Lucas Lima Ferreira

Built the 5-year strategic plan, annual budget, and forecasts as the focal point for financial consolidation. Developed cash projections to optimize capital structure, performed actual-vs-plan P&L/balance sheet/cash flow analysis, and led a team of 2 analysts.

Led the long-term strategic plan and annual budget/forecast process across group segments. Conducted economic/financial studies (tax planning, corporate structuring, feasibility for new school units) and partnered with segment managers to translate strategy into financial targets.

Built the 3-year strategic plan and annual budget/forecasts for the rail equipment unit. Performed CAPEX investment appraisal (NPV, IRR, Payback) and delivered actual-vs-plan P&L/balance sheet/cash flow reporting, supporting working capital optimization.

Built the 3-year strategic plan and annual budget/forecasts for a Brazilian manufacturing plant. Owned actual-vs-plan results analysis and management reporting, partnering with manufacturing and supply chain on cost control and performance.

Planned, executed, and reported on strategic projects and programs, including risk management and progress tracking. Served as site lead for a product-cost and indirect-expense reduction program, managing savings tracking and prioritizing new initiatives with functional leadership.

Produced pricing and gross-margin analytics by segment, geography, and product using reporting dashboards. Planned and monitored pricing-campaign profitability to support commercial decision-making.

Planned and executed the Americas Financial Internal Audit, driving action plans for non-conformities and process/control improvements. Identified, monitored, and mitigated compliance, business, and operational risks, and supported Credit Analysis & Guarantees for the Brazil unit.

Tracked Americas region strategic initiatives, managing schedules, risks, and mitigation plans. Communicated project status to key stakeholders and supported identification and high-level planning of new initiatives.

Built and tracked budgets and forecasts for Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and US operations. Delivered actual-vs-plan reporting across P&L, balance sheet, CAPEX/OPEX, operating costs, debt profile, and cash flow, partnering with regional leaders and supporting external audit activities.

Managed project flows and KPI reporting, supporting risk analysis and construction schedule planning. Contributed to tracking performance indicators and schedule execution readiness.

Supported planning and rollout of a greenfield manufacturing plant, defining scope and schedules. Coordinated planning for IT systems and operating licenses as part of the plant launch.

Performed PMI-based project portfolio planning in mining operations. Planned and tracked portfolios using structured project management approaches.

Supported financial reporting, valuation (Discounted Cash Flow and multiples), and public-company filings. Prepared investor relations materials aligned to disclosure requirements and valuation work.

Completed a B.A. in Accounting at FUMEC University in 2022.

Completed an MBA/Postgraduate in Project Management at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) in 2014.

Completed a Postgraduate in Business Management at Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC) in 2011.

Completed a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in 2008.