Ricardo Pinheiro

Experienced financial professional skilled in managing payments, credit, and financial reporting across multiple countries. Proficient in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, tax compliance, and accounts payable. Excellent communicator fostering team collaboration and generating insightful analyses. Dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency, standardization, and synergies between

September 2023 - May 2024 Financial Management Specialist Bial Portela & Ca. S.A. | Porto, Portugal
 Managed payments and credit for Group, ensuring accuracy and compliance
 Handled internal interactions, prepared reporting data, and excelled in customer service with strong communication skills.
 Implemented process improvements to enhance financial operations efficiency.
January 2022 - August 2023 Senior Specialist GBS Controlling adidas GBS Porto | Porto, Portugal
 Planning and Reporting team supports the business by providing information that will enable the financial decisions for Iberian Market
 Promoting transparency in the actuals reporting
 Increasing the accuracy in the planning activities, such as forecast and budgeting
 Responsible for the transition of processes from Porto to Chennai, India
 Advocated for continuous improvement practices, enhancing operational effectiveness.
January 2021 - February 2022 Tax Specialist Europe adidas GBS Porto | Porto, Portugal
 Supported the transition of processes from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom to Porto
 Managed tax declarations for the UK and Netherlands across multiple VAT registrations ensuring accuracy and timeliness
 Acted as primary tax contact, fostering GBS knowledge Addressed compliance exceptions, maintaining resolution documentation
January 2019 - January 2021 Accounts Payable Assistant adidas GBS Porto | Porto, Portugal
 Participated in the transition of processes from Amsterdam to Porto
 Managed invoice processing and vendor data maintenance for accuracy and compliance
 Executed month-end journal entries, meeting company policies and deadlines, including Balance Sheet reconciliations
January 2017 - January 2019 Insurance Consultant MetLife Inc. | Porto, Portugal

August 2013 - December 2013
Erasumus
ISM - International School of Management, Vilnius, Lithuania
2014 - 2016
Master Business and Economics
Católica Porto Business School, Porto
2010 - 2014
Bachelor in Management
Católica Porto Business School