Rodrigo Escobar Nunes
CFO
Naperville,IL
Summary
Accomplished and decisive Chief Financial Officer with extensive expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Change Management, Business Processes, and Project Management. Proven track record of driving growth and profitability through data-driven decision-making and strategic planning. Adept at problem-solving, strategic business planning, and effective communication, with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and project management.
Recognized for exceptional leadership in transforming operations, enhancing financial performance, and fostering collaborative work environments. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic business plans, improve operational efficiencies, and build strong stakeholder relationships. Pragmatic professional with a relentless work ethic, committed to leading and developing talented, motivated teams to achieve organizational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
CFO North America
Nordex Group
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Led the final transition from the legacy JDE system to SAP
- Working closely with the Corporate costing and FP&A functions, led the development and implementation of a standardized project pricing model
- Implemented AR overdue controls that managed to reduce outstanding collections by 85% over the course of a year, while reducing AP backlog of invoices by 50% with a significant impact on payment delays.
- Led budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
CFO Brazil
Nordex Group
São Paulo, Brasil
05.2014 - 10.2022
- Completed several initiatives that delivered tangible benefits and change; redesigned and enhanced key business processes directly improving financial performance and overall business operations; developed a user-friendly system to help the team better manage information and integrated ERP with tax software to secure and streamline operations
- Obtained optimum results after building and reorganizing ERP system; significantly improved account reconciliation process, filed tax returns, and planned a new method for cash management to improve standards
- Facilitated the management in India, stabilizing and improving manufacturing processes in ERP in collaboration with Spain's HQ; played integral role in restructuring and focused on pricing, planning, and controlling, which enhanced quality levels and productivity
- Managed accounting, tax, treasury, administration and controlling and worked with external agents including clients, banks and BNDE; met monthly deadlines, budgets and business plan goals; coordinated cash management, and handled the merger with Nordex in 2016.
- Enhanced cash flow management through the development of robust forecasting models, ensuring optimal liquidity for business operations.
Finance Director
Engineering S.A., Hill International
São Paulo, Brasil
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Drove performance management strategies; held responsible for overall financial consolidation areas between Rio and Sao Paulo offices; fostered total process redesign resulting in increased resources and optimized performance
- Provided leadership and direction on all monthly closings, and handled consolidation, reporting and budget tracking; supplied comprehensive consultative support in the way of a matrix report that included both Spain and the USA
- Pioneered the Financial Planning and Analysis FP&A for the company, developing the processes from scratch and implemented full controls to plan and price new projects utilizing a finance, KPI, and results oriented approach
- Implemented SOX compliance, passing the audit on the first attempt; successfully revamped the ERP systems to extract data to further the planning and controlling functions.
Finance Director
Georadar Levantamentos Geofisicos
Belo Horizonte, Brasil
10.2009 - 07.2011
- Improved project processes and implemented plans; oversaw corporate restructuring in various areas including debt negotiations, and development of ERP and controlling systems, resulting in high profits for the company
- Enhanced operations in several departments including IT, HR, Finance and Accounting; led team of 5 managers and 40 direct and indirect employees.
Controller
Vallourec & Mannesmann do Brasil
Belo Horizonte, Brasil
12.2007 - 10.2009
- Worked alongside Controlling Superintendent to monitor cost control programs of steel, mining and forest units; managed $900M in costs while ensuring highest levels of operational efficiencies
- Produced robust and insightful reports to determine current and future financial & business development needs; provided benchmark analysis, and guided local controllers for each plant; cultivated relationships and gained a reputation as a trustworthy financial expert.
Education
Management Development Program -
University of San Francisco, School of Business & Management
San Francisco, CA 05.2003 - 05.2003
MBA - Finance
IBMEC
Rio De Janeiro, Brasil 03.1997 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Aeronáutica (ITA)
São José Dos Campos, Brasil 01.1990 - 12.1994
Skills
International experience
FP&A Expertise
Budget Management
Strategic financial planning
ERP System Implementation & Financial Process Improvement
Risk Management Proficiency
Cash Flow Management
Tax Planning and Strategy
Change Management Expertise
Performance metrics analysis
Certification
Certified Associated Business Manager, CABM, 2004
Timeline
CFO North America
Nordex Group
10.2022 - Current
CFO Brazil
Nordex Group
05.2014 - 10.2022
Finance Director
Engineering S.A., Hill International
08.2011 - 05.2014
Finance Director
Georadar Levantamentos Geofisicos
10.2009 - 07.2011
Controller
Vallourec & Mannesmann do Brasil
12.2007 - 10.2009
Management Development Program -
University of San Francisco, School of Business & Management
05.2003 - 05.2003
MBA - Finance
IBMEC
03.1997 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Aeronáutica (ITA)
01.1990 - 12.1994