Henrique R.

Finance Executive | Corporate Finance | Agribusiness | Investment Platforms

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

About

Finance Executive with 19 years of experience leading finance functions across investment platforms, agribusiness and multinational companies. Extensive background in capital allocation, corporate finance, M&A, business transformation, governance and controllership, supporting institutional investors and executive leadership in high-growth and complex business environments.

Experience

  • Executive Finance Manager | Controller at IHARA Defensivos Agrícolas
    Aug 2025 - Jul 2026 · 1 yr

    Led the Corporate Controllership function, overseeing Controllership, Tax, Cost Accounting and Business Controlling for a multinational agrochemicals company with approximately USD 1 billion in annual revenue. Interim report to CEO. Led a team of approximately 30 professionals, supporting Executive Management through statutory reporting, governance, business controlling and financial performance analysis.

  • CFO (iterim - Corporate Finance) at Damha Agro AD
    Dec 2024 - Aug 2025 · 9 mos

    - Led the company's financial turnaround, driving liquidity preservation, cash flow stabilization and working capital optimization. - Negotiated and restructured approximately BRL 240MM of financial debt, extending the average maturity profile to five years while preserving funding capacity. - Implemented operational efficiency initiatives and reprioritized approximately BRL 40MM of CAPEX investments. - Redesigned the Finance organization, strengthening governance, financial controls, reporting and management decision support. - Supported strategic portfolio optimization through asset divestment initiatives and business stabilization actions.

  • Sr. Controller (Radar S/A - JV Cosan & TIAA fund) at Cosan
    Jan 2014 - Dec 2024 · 11 yrs

    Roles held: - Sr. Controller Brazil (2021–2025) - Controller Chile (2019–2020) - Controllership Coordinator (2016–2018) - Business Development/ M&A Specialist (2014–2015). Finance executive with progressive leadership roles over an 11-year career at one of Latin America's largest farmland investment platforms, managing financial governance across Brazil and Chile. - Led Controllership, Financial Reporting, Consolidation, Tax, Internal Controls (SOX), External Audit and Corporate Governance for complex multi-entity operations. - Supported the financial oversight of an investment portfolio exceeding BRL 17 billion, partnering with executive leadership and shareholders on strategic decision-making. - Led finance transformation initiatives, corporate reorganizations, process standardization and governance enhancements, strengthening reporting quality and internal control environment. - Participated in strategic M&A transactions, financial due diligence, post-acquisition integration and business expansion initiatives across agribusiness and forestry operations. - Developed executive reporting packages, Board materials and financial analyses supporting capital allocation, business performance and long-term investment decisions. - Built and led high-performing finance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and business partnering.

  • Equity Analyst – Agribusiness, Petrochemicals and Oil & Gas at Fiducia Asset Mgt/ Grand Prix Fund
    Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    - Buy-side investment analysis focused on agribusiness, petrochemicals and oil & gas sectors - Financial modeling, valuation, industry analysis and investment research - Supported investment decision-making through strategic and market analysis

  • Investors Relations at Minerva Foods
    Feb 2008 - Jan 2010 · 2 yrs

    - Supported investor relations activities, financial communications and interaction with market participants - Assisted in financial analysis, reporting materials and capital markets routines