Filipe Kapper
Round Rock,United States
Summary
With over 17 years of experience in accounting and finance, I possess extensive knowledge in areas such as accounting, financial and credit analysis, forecasting, and business process improvement. My expertise also extends to senior leadership and project management, successfully overseeing numerous initiatives. Proficient in Oracle, Hyperion, SAP, Microsoft Office, and other systems, I am well-equipped to handle complex financial tasks. Furthermore, my fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese enables effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics & Fulfillment Finance Senior Manager
Dell Technologies
01.2022 - Current
- Lead of North America, Latin America and Global ARB Logistics and Fulfillment and Global Trade Compliance finance team, managing a diverse team across different countries
- Responsible to manage +$1B logistics and duties spend annually including all financial deliverables (annual plan, outlooks review, monthly close)
- Logistics operations business partner for costing model and business enablement strategies
Program Manager
Dell Technologies
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Program Manager in Operations Finance Org responsible for co-lead Unified Inventory Program along with IT, Operations and leadership team
- Involve in escalations during UAT and deployment while working on change management/Change requests, ensuring Finance requests are evaluated and delivered
- Prism reporting lead ensuring milestones are met in terms of Finance requirements submission
- The focal point in the team to align with the SC enablement team on other programs including APEX, One Finance, and Digital Inventory
Senior Finance Manager
Dell Computadores do Brasil
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Lead Latina America Cash Application Team, organization with over 20 heads across multiple countries including staffing management, career development/planning, performance and pay planning discussions of team members
- +$4B Cash Management including executive reviews with regional and global leaders
- Customer Finance Services (CFS) Transformation Lead for Latam, including Finance of the Future initiatives
E&O Finance Controller
Dell Computadores do Brasil
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Finance controller in relation to Excess & Obsolete (E&O) for Client & Server business by managing budget and driving savings
- Product transition E&O risk assessment and inventory aging monitoring collaborating with multiple areas including demand planning, procurement, inventory management, and Product Group
- Key Controls lead - define processes and procedures, assuring financial statements accuracy, working with Accounting and FP&A
- Processes and procedures improvement lead as part of the CFO Organization of the Future initiative
ODM and Backlog Finance Controller
Dell Inc.
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Global ODM +$150M spend Control, driving savings and improving outlook accuracy collaborating with Procurement and Supply Chain operations
- Global backlog outlook and reporting process for Dell Technologies working with multiple areas including Supply chain, demand planning, Manufacturing Operations and FP&A
- Chief of Staff of the Global Supply Chain Finance Vice President
Server Finance Controller
Dell Computadores do Brasil
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Finance support to Marketing and Engineering areas for Server racks portfolio globally
- Support on Server Operations OpEx (Operations expenses) management, including forecast/outlook cycles, closes, reporting and controls
- Support Server Business Transformation (SBT) Workstreams as part of the Finance Core Team
- Support Cost of Dissatisfaction activities for Server business, including forecast/outlook/close reviews and actions to mitigate risks
Finance Manager
Dell Computadores do Brasil
05.2014 - 03.2017
- Lead Credit, Cash Application and Fraud Prevention teams in Brazil - Organization with +30 Headcounts – including hiring and staffing management and responsible for career development/planning, performance and pay planning discussions of team members
- Responsible for portfolio credit assessment to enable business growth, working as a Business Partner as well as minimizing P&L impact
- Lead meetings with Finance & Business Leaders to provide visibility of Credit Portfolio, Cash Application metrics and Fraud Prevention results
- Develop and Support projects and initiatives to improve process to meet key business needs and enhance productivity
Credit Team Lead and Program Manager
Dell Computadores do Brasil
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Coordinate Credit Team in Brazil including support Team routines as well as process & procedures improvements
- Credit Insurance Policy Management serving as a liaison to other departments and outside credit agencies
- Indirect Business Credit Management: support growth through credit capacity analysis providing visibility to Senior Leadership and support new financing alternatives
- Support Lead Time Process improvement from a finance perspective through tools and processes optimization
Financial Analysis Advisor
Dell Computadores do Brasil
03.2012 - 12.2013
- Manage Brazil Commercial Sales operating expenses reporting to Brazil Finance Director/Executive Director
- Financial support to all operational expenses for 3 General Manager - organization with more than 650 headcounts
- Financial Planning and Analysis including forecast/outlook cycles, close packages, operational expenses/headcount reporting and control, expense reductions initiatives
- Latin America Retail business: concessions and rebates finance controller
Revenue Accounting Senior Analyst
Dell Computadores do Brasil
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Accounting Close: Monthly Financial Review (MFR) Revenue Analysis
- Coordinate PWC external audit
- Accounts Receivable Process: responsible for reconciling and analyze accounts receivable
- Financial Instruments & Reconcile and Recognize Hedge contracts
Accounting Analyst
Dell Computadores do Brasil
09.2008 - 03.2011
- Support Marcom (Marketing and Communication Expenses) and Vendor Funding accounting activities in a coordination with Marketing and FP&A Teams
- Support Fixed Assets activities including reconcile, analyze and recognize Fixed Assets according to BR GAAP and US GAAP
- Support internal and external audits
Internship Program
Dell Computadores do Brasil
02.2008 - 09.2008
- Intercompany Process: responsible to reconcile, analyse and recognize Intercompany activities between Dell Brazil and other Dell Legal Entities
- Support Journal Entries and Accounting Reconciliations controls, submissions and approvals according to Corporate Journal Entry & Reconciliation Policy
- Support internal and external audits
Education
MBA - International Executive MBA focused on Leadership, Strategy and Innovation
Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM) & EADA Business School Barcelona
Brazil01.2016
Bachelor Degree - Accounting And Finance
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil08.2011
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data-driven decision-making
- Talent Development
- Influencing and negotiating
- Process Improvement
- Problem-Solving
- Financial Management
- Cost Control
References
Available on request
Personal Information
Nationality: Brazilian
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Logistics & Fulfillment Finance Senior Manager
Dell Technologies
01.2022 - Current
Program Manager
Dell Technologies
06.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Finance Manager
Dell Computadores do Brasil
03.2020 - 05.2021
E&O Finance Controller
Dell Computadores do Brasil
03.2019 - 03.2020
ODM and Backlog Finance Controller
Dell Inc.
04.2018 - 03.2019
Server Finance Controller
Dell Computadores do Brasil
04.2017 - 03.2018
Finance Manager
Dell Computadores do Brasil
05.2014 - 03.2017
Credit Team Lead and Program Manager
Dell Computadores do Brasil
01.2014 - 05.2015
Financial Analysis Advisor
Dell Computadores do Brasil
03.2012 - 12.2013
Revenue Accounting Senior Analyst
Dell Computadores do Brasil
03.2011 - 03.2012
Accounting Analyst
Dell Computadores do Brasil
09.2008 - 03.2011
Internship Program
Dell Computadores do Brasil
02.2008 - 09.2008
MBA - International Executive MBA focused on Leadership, Strategy and Innovation
Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM) & EADA Business School Barcelona
Bachelor Degree - Accounting And Finance
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
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