving, and nuanced communication. Able to negotiate across hierarchical levels, with a proven ability in strategy design, team leadership, and operational enhancement. Holds a B.Sc. in Accounting and currently pursuing a MSc in Finance Management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Finance Coordinator

GABRIEL TECNOLOGIA
Brazil, Sao Paulo
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed budget, forecast, cash flow management, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), conducting seamless alignment with organisational goals
  • Coordinated the Controllership department and Treasury functions, developing financial governance, accurate reporting, and optimised cash management
  • Effectively implemented an ERP system (Omie), streamlining financial operations and enhancing overall efficiency across the organisation
  • Pioneered the development and execution of the innovative zero-based budget for the transformative year 2023 effectively minimising our cash burn from 2.3M per month to 1.5M per month
  • Led the due diligence process for a successful new investment round of 6M USD, harnessing analytical rigor to provide key insights that supported investor confidence and secured funding
  • Empowered leadership with agile and precision-guided decision-making through strategic budgeting, resulting in substantial positive impact on the company's trajectory.
  • Ensured accuracy of financial close processes by monitoring and analysing results and promptly following up on variances.

Consultant

JMVB CONSULTORIA
Brazil
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive social media strategy, impeccably combining strategic planning with creative implementation
  • Achieved a remarkable 20% surge in sales and sustained revenue growth through the strategic deployment of the social media strategy
  • Restored administrative and financial management, planning updated and monitored operations
  • Ensured efficient functioning of the company's core processes by implementing optimised administrative systems.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within target timeframes.

Trainee

GENERAL MOTORS
Brazil, Sao Caetano do Sul
12.2017 - 12.2019
  • Headed the successful implementation of a new cash flow area, performing vital finance support to the supply chain team
  • Managed a substantial monthly cash flow budget exceeding R$2 billion reais, linked with inventory management
  • Pioneered the design and execution of a workshop for the team, effectively enhancing the budgeting process
  • This achievement resulted in simplified processes, heightened accuracy in forecasting, and expedited budget closing times, leading to a remarkable reduction in forecast time from 3 weeks to just 1.5 weeks
  • Played a pivotal role in enabling the company to optimise cash flow management, thereby facilitating more informed financial decision-making.

Business Development

EZENITH EDUCATION
India, Bombaim
04.2017 - 10.2017
  • Developed new partnerships with Indian universities
  • Implemented a branch in Hyderabad city
  • Successfully established collaborations with three additional universities during this period
  • Completed the full implementation of the new branch.
  • Formulated business development strategies to expand market presence.
  • Delivered team objectives according to business development strategy.

Co-founder

RETALHAR
Brazil
08.2015 - 10.2017
  • Designed and prepared innovative financial processes, fostering streamlined operations and enhanced efficiency
  • Formulated strategic plans to guide the company's financial trajectory, aligning with future objectives
  • Restored pricing and cost analysis methodologies, pursuing well-informed decisions for upcoming projects
  • Organised the optimisation of the company's financial operations, leading to improved efficiency and heightened accuracy
  • Played a pivotal role in securing investments crucial for sustainable growth, showcasing the organisation's financial stability and future potential for success.

Education

Masters in Business with Financial Management - Business

Northumbria University
London
05.2023 -

Bachelors in Accounting - Accounting

Universidade de São Paulo
São Paulo/Brazil
02.2011 - 12.2016

CIMA Student -

Accredited accountant
São Paulo / Brazil
01.2016 -

Skills

  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Fund allocation
  • Sage accounting system
  • Expenses analysis
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Invoicing and cash collection
  • Cash flow management
  • Spreadsheet modelling
  • Financial compliance knowledge
  • Pricing and costing
  • Cost and revenue analysis
  • Accounting management
  • ERP Software knowledge
  • Engaging leadership style
  • Financial forecasting
  • Risk management
  • Financial auditing
  • Revenue generation
  • Budget development
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Corporate finance
  • Financial management
  • Excel proficiency
  • Financial planning

Websites

Languages

Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish
Intermediate in French

Timeline

Masters in Business with Financial Management - Business

Northumbria University
05.2023 -

Finance Coordinator

GABRIEL TECNOLOGIA
08.2022 - Current

Consultant

JMVB CONSULTORIA
01.2020 - 08.2022

Trainee

GENERAL MOTORS
12.2017 - 12.2019

Business Development

EZENITH EDUCATION
04.2017 - 10.2017

CIMA Student -

Accredited accountant
01.2016 -

Co-founder

RETALHAR
08.2015 - 10.2017

Bachelors in Accounting - Accounting

Universidade de São Paulo
02.2011 - 12.2016

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