Rui Pedro De Sa Lopes
About Rui Pedro De Sa Lopes
Rui Pedro De Sa Lopes is the Head of FP&A at Linnworks, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, having held leadership roles at various companies including MetaPack Group, Equals Money, and Temenos.
Current Role at Linnworks
Rui Pedro De Sa Lopes serves as the Head of FP&A at Linnworks since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving revenue, optimizing costs, and protecting profit margins. He emphasizes improving communication and reporting across divisions to enhance overall financial performance. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to developing incisive reporting frameworks that support profit growth through effective business partnering.
Previous Experience in Financial Leadership
Prior to his current position, Rui held several significant roles in financial leadership. He worked at Equals Money as Head of FP&A from 2019 to 2021, and at MetaPack Group in the same capacity from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes serving as Financial Controller at Temenos from 2011 to 2012 and at Cushman & Wakefield from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he was a Finance Business Partner at CPA Global from 2013 to 2016.
Educational Background and Professional Development
Rui Pedro De Sa Lopes has a strong educational background in finance and accounting. He studied European Business Administration with specializations in Management Accounting and Corporate Finance at the University of Wolverhampton, earning a BA (Hons). He also studied Accounting and Finance at Hogeschool Inholland, achieving an HEAO Diploma. Since 2012, he has been pursuing professional qualifications with The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, working towards CIMA ACMA CGMA.
Expertise in Financial Strategy and Analysis
Rui specializes in business partnering and revenue growth through commercial analysis. His expertise includes budgeting, planning, forecasting, and M&A. He has a proven track record in technology modernization, business transformation, and operational reviews. His ability to distill and interpret complex data allows him to identify commercial opportunities effectively. Rui is known for building consensus and fostering collaboration to achieve financial targets.
Early Career and Foundational Experience
Rui's career began with various roles in technology and consultancy services from 2000 to 2005. He gained foundational experience at top-tier employers, including Accenture, where he worked as a Client Financial Management Analyst from 2005 to 2008. This early experience provided him with a solid technical grounding in finance, which has been instrumental in his subsequent roles in financial leadership.