Sports - Daily jogging practice, weekly swimming practice (on summer) an occasional riding practice )
Sandra Antas da Cunha
Financial Expert (Manager, Consultant, Analyst, Planner, CFO)
Cascais,11
Summary
Senior consultant and manager with a focus on all financials, with extensive SME´s and businesses management experience (financial, operational and commercial), most experienced in plannings, corporate finance, risk management, financial management, control and performance management, data analysis, cash management, accounting supervision, fiscal control, investment valuation, project management, and so forth.
Integrated a total of 5 economic groups of companies throughout all professional experience: 10 years on the first, 7 on the second, 5 on the third, 4 on the forth and 1 year and an half on current position.
The companies/businesses activities were of the following sectors/clusters: oil distribution, hospitality and tourism, consultancy, real estate, law and legal firm, social institutions;
As a business, planning and financial consultant (for the past 14 years, I was involved in projects on sectors like construction, real estate, advertising, editorial and publishing, pharmaceutical and health sector and so forth, implementing all plans from beginning to the delivery to teams to easily manage operations and projects.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Project Manager & Planning Consultant
By the Nile Innovations
01.2023 - Current
- Project manager of real estate construction projects managing all teams within a built schedule and bugter towards the predefined limits
- Responsible for all planning, financial management and also project management activities of the Holding company for new projects and business to implement on Portuguese market
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Sector: Restaurants, Wellness, Construction, Real estate; Business Units (to be): 4; Overall turnover: 5M€; FTE's: 50; Working period: 3 y
Financial Planning Consultant
SUMMER 2 REMMEMBER / CARRAPATEIRA BEACH HOUSES
11.2022 - Current
- Improved financial outcomes by creating customized financial plans for clients.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends, ensuring delivery of up-to-date knowledge to clients.
- Worked closely with development team to establish best practices for managing projects and client relationships, improving overall team effectiveness.
- Supported shareholders in achieving long-term financial goals through strategic planning and portfolio management.
- Generated detailed reports that showcased portfolio performance, helping shareholders make informed decisions about their investments.
- Provided expert guidance on tax strategies, estate planning, and retirement saving options to diverse clientele.
- Optimized investment performance by monitoring portfolios regularly and making adjustments as needed based on changing market conditions.
- Sector: Tourism and real estate;Business Units: 23; Overall turnover: 2M€; FTE's: 20; Working period: 3 y 1 m
Planning and Financial Manager
Azores Group of Companies
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Responsible for overall planning and financial management of four companies and its business units (2 companies with 2 hotels, 1 company on real estate industry and 1 consultancy company)
- Monitor and control accounting report and deadlines and the implications and improvement of all tax related issues.
- Mentored junior FP&A analysts, providing guidance on best practices in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis techniques.
- Designed user-friendly dashboards that provided key performance indicators for executive leadership visibility.
- Conducted thorough variance analysis, identifying areas for cost reduction and revenue maximization.
- Sector: Tourism and real estate; websites: www.lavahomes.com, www.adegadofogo.com, www.azoresforesthomes.com); Business Units: 4; Overall turnover: 2.5M€; FTE's: 40; Working period: 4 y 5 m
Senior Manager
R4B CAPITAL
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Responsible for setting up the company and defining the company business model either for startup and launching phase and related management control systems and infrastructure
- Sector: NPL´s financial consultancy; website: www.r4bcapital.com; duration: 2 y 4 m
Regional Executive Managing Director
CAUSA & FEITO
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Lisbon´s Offices Managing Director
- Business development within Lisbon´s district, south of Portugal and islands
- Consultant on corporate restructuring projects
- Participated in formal hand-off of projects and initiatives to other departments.
- Launched new products successfully into the market by leading multi-disciplinary teams from ideation to launch.
- Applied implementation process methodology to advance business objectives.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative solutions, driving business growth.
- Sector: Sector: SME Financial Consultancy; website: www.causaefeito.pt; Work Period: 4 y 5 m; Business Units: 5; Turnover: 4.5M€; FTE´s: 25
Financial Consultant
SPINUMBER
02.2012 - 07.2016
- Responsible for financial control functions at various projects within SME´s operating in numerous sectors, assuming some or all responsibilities depending on the needs, for these SME´s usually do not need full-time employees to assume each of financial department function
- Business planning and budgeting
- Data Analysis, investment valuation and corporate financing structure
- Developed comprehensive financial plans for clients, leading to significant wealth growth over time.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and suppliers, reducing overall expenses for the firm.
- Sector: SME Financial Consultancy; Work Period: 4 y 5 m; Business Units: 1; Turnover:: 0.5M€, FTE´s: 5
CFO
ACFA Law Firm
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Responsible for all Planning and budgeting
- Developed and defined overall Internal control system
- Responsible for monitoring and supervising and related financial management
- Financial analysis and Reporting adapted to different stakeholders.
- Setor: Law Firm; Website: now developed for a major law form www.adcecija.pt; Business Units: 1, Work Period: 2 y 3 m; Exit reason: Integrated new Law firm with shared services departments; Turnover: 1.5M€; FTE´s: 30
CFO
FUNDAÇÃO AGIR HOJE
01.2008 - 02.2012
- Definition of the entire organizational and activity planning system, along with the control model since the seed/startup phase (responsible for planning and budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, treasury and investment management, risk management, accounting supervision)
- Sector: Social Institution to support overdebt people and prevention policies to overcome excess debt ; Business Units: ; FTE´s: 15
Financial & Control Manager
DOMUSVENDA Group
08.2006 - 02.2012
- Planning / implementation of the financial control system
- Financial management based on a business model based on Business Plans
- Analysis and supervision all accounting and tax reporting of companies along with Deloitte and Baker Tilly
- Main coordinator on periodic Ernest & Young audits
- Dynamic analysis of the various activities and businesses and related reporting
- Special projects: Internal audit department development (1 year and 1/2), Procurement and contracting department development (1 year), Holding Company control system development (1 year and 1/2), Servicer Rating process with Standard & Poors, Moody's e Fitch (9 months), etc; Implemented and Kicked off the activity of FULL TRUST Sociedade Gestora Patrimonio SA (an Asset management company supervised by the bank of Portugal (Asset Management Company https://www.bportugal.pt/contaoficialdeentidade/full-trust-sociedade-gestora-de-patrimonios-sa)
- Sector: NPL Portfolios Servicing; Website: www.domusvenda.pt (and others): Business Units: 10; Turnover: 40 M€; FTE´s: 252
Hotel General Manager
SUN PARK HOTEL
10.2002 - 08.2006
- Responsible for managing, controlling and coordinating all operational areas and business units within the a 4 star corporate hotel on Lisbon surroundings (80% of our clients were Corporate)
- Main liaison agent with target market, permanently sounding market tendencies and opportunities regarding distribution, competition, client needs, touristic offers, and so forth, outlining the corresponding business and marketing plan for subsequent periods.
- Main “trainer” on best practices, processes, and procedures
- Permanently ensured the monitoring of the unit's economic and financial management.
- Hotel
- With 50 rooms between Oeiras and Sintra, ANKA Group
Project Manager
WIMAT
10.2002 - 10.2003
- Sector: Industrial; a facility producing plastic products; ANKA Group
Responsável Operações
PARKOIL International Oil Company SA
01.2001 - 09.2002
- Sector: Fuel Distribution/Marketing; ANKA Group
Financial Manager
SUN PARK HOTEL
10.1998 - 09.2002
- Sector: Hotel/Tourism; ANKA Group
Area Manager
PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL OIL COMPANY S.A.
10.1998 - 01.2001
- Sector: Fuel Distribution/Marketing; ANKA Group
Controller
SUN PARK HOTEL
10.1997 - 09.1998
- Sector: Hotel/Tourism; ANKA Group
Financial Analyst
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
09.1996 - 04.1997
- Sector: Airlines
Education
Postgraduate degree - Project Management
FCEE da Universidade Católica Portuguesa
01.2003
Postgraduate degree - Management and Performance Control
ISCTE
Lisbon01.2001
Management and Business Administration
FCEE Da Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Lisbon, Portugal 04.2001 -
Skills
Advanced user on various Microsoft softwares: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI, Teams
Management Hospitality ERP´s: Fidelio, Newhotel, Prohotel, Inivgest; Winmax, Avantio, etc
Software CRM´s: Goldmine, Salesforce
Accounting Software: Microsoft Navision, Primavera, PHC, Infologia
Law Firms Management ERP´s: Legal One, Juris
Callcenters ERP´s: Televantage Communication Management Software
Human Resource Management Software: Primavera’s, PHC
Others: Sharepoint, Integrated NPL Management System (ILS), CorelDraw, SAP, Publisher
Training Provided
- Project management (PORTGAS, INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES)
- Accounting for Managers
- Financial Forecasting & Budgeting
- General management of Business Units
- Front Office, customer service and public relations
- Marketing and Sales of Touristic Services
Other
True, Daily jogging practice, Weekly swimming practice (on summer), Occasional riding practice, Reading, Arts, Design and architecture, Children, Travel, Social solidarity and environmental responsibility initiatives, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-antas-da-cunha-737b7a16/
Characteristics
- Dynamic, with initiative and proactive
- Positive and pragmatic
- Transparent
- Flexible and strong adaptation to change
- Emotionally stable / mature
- High resistance to stress / pressure
- Strong analytical capability
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Good interpersonal relationship skills
- Excellent accounting & fiscal knowledge
Interests
Nature
Arts (Music, Painting, Sculpture, Architecture)
Literature, culture, history, geopolitics
Children, Travel, Social Solidarity
Timeline
Project Manager & Planning Consultant
By the Nile Innovations
01.2023 - Current
Financial Planning Consultant
SUMMER 2 REMMEMBER / CARRAPATEIRA BEACH HOUSES
11.2022 - Current
Planning and Financial Manager
Azores Group of Companies
03.2020 - 08.2024
Senior Manager
R4B CAPITAL
10.2018 - 01.2021
Regional Executive Managing Director
CAUSA & FEITO
09.2016 - 01.2021
Financial Consultant
SPINUMBER
02.2012 - 07.2016
CFO
ACFA Law Firm
02.2012 - 05.2014
CFO
FUNDAÇÃO AGIR HOJE
01.2008 - 02.2012
Financial & Control Manager
DOMUSVENDA Group
08.2006 - 02.2012
Hotel General Manager
SUN PARK HOTEL
10.2002 - 08.2006
Project Manager
WIMAT
10.2002 - 10.2003
Management and Business Administration
FCEE Da Universidade Católica Portuguesa
04.2001 -
Responsável Operações
PARKOIL International Oil Company SA
01.2001 - 09.2002
Financial Manager
SUN PARK HOTEL
10.1998 - 09.2002
Area Manager
PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL OIL COMPANY S.A.
10.1998 - 01.2001
Controller
SUN PARK HOTEL
10.1997 - 09.1998
Financial Analyst
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
09.1996 - 04.1997
Postgraduate degree - Project Management
FCEE da Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Postgraduate degree - Management and Performance Control
ISCTE