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Rui Gomes

@ruigomes

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Based in Portugal CFO with 10+ yrs experience | Open to global opportunities

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for remote or hybrid leadership roles where I can apply my 10+ years of experience in finance, strategy, and startup scaling. I thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments, especially where I can support fundraising, cash flow optimization, and KPI-driven growth. Open to fractional or full-time opportunities in SaaS, tech, or innovative business models.

I’m a finance leader with 11+ years of experience across startups, SaaS, and consulting. I began my career at PwC, spent time leading financial operations at Claranet, and currently serve as CFO at Weezie — a fast-scaling SaaS company. I’ve closed a investment round, implemented award-winning compensation strategies, and built agile finance functions from scratch. I also run VCLevel, offering fractional CFO services to startups and SMEs across Europe.

My focus: turning data into strategy, aligning teams with metrics that matter, and supporting founders through growth, fundraising, and decision-making. I’m looking for remote or hybrid roles — fractional or full-time — where I can create strategic financial impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Fractional CFO

Current

VCLevel

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Launched a boutique consultancy offering fractional CFO services to startups and SMEs. Delivered business planning, cash flow management, fundraising strategy, and investor communications for tech-enabled companies in Portugal.

Fractional CFO Services Business Planning Cash Flow Management Fundraising Strategy Investor Communications Startup Consulting

Current

Chief Financial Officer

Current

Weezie

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Responsible for strategic financial planning, capital raising, and investor reporting at a fast-growing SaaS startup. Closed a

€3M seed round, implemented performance-based compensation, and led the company to win a national salary transparency award.

Strategic Financial Planning Capital Raising Investor Relations SaaS Metrics Compensation Structures Financial Reporting

Financial Controller

Claranet Portugal

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Led budgeting, reporting, and cost optimization across business units. Spearheaded automation of financial processes and implemented tools to support real-time performance tracking.

Budgeting Financial Reporting Cost Optimization Process Automation Financial Analysis Performance Tracking

Senior Associate

PwC Portugal

Jan 2013 - Dec 2020 (7 years 11 months)

Specialized in financial audit and advisory for multinational clients. Managed audit engagements, reviewed internal controls, and supported due diligence in M&A transactions.

Financial Audit Advisory Services Internal Controls Due Diligence M&A Financial Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ISEG

Master in Finance, Financial markets

2011 - 2013

Graduated in Finance from ISEG (Lisbon School of Economics & Management), with focus on corporate finance, valuation and financial markets. Developed applied projects in investment analysis and risk management.