Lucas Duarte
About Lucas Duarte
Lucas Duarte is a Corporate Finance Manager at Tennant Company, where he has worked since 2021. He has nearly a decade of experience in finance and business management, having held various roles in companies such as BD, Tennant Company, and Vale, and has lived and studied in multiple countries.
Current Role at Tennant Company
Lucas Duarte serves as the Corporate Finance Manager at Tennant Company, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis, contributing to the company's strategic financial decisions. His expertise in finance allows him to manage budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses effectively. Lucas's work at Tennant Company builds on his previous experience as a Senior Financial Analyst within the same organization, where he worked from 2018 to 2021.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Tennant Company, Lucas Duarte worked as a Financial Analyst at BD from 2017 to 2018. His responsibilities included analyzing financial data and supporting decision-making processes. Additionally, he served as a Performance Management Senior Analyst at Vale from 2010 to 2016, where he focused on performance metrics and financial reporting. His diverse background in finance spans nearly a decade and includes roles in various industries, including mining and medical devices.
Education and Professional Development
Lucas Duarte has a strong educational background in finance and management. He studied Economics at Ibmec, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at EM Strasbourg Business School, where he achieved a Bachelor's degree in European Management in 2009. Lucas also completed a Micro-Masters in Supply Chain Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2019. Currently, he is pursuing an MBA in Finance at Fundação Dom Cabral, which he began in 2012.
International Experience and Diverse Perspectives
Lucas Duarte has lived, studied, or worked in multiple countries, including Brazil, the United States, Japan, France, and Ireland. This international exposure has provided him with diverse perspectives and insights into global finance and business practices. His experiences in different cultural contexts contribute to his ability to approach financial challenges with innovative solutions.
Specializations in Finance
Lucas Duarte specializes in various areas within finance, including financial planning and analysis (FP&A), supply chain management, margin optimization, and financial modeling. His skills extend to budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, process management, business analytics, performance management, statistics, valuation, economic order quantity (EOQ), and procurement. This broad expertise enables him to address complex financial issues effectively.