Natália G.
Financial Analyst

Skills

Sql

Python

Google Cloud

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Bio

Possessing a decade of experience in multinational industries and startups within the pharmaceutical and logistics sectors, specializing in Financial Analysis and Continuous Improvement with an emphasis on cost reduction and business sustainability. Holding certification in Green Belt and a degree in Chemical Engineering from USP, responsibilities in the finance department have included analyzing and managing substantial financial transactions, conducting tax operations, and overseeing revenue and expenses. Proficiency extends to Continuous Improvement Processes, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies aimed at optimizing workflows and processes. Additionally, skilled in utilizing tools such as SQL Query, RPA, SAP, Soft Expert, JDA, Power BI, Looker, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

BI Specialist - Finance Focus
7/1/2023 - Present

Presented financial management meeting results to leadership. Executed Kaizens, identifying opportunities and deviations, and implementing improvements. Engaged in building business cases for strategic projects. Created executive presentation materials and institutional videos. Developed managerial tools to support tactical decisions across different company areas. Created interactive dashboards using Looker Data Studio, Tableau, and Appsheet for efficient tracking of strategic developments. Conducted detailed critical analyses of indicators, analyzed and monitored large datasets to identify efficiency opportunities and improvements, aiming to add value to communicated information and make it more accessible for understanding.
Business Intelligence Analyst/ Senior Finance Improvement Specialist
4/1/2020 - 4/1/2023

Developed and presented group financial performance analyses, supporting business intelligence resource development through automated reports and dashboards. Expert in financial forecasting, budgeting processes, and analyses using NPV, IRR, MIRR, payback period, internal rate of return, terminal value, and return on investment. Structured the operation's cost committee and provided external market evolution insights to inform strategic growth decisions. Constructed profit and loss statements and evaluated discrepancies related to revenue, expenses, and billing. Implemented a route consolidation project resulting in a cost reduction of $400K/month. Coordinated a team in an input reversal project and increased packages per sack, achieving a cost reduction of $260K/month.
Continuous Improvement Analyst
10/1/2017 - 3/1/2020

Developed expertise in budget construction, including the identification and analysis of monthly and quarterly trends and the development of forecasting models. Executed comprehensive reports using company financial KPIs and provided analytical support to the payments team, focusing on financial data transactions. Successfully implemented Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the client's SAP receiving system, resulting in a reduction of 300 hours per month in processing time. Led a circular economy project to revise the cardboard disposal process, achieving an annual cost avoidance of $80K. Spearheaded the implementation of a slotting tool in operations, optimizing item grouping for better location management. Directed the Big Belt project, replacing stretch film used in palletization with a reusable strap, significantly reducing input costs and enhancing sustainability.
Process Analyst
11/1/2014 - 8/1/2017

Played a key role in the Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) project, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of manufacturing operations. Focused on accurate calculation and analysis of the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) index to identify and address areas for performance improvement. Applied the Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) methodology on packaging lines to effectively eliminate waste and reduce downtime, significantly streamlining operational processes.