Graciane Silva Alves
New York,NY
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and cost control. Skilled in accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, billing operations, and project budget management. Proven ability to support payroll, contract management, team coordination, and maintain strong client relationships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
International exchange & Professional Development
Career Break
New York, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Adaptability & Resilience: Relocated to New York to complete an intensive English language immersion program, achieving professional fluency while adapting to a new cultural and professional.
- Client Relations & Communication: Built lasting, trust-based relationships with clients as a residential cleaner and caregiver. I took pride in bringing integrity, reliability, and real-time problem-solving to every home; paying close attention to the details that matter most to meet each client's unique needs. By practicing active listening, strong time management, and exceptional organization, I was able to consistently exceed expectations.
Senior Finance Analyst
Louder
São Paulo , SP
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Prepared full set of financial statements, including income statements, and developed detailed financial reports and projections to support executive decision-making and strategic planning.
- Presented weekly financial performance results to senior leadership, providing insights on revenue trends, cost control, and budget variances.
- Managed end-to-end accounting operations, including expense and revenue entries, payment processing, client invoicing, and accurate oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and monitored departmental budgets, authorizing expenditures in alignment with approved financial targets to optimize cost efficiency.
- Administered employment contracts for new hires and managed payroll processing, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Finance Analyst
Crescimentum
São Paulo , SP
05.2015 - 12.2018
- Made important role for the ERP implementation and financial process transformation, including migration of two years of historical data and transition from manual spreadsheet controls to an integrated system, improving reporting accuracy and internal controls.
- Designed and strengthened cost control structures, enabling granular reporting by cost center, administrative allocation, and business unit profitability analysis.
- Managed full financial operations cycle: manual posting of all company expenses, daily bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, accounts receivable management, and collection of overdue balances.
- Oversaw project budget control for reimbursable contracts, analyzed commercial proposals and agreements, and prepared detailed financial reports and documentation for client reimbursement.
- Directed end-to-end billing and revenue processes, including issuance of invoices, tax documentation (DANFE, debit notes), vendor registration, and purchase order management within client systems (SAP, Ariba, E-Vendor, B2B platforms).
Finance Administrator
Victoria Beauty
São Paulo , SP
03.2012 - 12.2014
- Achieved a 40% cost reduction by implementing an internal control to track material usage per professional, addressing excessive consumption and creating an incentive program to boost engagement at the end of each quarter.
- Conducted price quotations and purchased products based on operational demand and budget requirements, optimizing inventory levels, preventing unnecessary acquisitions, and ensuring strict control of product expiration to minimize waste and financial loss, thereby generating cost savings.
- Managed team operations, ensuring strong communication and a positive relationship with clients.
- Oversaw staff scheduling, including creation of time-off rotations.Calculated and processed commission payments, supporting the accounting department with accurate data for monthly payroll closing for CLT employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Faculdade Metropolitana Unidas
06-2017
Skills
- Financial Planing & Analysis (FP&A)
- Cash flow management
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Budget & Forecasting
- Accounts Receivable & Payable
- Analytical skills
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
Affiliations
- Class Representative
Served as the liaison between faculty and students, responsible for communicating course materials and academic updates provided by professors to classmates for classroom use.
Participated in general meetings with fellow class representatives and the college administration to discuss academic matters, student concerns, and institutional initiatives.
Timeline
International exchange & Professional Development
Career Break
01.2020 - Current
Senior Finance Analyst
Louder
03.2019 - 11.2019
Finance Analyst
Crescimentum
05.2015 - 12.2018
Finance Administrator
Victoria Beauty
03.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Faculdade Metropolitana Unidas