Alberto Araujo
Senior Finance Professional | Planning | FP&A | Valuation Modeling
Celina,TX
Summary
Dynamic trilingual finance professional with over 10 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, and cost optimization across diverse sectors including healthcare, oil and gas, construction, and event services. Proven ability to manage budgets exceeding $500 million while achieving cost savings of up to $19 million, along with a strong track record in investor relations and audit compliance. Expertise in cash flow forecasting, post-acquisition integration, and managing international stakeholders enhances the capacity to drive strategic financial operations. Committed to aligning financial initiatives with organizational goals to foster growth and maximize profitability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Finance Manager
New Time Detail Construction CORP
01.2025 - Current
- Oversee financial operations for a construction firm managing 8–12 active projects per month, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
- Lead a team of 2 across finance and administration, ensuring timely processing of accounts payable, receivables, and payroll.
- Implemented QuickBooks Online to streamline invoicing, vendor management, and job costing, significantly improving financial accuracy and reporting speed.
- Collaborate with project managers to analyze profitability by job, reduce billing cycle times, and improve cash flow management.
- Renegotiated vendor contracts and optimized payment scheduling, leading to a 12% reduction in average project overhead within the first two quarters.
- Developed real-time dashboard reports for ownership, increasing visibility into project financials and enabling faster decision-making.
Finance Manager
Global Veterinary Partners
09.2016 - 12.2024
- Managed financial, HR, and compliance operations for 15 veterinary hospitals, supporting $18M in annual revenue.
- Renegotiated supplier agreements, generating $3M in cost savings and securing $1M in service credits.
- Led six annual audits, improving documentation and compliance results.
- Spearheaded company growth from 1 to 15 hospitals, securing investor funding and driving 32% revenue increase.
- Secured a $5M SBA loan to finance the opening of five new locations, expanding market share.
- Implemented AVIMARK, Vetsipre, and QuickBooks Online to strengthen financial oversight.
- Addressed key challenges in cash flow and staffing by centralizing treasury forecasting and improving workforce planning.
Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Gourmet Sports Hospitality
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Delivered weekly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow) to Brazilian and German leadership.
- Developed customized reporting to align with Brazilian and German accounting standards, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Managed $50M annual budget and oversaw payments for 10 service contracts across 6 competition venues.
- Monitored metrics such as average ticket value to optimize contract performance and profitability.
- Led monthly results presentations and weekly budget discussions with German investors, supporting strategic funding decisions.
Business Development Manager, M&A
Petro Rio SA
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Led valuation of oil field acquisitions using oil price and FX modeling over 5–10 years, supported by geological reports and recovery scenarios.
- Managed post-acquisition integration, aligning operational planning and financial controls.
- Structured and executed a $77M divestment of a 19-aircraft fleet, securing a post-sale service contract and reducing asset burden.
- Led financial feasibility evaluations of key suppliers, resulting in revised procurement strategies and measurable cost savings in oil & gas operations.
Controller
Petro Rio SA
12.2010 - 06.2013
- Managed and consolidated a $500M operational budget using ERP systems for real-time allocation and forecasting.
- Reviewed and approved vendor contracts and invoices for accuracy and compliance, ensuring financial integrity and reducing discrepancies.
- Consolidated financial and operational data to support business performance analysis.
- Participated in strategic planning meetings and recommended actionable improvements that enhanced process efficiency and supported cost optimization.
- Partnered with logistics to forecast flight hours and renegotiated PBH (Power by the Hour) contracts, generating $19M in maintenance cost savings.
Education
MBA - Accounting Strategy & Taxation
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul
Brazil07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Estacio De Sa University
01-2016
Skills
Financial Planning & Analysis
Strategic Planning & Business forecasting
P&L and Balance Sheet Oversight
Financial management
Budget forecasting & Cost Optimization
Cash Flow Management
Financial Reporting & KPI management
Mergers and acquisitions
Multi-scenario Valuation Modeling
Financial modeling
Contract Negotiation
Business Expansion
Investor Reporting & Due Diligence
GAAP
Timeline
Finance Manager
New Time Detail Construction CORP
01.2025 - Current
Finance Manager
Global Veterinary Partners
09.2016 - 12.2024
Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Gourmet Sports Hospitality
09.2015 - 08.2016
Business Development Manager, M&A
Petro Rio SA
07.2013 - 08.2015
Controller
Petro Rio SA
12.2010 - 06.2013
MBA - Accounting Strategy & Taxation
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Estacio De Sa University