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Humberto Cunha

@humbertocunha

Strategic FP&A leader with 15+ years of progressive experience leading financial planning, analysis, and performance management.

Portugal
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What I'm looking for

I want to lead end-to-end FP&A, drive planning standardization and digital transformation, and partner with executives to improve profitability, performance, and long-term growth across multi-geography businesses.

Strategic FP&A leader with 15+ years of progressive experience leading financial planning, analysis, and performance management across global multinationals including Elementis, adidas, Ferrero, Sodexo, Natixis, and Bosch. Proven ability to own end-to-end planning cycles, from annual budgets and rolling forecasts to five-year strategic plans, for businesses with up to USD 400M+ in revenue across multiple geographies. Track record of building and leading high-performing FP&A teams, delivering executive and board-level reporting, and embedding financial insight into commercial decision-making. Experienced in driving process standardization, digital transformation (Anaplan, Power BI, HFM), and cross-functional business partnering with C-suite and senior leadership. MBA and CEFA certified.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Elementis logoEL
Current

Head of FP&A

Elementis

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

At Elementis Global, I played a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations for the Global Coatings Division, a USD 400M revenue business. My collaboration with senior leadership focused on enhancing decision-making processes through detailed performance reports and actionable insights. Additionally, I led planning cycles, including five-year plans, AOP and forecasts, while delivering strategi

adidas logoAD

Senior Finance Manager | Porto Hub

Jan 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 6 months)

In my role at adidas, I was responsible for overseeing the Porto Hub's financial performance, ensuring effective cost management and operational efficiency. I led a dedicated team, implementing strategies to enhance performance. My efforts in developing comprehensive planning tools resulted in significant savings, showcasing my commitment to financial excellence.

Adidas logoAD

Senior Finance Manager GBS

Adidas

Sep 2022 - Feb 2023 (5 months)

In my role at adidas, I was responsible for overseeing the Porto Hub's financial performance, ensuring effective cost management and operational efficiency. I led a dedicated team, implementing strategies to enhance performance. My efforts in developing comprehensive planning tools resulted in significant savings, showcasing my commitment to financial excellence.

adidas logoAD

Senior Finance Manager | Global Business Services [interim]

Sep 2022 - Feb 2023 (5 months)

In my role at adidas, I oversaw the Global P&L for the Global Business Services organization, managing operations exceeding EUR 100M. I took on the GBS responsibilities on an interim basis, ensuring financial operations ran smoothly. My collaboration with cross-functional teams significantly improved financial reporting and strategic decision-making processes.

Sodexo logoSO

Group Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Mar 2021 - Nov 2021 (8 months)

At Sodexo, I played a pivotal role in establishing and leading the Financial Planning & Analysis team within the Portuguese Shared Service Centre. My responsibilities included managing a dedicated team of analysts and providing crucial financial insights to support a vast workforce of over 400,000 employees across 65 countries. I also coordinated monthly group reporting and prepared executive fina

Sodexo logoSO

Group FP&A Manager

Mar 2021 - Nov 2021 (8 months)

Established and led an FP&A team within Sodexo’s Portuguese Shared Service Centre, managing analysts and delivering financial insights to support a workforce of 400,000+ employees across 65 countries. Coordinated monthly group reporting and prepared executive financial snapshots for Board stakeholders.

Ferrero logoFE

Senior Controller Group Workforce Planning

May 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 9 months)

In my role at Ferrero, I was responsible for overseeing headcount planning across 55 countries while managing a substantial budget of EUR 1.5B. I partnered with key stakeholders, including the CHRO and HR business partners, to ensure accurate workforce planning. My efforts in implementing internal controls significantly enhanced compliance and maintained cost deviations within a 3% range.

Ferrero logoFE

Senior Controller - Workforce Planning

May 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Owned headcount planning across 55 countries and managed a EUR 1.5B workforce planning budget. Partnered with the CHRO and HR business partners and implemented internal controls to keep cost deviations within a 3% range.

Natixis logoNA

Financial Control Manager

Sep 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 7 months)

In my role at Natixis, I was responsible for financial control management, leading a team to ensure accurate monthly closings and budget activities. I developed management reports and KPIs that facilitated executive decision-making. Collaborating closely with senior leadership, I supported the execution of strategic projects while maintaining compliance with internal controls.

Bosch logoBO

Group Product Line Controller

Mar 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 11 months)

In my role at Bosch, I was responsible for managing global customer quotations for the starter motors and generators product line. By partnering with various teams, I designed competitive solutions that supported an annual cost reduction target of 8%. My investment analysis and cost reduction activities resulted in significant savings, enhancing operational efficiency and process improvements acro

ZF Group logoZG

Financial Reporting Analyst

Jun 2013 - Mar 2015 (1 year 9 months)

In my role at ZF Group, I played a pivotal role in financial reporting and consolidation for a EUR 500M business across South Europe and North Africa. I managed actuals, forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans while implementing HFM systems. My collaboration with Group Internal Audit led to a significant reduction in audit gaps, and I successfully coordinated a VAT recovery project that exceeded

BorgWarner logoBO

Financial Business Controller

Jul 2009 - Jun 2013 (3 years 11 months)

In my role at BorgWarner, I was responsible for managing CAPEX and customer investment activities for a production plant. I partnered with program managers and the CFO to define investment needs, develop forecasts, and oversee asset management in SAP. This involved designing investment structures for significant CAPEX, ensuring alignment with the company's financial goals.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CC

Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)

Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FPAP™), Financial Planning & Analysis

2026 - 2026

CC

Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)

FMVA - Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst

2023 - 2026

PS

Porto Business School

Postgraduate Degree, Financial Analysis (CEFA - EFFAS)

2022 - 2023

AA

Abaco Academy

SAP

2023 - 2023

SAP Consulting Training
MM
PP
SD
FI
Success Factors

PS

Porto Business School

Executive MBA, Organizational Development | Finance | Suppy Chain Management

2016 - 2018

CS

Católica Porto Business School

Executive Education, Business Analytics (Focus on Power BI)

IS

IE Business School

Executive Education, Digital Transformation & Business Ethics

CM

Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management

Executive Education , Leading for Innovation

IC

Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo

Postgraduate Degree, Accounting & Finance

UD

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro

Licentiate degree, Economics

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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