Rosy Alvares
@rosyalvares
Finance executive and CFO-focused leader driving IFRS-aligned reporting, ERP transformation and treasury optimisation.
BrazilWhat I'm looking for
I am a finance executive with extensive international experience leading consolidation, reporting and treasury across multinational groups. I combine technical accounting expertise (IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP, BR GAAP) with hands-on ERP implementation and FP&A capabilities.
I have delivered NetSuite, SAP and IFS implementations, strengthened internal controls and produced investor-grade reporting for PE-backed and growth-stage clients. I have a strong track record in reducing working capital cycles and improving liquidity.
As a leader I build and mentor high-performing finance teams, partner with group CFOs and boards, and coordinate statutory audits and cross-border consolidations. My roles have spanned regional CFO responsibilities, financial controllership and business partnering.
I hold an Executive MBA and postgraduate training in corporate finance and accounting, and I bring trilingual communication skills (Portuguese, English, Spanish) to support multinational stakeholder engagement and governance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Business Partner
James Fisher & Sons – Fendercare
Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)
Partnered with UK Group Finance to align BR GAAP with IFRS and UK GAAP for consolidation, implemented NetSuite ERP and strengthened controls, and delivered monthly reporting packs and reconciliations to improve group transparency.
Financial Services Business Controller
BI4CFO
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 8 months)
Produced investor-level IFRS reporting and multi-entity financial statements, built FP&A models, budgets and KPI dashboards, and developed treasury and cash forecasting processes to improve liquidity and investor reporting.
Regional CFO (Brazil)
Wilhelmsen Ships Service
Jan 2006 - Dec 2011 (5 years 11 months)
Directed finance across multiple South American entities, consolidated under IFRS and group standards, led statutory audits and reporting cycles, and managed treasury and tax to improve regional financial governance.
Finance Manager
Sony PlayStation / Columbia Tristar
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 11 months)
Managed financial operations for Portugal subsidiaries, optimized marketing budgets to increase campaign ROI by 5%, and prepared strategic presentations for European and US stakeholders to support decision-making.
Group Financial Controller
Clarke Modet & Co.
Led financial consolidation across Latin America and Europe, redesigned group reporting models, reduced average client payment cycle by 90 days, and achieved ISO 9000 certification for the Brazil finance department.
Senior Audit Associate
Led external audit engagements and internal control assessments for major corporations, converted financial statements to US GAAP and IFRS, and delivered actionable governance improvements under tight deadlines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IEInstituto de Empresa
Master in Business Administration, Business Administration
Executive MBA (Master in Business Administration) completed at Instituto de Empresa in Madrid, focusing on senior management and strategic finance topics.
Candido Mendes University
Postgraduate Diploma, Corporate Finance
Postgraduate diploma in Corporate Finance from Candido Mendes University in Rio de Janeiro, covering corporate valuation, capital structure, and financial strategy.
UUUniversity of the State of Rio de Janeiro - UERJ
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (CPA active) from UERJ, with training in accounting principles, auditing and financial reporting.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
BrazilAuthorized to work in
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