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Evaldo Amaral

@evaldoamaral

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Strategic finance leader with 15+ years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and strategic financial leadership.

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%.

Financial Modeling Capex Planning Financial Reporting Budgeting Cross Functional Collaboration Forecasting Stakeholder Management

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.

Financial Modeling Capex Planning Financial Reporting Cross Functional Collaboration Budgeting Forecasting

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.

Financial Reporting M&A Financial Analysis Variance Reduction

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.

Financial Reporting M&A Financial Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Process Improvement

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.

Budgeting Cost Saving Initiatives Financial Forecasting Financial Reporting

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.

Financial Planning Budgeting Cost Saving Initiatives Cross Functional Collaboration Financial Reporting

Finance Manager, Reality Labs Operations

Finance Manager

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.

Financial Modeling Cash Flow Forecasting Procurement NPI Financial Planning Cost Management Data Driven Decision Making

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.

Financial Modeling Cash Flow Forecasting NPI Financial Planning Vendor Management Cost Management

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.

FP&A NPI Budgeting Cost Optimization Financial Accuracy Resource Allocation Vendor Management Financial Reporting Strategic Partnerships

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 OPEX Budgeting Cost Optimization Financial Analysis Vendor Management Resource Allocation

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 Financial Analysis Supply Chain Revenue Accounting Oversight Mobile Team Management Cost Management Reporting

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.