Carolina Pereira

VP, Finance Shared Services

Professional Overview
Carolina Pereira is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience across diverse industries. As the VP of Finance Shared Services at Unified Women's Healthcare, she leverages her expertise in financial operations, strategic planning, and process optimization to drive organizational efficiency and profitability.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In her current role as VP of Finance Shared Services at Unified Women's Healthcare, Carolina is responsible for overseeing the company's financial shared services function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, and financial reporting. She has implemented streamlined processes and enhanced data analytics capabilities, resulting in improved financial visibility and decision-making across the organization.

Career Progression
Prior to her current position, Carolina held several leadership roles in the finance and accounting domains. She served as the Sr Director of Finance at Unified Women's Healthcare, Director of Accounting at Cross Country Home Services, and Director of Finance Americas at Thales e-Security. Earlier in her career, she held positions at Assurant Inc. and DHL Express, where she gained valuable experience in strategic financial planning, analysis, and shared services management.

Academic Background
Carolina holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Miami, where she graduated cum laude. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed advanced training in finance, accounting, and leadership development.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial operations and shared services management

• Accounting and financial reporting

• Strategic planning and process optimization

• Data analytics and business intelligence

• Cross-functional collaboration and team leadership

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Carolina has led high-impact initiatives that have improved financial efficiency, enhanced decision-making capabilities, and contributed to the overall success of the organizations she has served. Notable achievements include:

• Spearheaded the implementation of a centralized finance shared services model at Unified Women's Healthcare, resulting in a 20% reduction in operating costs and a 15% improvement in process cycle times.

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive financial reporting and analytics platform, enabling real-time visibility into key performance indicators and driving more informed strategic decisions.

• Served as a subject matter expert and contributor to industry publications, sharing best practices and insights on finance shared services optimization.

Conclusion
With her extensive experience, proven track record of success, and commitment to driving continuous improvement, Carolina Pereira is a valuable asset to Unified Women's Healthcare and the finance industry as a whole. Her strategic vision, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership style position her as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to her colleagues and clients.