Christian Andrade
Fenix Partner Director
São Paulo, Brazil
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'11 years as Partner Director at Fênix Consultoria, 7 years working experience as a Finance Director at Fumex Tabacalera(American Subsidiary) and 4 years’ experience as CIO at CdF International, with more than 24 years in Executive Positions in Finance, Operations and IT. Has international experience as Program and Project Manager in Brazil, Holland, Spain, Italy, UK, US, Indonesia, Philippines, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Argentina. With deep knowledge in cost and staff reorganization, change management, project finance, company and project valuation, budget and cash flow control, funding, infra-structure projects, corporate policies, standards and procedures to achieve Sarbanes Oxley compliance, ERP implementation and project management. Pursuing 2 Masters degrees (Management Science – Kent, UK and Accounting -UFBa), MBA in Corporate Finance (FGV), and BA in Accounting and BS in Computer Science (Both @ UFBa). Also have the following qualifications: PgMP – Program Management Professional (PMI), PMP – Project Management Professional(PMI). After a successful change management in Fumex Tabacalera, is pursuing a PhD in Accounting and Finance at Universidade de São Paulo (FEA-USP). Natural leadership, mentoring and coaching skills, high commitment, structured thinking, and excellent negotiations skills completes my profile.
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Optimizing LATAM Operations with Microsoft BC and Copilot: A Unified Architecture Approach
A robust finance core model and multi-country LATAM localization have been implemented within a single Business Central (BC) tenant architecture, supporting 500 BC users across the region. This approach, successfully deployed in Brazil and Colombia, with plans to expand to Mexico and Peru, leverages Microsoft Business Central to create a unified finance core model that supports the unique localization requirements of each LATAM country while maintaining centralized financial governance. The architecture features a single chart of accounts, unified dimensions, and master data across all countries, with the BC consolidation tool efficiently managing financial operations. Microsoft Copilot accelerates the development process, enabling the rapid generation of LATAM-specific financial reports and customized dashboards. Centralized support, user administration, and development are managed in Brazil, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the region. This project demonstrates how a well-designed BC architecture, focused on a strong finance core model, can streamline operations and drive compliance across multiple LATAM countries within a single tenant environment.
What is necessary to Implement Business Central in Brazil
Organizations in North America and Europe often express a desire to expand their operations into Brazil. Successfully navigating this expansion presents challenges, such as adhering to local requirements like taxes, electronic invoicing, and tax books. Additionally, grappling with tenant-specific, global requirement conflicts, and cultural considerations such as language becomes crucial. This session aims to delve into these topics, offering insights to sidestep potential pitfalls and minimize risks associated with such implementations.
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