Evaldo Amaral
@evaldoamaral
Strategic finance leader with 15+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic finance leader with over 15 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and variance analysis. My career has been marked by a proven ability to deliver financial close processes and produce accurate monthly financial reports while partnering with executive leadership to provide actionable insights. I excel in managing cross-functional partnerships and driving process improvements, ensuring that financial strategies align with organizational goals.
Throughout my career, I have developed driver-based financial models that have led to significant cost reductions and improved forecast accuracy. My experience spans various industries, including technology and consumer goods, where I have successfully managed large-scale financial operations and supported key decision-making processes. I am also skilled in mentoring finance teams and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior FP&A
PURE Storage
Aug 2023 - Nov 2023 (3 months)
Developed driver-based financial models for CAPEX investments, achieving a 10% reduction in NPI program costs. Partnered with engineering teams to align financial planning with CAPEX goals, providing financial guidance for $250M+ Global R&D investments and improving forecast accuracy by 15%.
Senior FP&A
PURE Storage
Aug 2023 - Oct 2023 (2 months)
Developed driver-based financial models for CAPEX investments, achieving a 10% reduction in NPI program costs. Partnered with engineering teams to align financial planning with CAPEX goals and provided financial guidance for $250M+ Global R&D investments.
BU Senior FP&A
VMware/Broadcom
Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 (7 months)
Streamlined financial reporting, reducing consolidation time by 30%. Integrated FP&A processes during VMware’s M&A transition to Broadcom and led supply chain optimization initiatives, achieving $10M YoY savings.
BU Senior FP&A
VMware/Broadcom
Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 (7 months)
Streamlined financial reporting, reducing consolidation time by 30% and enhancing accuracy during VMware’s M&A transition to Broadcom. Led supply chain optimization initiatives, achieving $10M YoY savings and improving profitability through actionable recommendations.
Regulatory and Clinical Finance Senior FP&A / Program Manager
Juul Labs
Sep 2019 - Aug 2023 (3 years 11 months)
Managed FP&A for the Regulatory & Clinical Operations division, achieving a $100M OPEX reduction through cost-saving initiatives. Enhanced forecast accuracy and reduced variance significantly.
Regulatory and Clinical Finance Senior FP&A
Juul Labs
Sep 2019 - Aug 2023 (3 years 11 months)
Managed FP&A for the Regulatory & Clinical Operations division, achieving a $100M OPEX reduction through cost-saving initiatives. Partnered with leadership to align financial goals with operational needs, enhancing forecast accuracy and reducing variance significantly.
Finance Manager, Reality Labs Operations
Meta
Jan 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Directed FP&A activities for Reality Labs, developing P&L models and achieving $3M in CAPEX savings. Collaborated with teams to optimize investments and enhance operational efficiency.
Finance Manager
Meta
Jan 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Directed FP&A activities for Reality Labs, developing product-level P&L models and achieving $3M in CAPEX savings. Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining financial close processes and ensuring SOX compliance.
Corporate FP&A Manager
GoPro
Apr 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 8 months)
Built financial models for G&A and cash flow forecasting, maintaining <1% variance. Supported procurement activities and enhanced financial planning for NPI product development, aligning financial goals with profitability targets.
Corporate FP&A Manager & Sr Manager, Strategy, Processes and Analytics
GoPro
Apr 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 8 months)
Built financial models for G&A and cash flow forecasting, maintaining low variance. Enhanced financial planning for NPI product development through integrated tools for vendor and headcount tracking.
Finance Manager FP&A NPI R&D
Amazon
Jan 2012 - Mar 2016 (4 years 2 months)
Led FP&A for Amazon LAB 126’s NPI R&D initiatives, managing budgets and optimizing investments for NPI Portfolio, achieving significant savings. Developed collaborative management processes for financial accuracy.
Finance Manager FP&A NPI R&D
Amazon
Jan 2012 - Mar 2016 (4 years 2 months)
Led FP&A for Amazon LAB 126’s NPI R&D initiatives, managing OPEX and CAPEX budgets. Partnered with engineering and supply chain to optimize investments, achieving 20% YoY savings.
FP&A Manager
Motorola Solutions
Jan 2000 - Jan 2012 (12 years)
Managed FP&A and accounting for mobile devices, overseeing financial analysis and supply chain revenue. Recruited by Amazon for further opportunities.
FP&A Manager
Motorola Solutions
Jan 2000 - Jan 2012 (12 years)
Managed FP&A and accounting for mobile devices, overseeing NPI and supply chain revenue. Recruited by Amazon for demonstrated expertise in financial analysis and management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Florida Atlantic University
Accounting Coursework, Accounting
2005 - 2007
Completed accounting coursework as part of CPA preparation, focusing on essential accounting principles and practices.
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science, Finance
1995 - 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance, focusing on financial principles, investment strategies, and economic analysis.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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