Carlos Santos

• Expertise in Global finance, with twenty years of experience in Multinational companies
• Experience in managing business units, focusing on results and profitability improvement.
• Proven expertise in cash flow (working capital management), cost reduction, budgeting, capital investment decisions and creation of management reports to support the top management team.
• Leader of planning process both for short and strategic long term horizon.
• Tax planning leadership - Drawback, VAT credit, Income tax and others
• Experience in strategy projects and M&A
• Proven ability to lead, form and influence cross-functional and multicultural teams even in ambiguous situations and under pressure.
• Regional experience in leading teams in several Latin America countries (Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Suriname and Jamaica)
• IFRS and USGAAP
• A team player and leader with flexible attitude and commitment.
• Experience and leadership of system implementation (Oracle and SAP)
• Brazilian Accounting certification (CRC)
• Fluent English and advanced Spanish
• Finance Director

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Married

• Cummins Brasil Ltda. (Automotive sector), 2013-01-01, Current, LATAM Finance Director, 2015-12-01, Current, Regional Controller, 2013-03-01, 2015-11-30, Manufacturing financial responsible, Leading the monthly forecast review process with the Country GM - market and finance review, Preparing the finance package with the proper variance explanations (bridges), Leading the short and long term planning process, Negotiating with the different business pairs subjects related to the Business (pricing and volume), Responsible for the internal controls in the region, Managing all financial aspects, such as accounting, tax, cash flow and related treasury activities in the LA region, Cost reduction leader / Six Sigma green belt
• CSL Behring Comércio de Produtos Farmacêuticos LTDA. (Pharma sector), 2011-01-01, 2013-02-28, Country Controller, 2011-01-01, 2013-02-28, Corporate legal representative, Implementation of policies and procedures in the areas of accounting and internal control, Preparation and presentation of management reports to support strategic decision making, IT leader - Management of SAP for local and corporate level, Supporting of pricing analysis (ANVISA/SAMMED) along with the regulatory affairs department, Local and international management of accounting (IFRS) and tax routines of the company, Managing all financial aspects, such as accounting, taxes, cash flow and related treasury activities, Responsible for the local IT structure, Responsible for local HR and for the 3rd party company (payroll processing), Management of the 3rd party logistic company, Supporting the sales strategy and monthly analysis, Lawyer firm management (contracts), Preparing and consolidating annual budget and regular monthly/quarterly forecast
• Klockner Pentaplast do Brasil Ltda. (Plastic sector), 2009-04-01, 2010-11-30, Country Controller, 2009-04-01, 2010-11-30, Corporate legal representative, Local and international management of accounting (IFRS) and tax routines of the company, Manage all financial aspects, such as accounting, taxes, cash flow and related treasury activities, Responsible for the local IT structure, Key performance indicators (KPIs) management for the local business, Lawyer firm management, Responsible for the migration of ERP software (from Totvs to SAP), Providing assistance to the plant managers regarding financial decisions, Performing of cost analysis and cost variance analysis, Preparing and consolidating annual budget/target schedules, Developing, analyzing and presentation of financial results to senior management
• Alcoa Alumínio S/A (Refining and Mining sector), 2006-03-01, 2009-04-30, Regional Financial Planning Analysis Manager (Latin America & Caribbean), 2008-01-01, 2009-12-31, Assistant Controller | Primary Metals, 2006-03-01, 2007-12-31, Providing assistance to the plant managers regarding financial decisions, Performing analysis of operations, profitability, contract, and competitive performance and trends, Performing of cost analysis and cost variance analysis, Providing prospective customer evaluation, Developing and maintaining business performance scorecard and associated metrics, Preparing and consolidating annual budget/target schedules to the LATAM region, Developing, analyzing and presentation of financial results to senior management, Preparing of long-term plans (3-year) and senior officer presentations, Preparing and consolidating of interim outlooks/forecasts, sales and marketing status reports and variance analysis, Reporting and Analysis of several performance measurements, such as: EBITDA, ROC, ATOI, Working Capital, Capital Base and Cash Flow
• Agilent Technologies Ltda (Tecnology), 2000-06-01, 2006-02-28, Financial Controller, 2004-01-01, 2006-02-28, Assistant Controller, 2002-01-01, 2004-12-31, Business Analyst, 2000-06-01, 2002-12-31, Served as primary interface to headquarters for regional financial and accounting reporting, Worked in collaboration with marketing and commercial managers to support with financial decision in overall business objectives, Secured funds to meet the company's cash flow needs and the investment of excess cash, Performed daily cash positioning, Performed daily account maintenance of all banking/financial institutions, Overall bank relationship management, Communications with Treasury and other departments on account reconciliations, settlements and reporting, Executed foreign currency exchange transactions, i.e. IC loan, Development of procedures, compliance and internal controls, Implemented and managed an outsourcing structure with third-party provider for tax, accounting and cash management, Liaised with lenders and auditors (international accounting firm and Sarbanes Oxley), Key leader into the Oracle implementation
• Techint Engenharia S/A (Civil Engineering), 1998-02-01, 2000-06-30, Accounting Analyst, 1998-02-01, 2000-06-30, Monitored the close process at unit and company levels, Reviewed and analyzed account and unit-level trial balances and prepared consolidated company trial balance, Generated and distributed of monthly system financial reports, Finalized of monthly consolidated statements, Performed the cost account project functions
• Prosegur S/A (Armored Transportation), 1997-01-01, 1998-02-28, Accounts Payable Analyst, 1997-01-01, 1998-02-28, Processed payments, either electronic or checks, Performed compliance verification/approval and quality review, Provided management reporting and audit support specific to the cash disbursements process for supplier transactions, Implemented of payment controls, Negotiated with bank and suppliers

Nationality: Brazilian

• English, Fluent
• Spanish, Fluent