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Fabiana Levanteze Toni

Palatine,IL

Summary

Results-driven financial professional with over 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, including a successful track record in business growth, cost reduction, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Known for delivering measurable outcomes while maintaining a collaborative environment. Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Concur), advanced Excel, and Power BI for data analysis and reporting. After taking a career break to focus on personal development, I am now eager to return to the financial industry, bringing fresh perspectives, renewed energy, and a commitment to achieving operational excellence and business success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Holy Family Catholic School
Inverness, Illinois, United States
09.2023 - Current

Provide support to the teacher, manage classroom behavior, and reinforce lessons. Provide personalized assistance to students, focusing on one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction.

  • Assist in creating a positive, safe, and organized learning environment.
  • Work directly with students to help them understand and apply lesson material.

Career Break

Full-Time Parenting
Campinas, São Paulo/Brazil
07.2017 - 09.2023

Took a planned career break to raise my daughter. During this period, I enhanced key transferable skills such as emotional intelligence, time management, adaptability, and strategic problem-solving. I kept up with industry trends and am now eager to return to the workforce with a renewed perspective and skill set.

Financial Planning Analyst

PPG Brasil
Sumaré
08.2014 - 05.2017

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support data analysis, financial reporting, and strategic planning.

  • Provided key support in P&L analysis, sales reports, pricing, profitability, costs, and ad hoc analysis.
  • Led the Oracle sales module project, optimizing processes and improving reporting efficiency, reducing working hours by 40%.
  • Created and implemented dashboards for daily sales and profitability analysis, which were adopted by 7 business units and improved business performance by 15%.
  • Supported forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

Customer Service Representative

PPG Brasil
Sumaré, São Paulo, Brazil
09.2013 - 07.2014

Managed customer inquiries regarding products, services, and billing. Worked closely with the customer service team to resolve issues promptly.

  • Increased customer satisfaction by 40% through effective problem-solving and clear communication.
  • Managed returns and unsold items, collaborating with the Quality team, which led to a 25% reduction in product losses.
  • Proactively addressed customer concerns, resulting in a 30% increase in customer retention rates.

Financial Analyst

PPG Brasil
Sumaré, São Paulo, Brazil
07.2011 - 09.2013

Responsible for managing accounts payable, cash flow, and P&L analysis, ensuring accuracy in all financial processes.

  • Led the successful implementation of Concur, a software for expense approvals and travel advances, reducing processing time by 60%.
  • Optimized leasing processes, leading to a 90% time savings and significant cost reductions.
  • Worked with senior management to streamline financial policies and expense reports, leading to a $400K reduction in annual expenses.

Financial Controller

TIGER Drylac Italia s.r.l.
Itupeva
01.2010 - 03.2011

Led the FP&A process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze financial outcomes and identify areas for improvement.

  • Created management reports and KPIs to support decision-making, reducing report preparation time by 25%.
  • Conducted daily sales profitability analysis and supported sales budgeting and forecasting, contributing to a 12% increase in profitability.
  • Managed cash flow projections, bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and commission calculations, improving cash flow management by 30%.

Financial Analyst

White Martins
Campinas
05.2007 - 10.2008

Worked on the sales budget and forecasting process, providing insights to improve regional financial performance.

  • Led sales and profitability improvements, resulting in a 60% reduction in DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
  • Managed promotional contracts and supported the sales team, resulting in a 25% increase in the client base.
  • Conducted ROI analysis, improving profitability per contract by 20%.

Education

ESL - Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Harper College
02.2024

Emotional Intelligence

Febracis Coaching
03.2019

ESL - Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

ILAC
10.2014

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA -

Universidade Paulista
01.2009

Skills

  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
  • Process Optimization & Automation
  • Advanced Excel & Data Visualization (Power BI)
  • Cross‑functional Stakeholder Communication
  • Customer‑Focused Problem Solving
  • ERP Expertise (Oracle, SAP, Concur)
  • Cost‑Reduction & Profit‑Improvement Initiatives

Accomplishments

  • Cost Reduction & Efficiency:
    Implemented Concur, reducing expense approval processing time by 60% and saving 80% in time and resources. Collaborated with the Quality team and managed product returns, resulting in a 25% reduction in losses from unsold products.
  • Process Optimization:
    Led the implementation of Oracle sales module in 6 business units, reducing working hours by 40% and improving report accuracy. Streamlined financial processes, improving the speed and accuracy of financial reporting, reducing time spent on manual tasks by 30%.
  • Financial Performance Improvement:
    Created sales and profitability dashboards, adopted by 7 business units, leading to a 15% improvement in business performance. Supported a $400K reduction in annual expenses by streamlining financial policies and automating expense reports.
  • Enhanced Communication & Collaboration:
    Increased customer satisfaction by 40% by resolving billing, service, and delivery issues through direct collaboration with customer service teams. Improved customer retention by 30% by proactively addressing concerns and exceeding customer expectations.

Languages

Fluent: Portuguese
Intermediate: Spanish
Intermediate: English

Interests

Playing tennis, running, working out, cycling, reading personal development books, parenting courses, child education, spending time with family

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Holy Family Catholic School
09.2023 - Current

Career Break

Full-Time Parenting
07.2017 - 09.2023

Financial Planning Analyst

PPG Brasil
08.2014 - 05.2017

Customer Service Representative

PPG Brasil
09.2013 - 07.2014

Financial Analyst

PPG Brasil
07.2011 - 09.2013

Financial Controller

TIGER Drylac Italia s.r.l.
01.2010 - 03.2011

Financial Analyst

White Martins
05.2007 - 10.2008

Emotional Intelligence

Febracis Coaching

ESL - Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

ILAC

ESL - Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Harper College

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA -

Universidade Paulista
Fabiana Levanteze Toni