Leandro Lopes

Head of Finance And Administration at Centro de Tecnologias Smart - CTSMART
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BR
Languages
  • Inglês Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Espanhol Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Data-Driven: Análise Financeira Tecnológica
    University of Chicago
  • Management Skills Development Programme
    Wilhelmsen group
  • Maritime Industry Programme
    Wilhelmsen group

Experience

    • Brazil
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Finance And Administration
      • Feb 2022 - Present

      Make sound investment decisions to increase performance of projects; Monitor the performance of investments in the projects; Analyze trends to reduce financial risks associated with making investment or spending decisions; Plan for cash spends on different projects and manage the cash flows.Create company policies for great financial health; Have a strong understanding of fiscal policy and investment regulations; Comply with all company policies; Create presentations for General MeetingsCreate usable budgets for the business, including evaluating the needs of each project in the long term; Offer advice to the President and Directors of CTSmart regarding spending and budget questions; Overseeing the budget and compare with realized expenses.

    • United Kingdom
    • Maritime Transportation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Finance Controller
      • Jan 2018 - Jul 2021

      • Manage outsourced accounting service & ensure accurate recording of business transactions in local & group ERP systems• Ensure compliance with all local laws, regulations & tax compliance requirements • Accurate forecasts for the region & plans in conjunction with other business functions to deliver sales, EBITDA & cash generation targets• Review and understand forecasts – including highlighting of risks and opportunities• Operational & financial support to Local General Manager, Brazil, FD Americas and VP, Americas• Achieve and maintain optimal Working Capital levels and achieve targets for reduction as agreed with Regional & Group Finance• Ensure compliance with group policies & procedures, including adherence to group DLAs• AP and AR management of the local P&L • Management of the local accounting team• Delivery monthly and year end group reporting within deadlines• Overall responsibility for cash forecasting & management within region • Development of policies & procedures to control and report financials• Assist local General Manager and be jointly responsible for all HR matters • Review and approve payroll reports & payments

    • United Kingdom
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Finance Manager Brazil
      • Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

      Manage a team of 16 people encompassing Finance, Accounting and Administrative Deparments, and outsourced staff and legal department.Responsible for ensure compliant accounting and financial services, and protect the financial integrity of the company in Brazil.Actively report, intervene and correct any possible financial practice that is not in accordance with Country laws and /or company guidelines.Mitigate the exposures in front of Brazilian Tax Authorities.Achieve high level of excellence in Corporate Governance.

    • Finance Manager Brazil
      • Feb 2011 - Oct 2016

      Wilhelmsen Ships Service is the world's leading maritime services provider, with the capacity to service 2 200 ports in 125 countries. Its focus is to deliver improved vessel operating efficiency to the merchant fleet. In 2015 Wilhelmsen Ships Service made 214 000 product deliveries to 23 000 vessels and handled 54 000 port calls.Responsible for ensure professional accounting and financial services, and protect the financial integrity for all WSS entities.Reports administratively and functionally to the Region Finance Director, and also assist and attend the Area Director regarding projections, reports and P&L related matters.Assist the Finance Director in various financial based projects for the region including financial reporting duties and in ensuring that the regional financial strategy is aligned with corporate financial policies as described in GIMS and the business strategy.• Assist Finance Managers and quality assure the reporting.• Train and develop competency of finance teams in Latin America.• Initiate and carry out financial based projects • Initiate and follow up claims & outstandings• Financial reporting according to group accounting principles • Financial reporting according to local statutory laws and regulations • Provide relevant, timely and accurate information • Monitor and follow up financial performances • Identify and analyze deviations against budgets/targets/forecasts, last period & average• Facilitate cross-functional cooperation

    • Brazil
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Gerente Financeiro Administrativo
      • Jun 2006 - Feb 2011

      Company founded over 25 years, with branch offices in Brazil, an U.S. subsidiary,500 employees and gross income of $ 36 million in 2010.Position - Finance and Administrative ManagerResponsible for manage a team of 16 employees. Reporting to the CFO supporting thedirectors with financial reports and statements; management of all routines related toadministrative, financial, accounting and treasury activities; negotiation with suppliers andbanks; monitoring internal and external audits.

    • Gerente da Contabilidade
      • Apr 2004 - Jun 2006

      Spanish Tourism Agency, founded over 90 years, with gross income in Brazil of U$30 million in 2005.Position ­ Accounting ManagerResponsible for manage a team of 9 employees. Coordinated the implantation andintegration of accounting, financial and sales systems; provided support to the Boardthrough strategic planning, financial and accounting reports and to Controllers in theorganization of administrative and financial departments. Spanish Tourism Agency, founded over 90 years, with gross income in Brazil of U$30 million in 2005.Position ­ Accounting ManagerResponsible for manage a team of 9 employees. Coordinated the implantation andintegration of accounting, financial and sales systems; provided support to the Boardthrough strategic planning, financial and accounting reports and to Controllers in theorganization of administrative and financial departments.

    • Gerente Administrativo e Financeiro
      • Nov 2002 - Mar 2004

      Travel Agency with gross income of $ 24 million in 2003.Position - Administrative and Financial ManagerResponsible for manage a team of 14 employees. Provided support to Management instrategic planning, budget development and monitoring reports; responsible for relationshipwith the market; procedures implementation; management of all routines related toadministrative and financial activities. Travel Agency with gross income of $ 24 million in 2003.Position - Administrative and Financial ManagerResponsible for manage a team of 14 employees. Provided support to Management instrategic planning, budget development and monitoring reports; responsible for relationshipwith the market; procedures implementation; management of all routines related toadministrative and financial activities.

    • Finance and Administrative Supervisor
      • Mar 2002 - Oct 2002

      Company with gross revenues of $ 38 million in 2002.Position - Finance and Administrative SupervisorResponsible for supervise a team of 7 employees. Provide support to Management andDirectors through budget development and management reports; cash flow managementincluding forecasts and imports/exports conversions; relationship with banks and suppliers;responsible for all administrative and financial activities. Company with gross revenues of $ 38 million in 2002.Position - Finance and Administrative SupervisorResponsible for supervise a team of 7 employees. Provide support to Management andDirectors through budget development and management reports; cash flow managementincluding forecasts and imports/exports conversions; relationship with banks and suppliers;responsible for all administrative and financial activities.

    • Accounting Analyst
      • May 1999 - Mar 2002

      MajorCanadian airline among the largest ones in the world. Branch offices; Responsible for supervise a team of 3 employees. Responsible for the accounts receivableand invoicing departments; provided reports to headquarters; management of tradeagreements in billing system, cash flow, bank reconciliation and other financial matters;represented the company in external meetings in Canada and USA. MajorCanadian airline among the largest ones in the world. Branch offices; Responsible for supervise a team of 3 employees. Responsible for the accounts receivableand invoicing departments; provided reports to headquarters; management of tradeagreements in billing system, cash flow, bank reconciliation and other financial matters;represented the company in external meetings in Canada and USA.

    • Financial Assistant
      • Jan 1995 - May 1999

      Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation and supplierselection.Projects Realized- Implementation of the financial/accounting system at Amadeus Viagens Ltd.- Participation in implementation of procedures to reduce control costs and increaseefficiency of accounts receivable, as well as software development to support the "backoffice" activities at Air Canada.- Change the Head Office of Alitalia from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo. Standardization ofadministrative procedures throughout Brazil, training and supporting the new finance teamat Alitalia.- Establishment of new administrative/financial procedures and renewal of theorganizational culture at Gap One Travel.- Adaptation of IFRS and SPED to meet external audit and legal requirements at Modulo.

Education

  • Fundação Getúlio Vargas
    Especialização, Gestão Empresarial
    2009 - 2011
  • Universidade de São Paulo
    Bacharel, Ciências Contábeis
    1997 - 2002
  • São Vicente de Paulo
    2º Grau
    1987 - 1990

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