Aluisio de Mello Barretto, MBA

Director of Operations, Finance and Administrative - COO / CFO @ SQ Química

About

Executive senior with more than 30 years of experience in operations, finance, administration, and auditing, with a solid track record in senior leadership positions, including Director of Operations, Director of Administration and Finance, Administrative and Finance Manager, Senior Auditor, and Accountant. MBA in Management from PUC-Rio. Advisory Board Member certified by Board Academy Brasil and currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Artificial Intelligence for Leadership and Management at PUC-Campinas.Currently, he leads the Operations, Finance, and Administration areas in the chemicals sector, with direct responsibility for process evolution, strengthening corporate governance (compliance), implementation and maintenance of ISO certifications, consolidation of ESG practices, and adoption of new technologies, especially in logistics. He focuses on operational efficiency, business security, business continuity, and value generation for partners, clients, and other stakeholders.He has extensive experience in leading Corporate Governance and Compliance programs, with emphasis on implementing the QMS based on ISO 9001:2015 in large-scale projects. He has also contributed to process modernization and the integration of sustainable and technological practices into management routines.Previously, he served as Director in a food industry company, responsible for the administrative and financial areas of the plant, stores, and franchises, in a company supported by the Portuguese government through the Portugal 2020 program and recognized as an innovation company.Throughout his career, he has gained experience in the administrative and financial management of major heavy construction projects with budgets exceeding US$ 2.2 billion, covering hydroelectric power plants, water treatment systems, airports, and interceptor tunnels. He has led multicultural and multidisciplinary teams across areas such as finance, IT, HR, procurement, logistics, communications, general services, social responsibility, and union relations.A self-taught professional with strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, strategic vision, financial analysis expertise, and conflict-resolution ability, consistently oriented toward results, overcoming challenges, and continuous improvement.

Country

Brazil

City

Vinhedo

Industry

Chemicals

Skill

Inteligência artificial, Gestão operacional, Integração de tecnologia, Nível de conselho, Análise de negócios, Gestão de conflitos, Planejamento Estratégico, Governança corporativa, Conselhos consultivos, Análise e planejamento financeiro corporativo, Implementação de KPI, Análise de demonstrações financeiras, Inglês, Fluxo de caixa, Liderança de equipe multifuncional, Liderança, Consultoría, Auditorías contables, Contabilidad, Sindicato

Experience

Director of Operations, Finance and Administrative - COO / CFO

SQ Química

2023-3 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Brazil

Director of Operations, Finance and Administrative at SQ Química. Responsible for leading the operations, administrative and financial areas, implementing and supporting the improvement of processes and procedures aimed at continuous improvement, business security, continuity of operations, qualified Corporate Governance system, customers and Stakeholders satisfaction. Leading the implementation of the QMS - Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015) and consolidation of ESG scope.

Partner and Administrative and Financial Director

Bonna Gluten Free

2019-3 - 2025-3 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Braga, Portugal

Administrative and Financial Manager

Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção

2013-10 - 2018-12 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Panamá City, Panamá

Expansion Project of Tocumen International Airport - New Passenger Air Terminal - Panama (Oct/2013 - Dec/2018) Financial Administrative Manager of large heavy construction projects, having as main responsibilities: ‑ Management of all Financial department not limited to accounting, treasury and accounts payable ‑ Management of financial programming and cash flow ‑ Management of accounting consolidation and management reports ‑ Management and preparation of financial and administrative reports ‑ Following up contracts, insurances and sureties ‑ Responsible for disclosing, implementing, monitoring and enforcing the Organization's Governance System (Compliance). Ensure its entirety within the scope of the Projects, for an Ethical, Integral and Transparent performance. ‑ Management of the entire administrative area of the project, including the following areas: General Field Services, Administration, Transport Services, Human Resources, People and Organization, Labor and Union Relations, IT and Telecommunications, Assets Security, Corporate Social Responsibility (ESG ), Communication and Image, Purchase, Logistics and Imports. ‑ Management of the People and Organization area, visualizing and monitoring the growth and integration of talents (locals and expatriates) within the company ‑ Negotiation with suppliers and contractors and their evaluation ‑ Support to the General Director of Contracts/Projects in decisionmaking in the various areas of the projects ‑ Responsible for the good relationship and control of the local labor union active in the projects and with the community around them.

Administrative and Financial Manager

Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção

2010-1 - 2013-9 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Panamá City, Panamá

Panama City Sanitation Project - Wastewater Treatment Plant and Interceptor Tunnel - Panama (Jan/2010 - Sep/2013) Financial Administrative Manager of large heavy construction projects, having as main responsibilities: ‑ Management of all Financial department not limited to accounting, treasury and accounts payable ‑ Management of financial programming and cash flow ‑ Management of accounting consolidation and management reports ‑ Management and preparation of financial and administrative reports ‑ Following up contracts, insurances and sureties ‑ Responsible for disclosing, implementing, monitoring and enforcing the Organization's Governance System (Compliance). Ensure its entirety within the scope of the Projects, for an Ethical, Integral and Transparent performance. ‑ Management of the entire administrative area of the project, including the following areas: General Field Services, Administration, Transport Services, Human Resources, People and Organization, Labor and Union Relations, IT and Telecommunications, Assets Security, Corporate Social Responsibility (ESG ), Communication and Image, Purchase, Logistics and Imports. ‑ Management of the People and Organization area, visualizing and monitoring the growth and integration of talents (locals and expatriates) within the company ‑ Negotiation with suppliers and contractors and their evaluation ‑ Support to the General Director of Contracts/Projects in decisionmaking in the various areas of the projects ‑ Responsible for the good relationship and control of the local labor union active in the projects and with the community around them.

Administrative and Financial Manager

Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção

2005-3 - 2009-12 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Dominican Republic

OEC - Pinalito Hydroelectric Project - Dominican Republic - (Mar/2005 - Dec/2009) Financial Administrative Manager of large heavy construction projects, having as main responsibilities: ‑ Management of all Financial department not limited to accounting, treasury and accounts payable ‑ Management of financial programming and cash flow ‑ Management of accounting consolidation and management reports ‑ Management and preparation of financial and administrative reports ‑ Following up contracts, insurances and sureties ‑ Responsible for disclosing, implementing, monitoring and enforcing the Organization's Governance System (Compliance). Ensure its entirety within the scope of the Projects, for an Ethical, Integral and Transparent performance. ‑ Management of the entire administrative area of the project, including the following areas: General Field Services, Administration, Transport Services, Human Resources, People and Organization, Labor and Union Relations, IT and Telecommunications, Assets Security, Corporate Social Responsibility (ESG ), Communication and Image, Purchase, Logistics and Imports. ‑ Management of the People and Organization area, visualizing and monitoring the growth and integration of talents (locals and expatriates) within the company ‑ Negotiation with suppliers and contractors and their evaluation ‑ Support to the General Director of Contracts/Projects in decisionmaking in the various areas of the projects ‑ Responsible for the good relationship and control of the local labor union active in the projects and with the community around them.

Accountant and Finance

Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção

1998-7 - 2005-2 · 6 yrs 8 mos

Brasil

Senior Accountant and Finance, covering the accounting of Construction Projects in Brazil and abroad. Consolidation of financial statements Monitoring and support in the accounting and financial management of the Projects, Branches and Subsidiaries in Brazil and abroad Support and monitoring of external audits Preparation of accounting and financial reports for internal and external use Support to the legal area in the elaboration of patrimonial movements Preparation of reports for the CVM - Securities and Exchange Commission and other Financial Institutions

Senior Consultant

PwC Brasil

1993-7 - 1998-7 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Brasil

Senior Consultant and Auditor leading work teams. Audit experience in small, medium and large companies, acquired in companies and large-scale industries, mining companies, food industries, media companies, holding companies, commerce in general, among others. Cia. Vale do Rio Doce, IBM, IBM Leasing, Shell, Cia. Docas, Caixa Econômica Federal, Grupo Globopar, Sotreq, Caemi Group, Latasa, White Martins, among others. Experience in the preparation of consolidated financial statements of companies and corporate groups and reports of recommendations for improvement of the accounting systems and internal controls of audited companies.