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Laila Alves

@lailaalves

I turn finance data into strategic decisions, controls, and performance improvements.

Switzerland
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead finance, FP&A, business performance, or transformation work where I can turn financial and operational data into stronger governance, scalable planning, automation, and strategic decisions.

At WEG in Switzerland, I build predictive budgets and scenario forecasts that give management daily visibility into business performance. I also oversee reconciliation and collection optimization for a global customer portfolio exceeding USD 1 billion in sales.

Previously, I led Finance & Analytics at Niloh Office, creating executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and automated reporting that established a single source of truth. As Product Owner, I translated business requirements into scalable digital finance solutions and directed an end-to-end SAP upgrade.

Across GE, BRÜCK®, MAN Diesel & Turbo, and ItN Nanovation, I've led budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, SAP implementations, financial modelling, and transformation initiatives. My work contributed to cost reductions, stronger inventory governance, compliant reporting, and major operational decisions across manufacturing and international subsidiaries.

I began in audit at PwC, where I assessed reporting risks, internal controls, and governance with executive and finance stakeholders. I bring international experience across Europe and Latin America, combining FP&A, controlling, analytics, and cross-functional leadership to turn complex financial information into actionable business insight.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

WEG logoWE
Current

Finance Analyst

Aug 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Improved strategic planning by developing predictive budgeting models and scenario-based forecasts, enabling management to evaluate business performance on daily basis.
Increased reporting accuracy through independent reconciliation of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and banking transactions, ensuring enterprise-wide financial data integrity.
Simplified finance process cycle time by 20% acti

Niloh Office logoNO

Team Leader Finance & Analytics

Jan 2019 - Jul 2024 (5 years 6 months)

Designed executive dashboards and analytical solutions that established a single source of truth for strategic decision-making.
Partnered with software development teams as Product Owner, translating business requirements into scalable digital finance solutions.
Improved operational efficiency by designing automated reporting frameworks and governance processes that enhanced data quality and trans

GE logoGE

Business Unit Controller

Apr 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 8 months)

Lead Monthly closing, Forecasting, Budgeting and Reporting process. Ensured proper booking and reconciliation processes for the Unit closing.
Delivered executive financial reporting, management dashboards and business performance analysis contributing to a 10% reduction in operational costs.
Strengthened inventory governance, SOX compliance and internal controls while ensuring audit readiness acro

BRÜCK® logoBR

Financial Controller/Analyst

Aug 2011 - Mar 2013 (1 year 7 months)

Delivered financial analysis across manufacturing operations, supporting pricing, production planning and investment decisions.
Led cooperation efforts with Operations, Logistics, Procurement and Engineering to improve cost transparency and financial performance.
Prepared executive presentations translating complex financial information into actionable business recommendations.
Partnered with oper

MAN Diesel & Turbo logoMT

Corporate Controller

Jun 2009 - Jun 2011 (2 years)

Coordinated consolidated reporting across international subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with Group Accounting standards.
Guided internal control reviews and governance assessments, identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Supported global finance teams through reporting guidance, training and implementation of standardized reporting practices.
Delivered high-impact financial visibility

ItN Nanovation AG / ItN Water Filtration logoIF

Financial Controller

Apr 2007 - Aug 2008 (1 year 4 months)

Owned budgeting, forecasting, monthly closing and long-range planning activities.
Partnered with senior management during business transformation initiatives to improve reporting quality and financial processes.
Supported expansion initiatives through financial modelling and business performance analysis.
Acted as financial guide to comprehensive business model, ROI scenarios, and strategic busine

PP

Auditor

Price Waterhouse Coopers- PwC

Mar 2000 - Sep 2006 (6 years 6 months)

Partnered with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate business processes, assess financial reporting risks, and develop risk-based audit plans that strengthened governance and internal control effectiveness.
Supported audit fieldwork and evaluated complex internal control environments, validating financial reporting accuracy, balance sheet integrity, and compliance with

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

EU

Europa-Institut, Saarland University

Master of Business Administration - MBA, European Studies/Civilization

ME

MIT Professional Education

Certificate of completion, Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy

PJ

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Estágio nas seguintes instituicoes:
FIRJAN Federacao das Industrias do estado do rio de janeiro
ANDIMA Associacao nacional de mercado aberto
SR Rating Duff & Phelps representante no Brasil
Price Waterhouse Coopers Auditoria

US

University of Technology Sydney

Master Business Analytics, Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

2021 - 2023

TB

Texas McCombs School of Business

PGP - Data Science and Business Analytics, Business Analytics

2021 - 2021

Main Topics: Business Sttatistics , Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning
Projects: Machine Learning models for price predictions on used cars, Supervised Learning model for predictions on loans default

University of Technology Sydney logoUS

University of Technology Sydney

Master of Business Analytics, Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

2021 - 2023

Pursued a Master of Business Analytics with a focus on data processing and data processing technology.

Texas McCombs School of Business logoTB

Texas McCombs School of Business

Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics, Business Analytics

2021 - 2021

Completed a Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics, covering business statistics, supervised learning, and unsupervised learning, with projects on price prediction and loan default prediction.

Europa-Institut, Saarland University logoEU

Europa-Institut, Saarland University

Master of Business Administration, European Studies/Civilization

Pursued a Master of Business Administration with a focus on European Studies.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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