Francisco Murakami Martins
About Francisco Murakami Martins
Francisco Murakami Martins is the CFO for the Latin America Region at ThyssenKrupp, based in Dallas, Texas. He has extensive experience in finance, having held senior roles at various companies and possesses expertise in USGAAP and IFRS.
Current Role at ThyssenKrupp
Francisco Murakami Martins holds the position of Chief Financial Officer for the Latin America region at ThyssenKrupp. His role includes overseeing financial operations and strategy, focusing on enhancing financial performance and operational efficiency. Based in Dallas, Texas, Martins is responsible for managing financial reporting, tax strategy, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. He is adept in working with multinational teams, ensuring alignment with the company's global financial goals.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Francisco Murakami Martins has acquired vast experience in finance and accounting roles. He served as Head of Finance for US & Latin America at Whitney International University System for four years and held the same position at International Hospital Corporation for one year. Prior to these, he was the Head of Finance Latin America for Orange / France Telecom for four years. His earlier roles include SVP Controller at Embratel / Vesper Telecom S.A. - Diveo Broadband Networks, Corporate Controller at Alstom Power, and Audit Manager at PwC, where he worked for a decade.
Educational Background
Francisco Murakami Martins holds a Master's degree in International Finance from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, completed in 2013. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Accounting from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, where he also achieved a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices.
Expertise and Skills
Martins has a robust background in managing large, multicultural teams and implementing financial systems. His expertise extends to USGAAP and IFRS, consolidation, tax, transfer pricing, internal controls, and SOX compliance. He has hands-on experience in cash flow management, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), payroll, and procurement. Additionally, he has been instrumental in ERP system implementations such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, MS Great Plains, and IQMS.
Significant Contributions
Francisco Murakami Martins has played critical roles in multiple mergers and acquisitions, overseeing due diligence and integration processes. He successfully led IRS and CPA audits, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy. Martins has also developed and executed financial systems and processes that significantly contributed to company growth and profitability. His work in implementing Shared Service Centers has further enhanced operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness across various regions.