Rafael C.
Controller | Country Finance Lead | Finance Director| Healthcare & MedTech | IFRS | Multinational Subsidiaries
Notable Highlight
Finance Controller with 10+ years of experience in controllership, FP&A, accounting, and financial strategy. Managed large-scale finance operations, improved controls, drove process optimization, and supported business growth.
Experience Summary
is a Finance Controller with 10+ years of experience in controllership, FP&A, accounting, compliance, and financial strategy across healthcare, energy, technology, and retail sectors in Brazil. He managed finance operations for businesses exceeding BRL 600M, with strong expertise in IFRS, Brazilian taxation, budgeting, forecasting, audits, internal controls, and ERP systems including TOTVS Protheus, Oracle NetSuite, Dynamics AX, and SAP. He demonstrated a proven track record in improving financial processes, leading teams, and supporting business growth through data-driven insights.
Key Achievements
Managed finance operations for businesses exceeding BRL 600M in revenue. Led FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis processes. Strengthened internal controls, IFRS compliance, and audit management. Improved financial processes through ERP optimization and automation. Supported profitability growth through pricing, margin, and tax strategies. Developed finance teams and drove operational improvements.
Skills
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controllership, ERP Implementation, Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting, Compliance Management, P&L Management, NetSuite, Risk Management, Cost Management
Work Experience
Controller
RB · Oct 2023 – Present
- Develop and execute annual financial plans, budgets, rolling forecasts, and monthly estimates for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
- Establish and enforce robust financial controls aligned with BR GAAP and regulations.
- Drive strategic pricing initiatives and margin analysis.
- Conduct financial performance analysis across regional operations.
- Deliver monthly business reviews, variance analysis, and executive-level reporting.
- Oversee local external and internal audits.
- Optimize working capital management.
- Foster a culture of internal controls and process excellence.
- Ensure full tax compliance with Brazilian regulations (ICMS, PIS, Cofins).
Finance Controller
CH · Jul 2020 – Oct 2023
- Ensured strict compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.
- Collaborated with HQ in developing and executing financial plans and forecasts.
- Focused on optimizing pricing strategies and profit margins.
- Analyzed performance versus forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Prepared monthly business reviews and forecast packages.
- Managed external and internal audits.
- Led working capital analysis and management.
- Ensured compliance with Government tax regulations (ICMS, PIS, Cofins).
- Reviewed financial contracts and expenditures.
- Innovated tax strategies to reduce taxation.
- Reviewed and approved annual tax returns.
Accounting Coordinator
BB · Jan 2017 – Present
- Supervised team activities, ensuring IFRS classification in reports and journal entries.
- Prepared financial statements and explanatory notes.
- Verified IRPJ and CSLL tax calculations.
- Coordinated with internal and external auditors.
- Updated Protheus system.
- Conducted team performance appraisals.
- Reviewed obligations such as ECD (Sped) and ECF.
- Supported internal and external audits.
- Compiled ECD (Sped) and ECF obligations.
Senior Accounting Analyst
BB · Oct 2014 – Jan 2017
- Supervised assistants and trainees ensuring IFRS-compliant reporting.
- Reviewed monthly reconciliations and P&L variations.
- Calculated IRPJ and CSLL (LALUR).
- Prepared financial statements.
- Supported internal and external audits.
- Compiled ECD (Sped) and ECF obligations.
Accounting Analyst
Maz. · Jan 2013 – Oct 2014
- Posted journal entries and reconciled payroll, fixed assets, loans, and interest.
- Reconciled assets and liabilities accounts.
- Ensured accuracy of P&L transactions.
Loss Prevention Analyst
CL · Mar 2009 – Oct 2012
- Analyzed monthly retail business inventories.
- Evaluated operational errors and adherence to best practices.
- Delivered weekly loss prevention presentations.