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Helder Guimarães is a highly experienced professional with 16 years of expertise in Finance and Strategy. With a broad range of experience in various industries including manufacturing, construction, services, and technology, Helder has proven skills in reporting for stakeholders, negotiation, data structuring and interpretation, and setting strategic KPIs. Additionally, Helder has successfully managed ERP implementations and played a crucial role in M&A transactions, including financial modeling, due diligence processes, and securing necessary credit facilities.
Not only does Helder excel in Finance, but they also possess a strong background in Strategy, driving growth in small to mid-sized companies by closely partnering with Sales and Operations to achieve operational efficiencies. Throughout their career, Helder has worked in multiple cities across Portugal, Germany, the U.S., and Canada, showcasing their adaptability and global mindset. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, Helder is a versatile professional who brings their linguistic skills to the table. Outside of work, Helder enjoys playing various sports like soccer, beach volleyball, and footgolf, as well as traveling with their spouse.
Currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Dudek since 2023, based in Los Angeles, California, Helder has also held leadership positions at Lief Labs and Envent Corporation. They have a strong educational background, with an Executive Program in Business Administration and Management from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a degree in Economics from Universidade do Minho. Helder's exceptional skills and diverse experiences make them an impressive and valuable asset to any organization.
More about this expert
- Full name
- Helder Guimares
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Title
- Chief Financial Officer
- Company
- Dudek (since 2023)
- LinkedIn profile
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/helderguimaraes/
- LinkedIn Connections
- 8187
- Summary
- I'm a professional with 16 years of experience in Finance and Strategy and a vast experience in manufacturing, construction, services, and technology across a handful of industries focused on both B2B and B2C. My key skills are in reporting for stakeholders including PE or VC firms, negotiation with both customer and suppliers, data structuring and interpretation and setting strategic KPIs as well as supporting growth initiatives and identifying market opportunities. Additionally, I have successfully managed various ERP implementations as an executive sponsor and assisted with M&A transactions, including the financial modeling, the due diligence process and by securing necessary credit facilities and other financial instruments. Aside from my background in Finance I have spent part of my career working in Strategy, fueling growth in small to midsized companies by partnering with very closely with Sales and Operations to drive efficiencies and growth. Throughout my career I've worked in various cities in Portugal, Germany, U.S., and Canada over the past few years and I speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish. In my free time I play soccer, beach volleyball, footgolf and travel with my wife.
- Skills
- Financial Analysis Forecasting
Education
- UCLA Anderson School of Management
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Executive Program
Attended in 2014 - 2015
Field of study: Business Administration and Management - Universidade do Minho
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Degree
Attended in 2002 - 2006
Field of study: Economics
Positions
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Dudek
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Chief Financial Officer
Apr 2023 - Present
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Lief Labs
California, United States
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Chief Financial Officer
Mar 2020 - Nov 2022
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Envent Corporation
Long Beach, California, United States
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VP of Strategy / CSO
Jan 2018 - Mar 2020
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Envent Corporation
Long Beach, California
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VP of Finance / CFO
Nov 2013 - Jan 2018
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Martifer Group
Greater Los Angeles Area
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VP of Finance for North America
Mar 2010 - Nov 2013
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Martifer Group
Aveiro Area, Portugal
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Corporate Controller
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
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GE
Cologne Area, Germany
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Financial Analyst
Sep 2007 - Feb 2009