About Émerson
SENIOR TRANSFORMATION & FINANCE CONSULTANT
Senior consultant with 25+ years of international experience delivering complex business transformation, financial strategy, and digital modernization programs across Europe, Latin America, USA and Africa.
Proven track record supporting multinational organizations, SMEs and public sector entities in improving financial performance, optimizing operations, and delivering large-scale ERP and transformation initiatives.
Specialized in bridging Finance, Operations and IT, aligning business needs with technology delivery to drive measurable outcomes.
CORE EXPERTISE
•Business Transformation & Operating Model Optimization
•Financial Controlling & Performance Management
•ERP Implementation & Digital Transformation
•Business Analysis (BABOK, BPMN, BRD/FRD)
•Project & Program Management (Agile, Scrum, PMBOK)
•Financial Modelling, Valuation & Investment Analysis
•Process Optimization & Cost Reduction
•Stakeholder Management (C-level to technical teams)
•Governance, Risk & Compliance (IFRS, USGAAP, BRGAAP)
VALUE PROPOSITION
I help organizations to:
•Improve financial visibility and performance through structured reporting and KPI frameworks
•Deliver complex transformation programs across finance, operations and IT
•Optimize cost structures and increase operational efficiency
•Successfully implement ERP and digital solutions
•Support strategic decision-making through data-driven insights
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience working with multicultural teams across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the United States in complex, multi-country environments.
Portuguese
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Spanish
Conversational
French
Basic
Can work on-site
Toulouse (up to 50km)
Experience
- International (Europe, LATAM, USA, Africa)Independent Consultant — Transformation & FinanceCONSULTING AND AUDITSJanuary 2011 - Today (15 years and 5 months)Lisbon, Portugal•Delivered transformation and digital programs across multiple industries and countries•Led financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cost control for strategic initiatives•Developed financial models, business cases and investment scenarios•Implemented ERP systems and performance management frameworks•Built reporting dashboards and KPIs improving operational visibility•Acted as interface between Finance, IT and Operations in complex environments•Supported governance, compliance and audit processes in multinational contexts•Coordinated cross-functional and international teams
- M/Legate – Morison Global Brazil / LATAMCorporate Finance Consultant & Project ManagerCONSULTING AND AUDITSJanuary 2008 - January 2010 (2 years)Brazil, United States•Delivered financial modelling, valuation and M&A advisory projects•Supported ERP integration and financial transformation initiatives•Conducted investment analysis and project performance monitoring•Coordinated with external auditors ensuring compliance and transparency•Participated in cross-border consulting projects
- Policlin S.A. – Healthcare GroupController / PMO / Financial AnalystCONSULTING AND AUDITSJanuary 1996 - January 2008 (12 years)Brazil•Managed financial controlling across multiple business units•Led budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes•Implemented ERP systems consolidating multiple legacy platforms•Developed internal controls and supported audit processes•Implemented ISO 9001 quality and governance frameworks•Supported executive management with financial and operational insights
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Education
- Post-graduateITA - Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica2012•Project and Program Management •Economic Analysis of Markets and Companies •Economics of Technological Innovation •Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation
- MBAUNITAU - University of Taubaté2008MBA, Financial Management and Controllership
Certifications
- Conceptual Foundations of Auditing Innovation AuditingUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign2024