Financial Services
Holding Companies
Professional Services
Manufacturing
Technology, Information and Media
Administrative and Support Services
Active
JA

Joao Almeida

CFO

About Me

Global Finance & Strategy Executive | C-Suite Leader | Restructuring, Governance & Tax Advisory I am a strategic and results-driven executive with over 20 years of international leadership experience across financial services, tax advisory, restructuring, and corporate governance. My career spans C-Suite roles including CFO, COO, CEO, and Board Director, where I have consistently delivered transformation, growth, and resilience for multinational corporations, private enterprises, and high-net-worth clients. I specialize in: Restructuring & Turnaround Leadership – guiding distressed organizations through recovery, optimizing liquidity, and delivering sustainable profitability. International Tax & Governance – expertise in cross-border structuring, OECD transfer pricing, BEPS Pillar 2, fiduciary and private wealth solutions. Strategic Growth & M&A – leading complex due diligence, post-merger integration, and structuring deals to maximize long-term value. Sustainability & ESG Alignment – advancing governance frameworks and funding strategies that support environmentally sustainable and socially responsible growth. 💡 My leadership style is collaborative, client-focused, and impact-driven. I thrive at the intersection of finance, governance, and strategy, working with Boards, investors, and senior stakeholders to shape long-term vision and deliver measurable results. Key Highlights ✔ C-Suite experience across Europe, LATAM, and APAC (CFO, COO, CEO, Regional CFO). ✔ Board Member with cross-border regulatory and compliance oversight. ✔ Extensive background with Big 4-level tax advisory, fiduciary structures, and private wealth. ✔ Proven success in fundraising, ESG-compliant financial strategy, and stakeholder engagement. ✔ Advisor to multinational, family office, and private equity clients. 📌 Open to Board, CEO, CFO, COO, and Managing Director opportunities where I can leverage my expertise in global finance, governance, and restructuring to create lasting value.

Jurisdiction

Portugal | Spain | Italy | Ireland | United Kingdom | Netherlands

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
CFOTontine Trust
2024 - Present

• Spearheaded BEPS Pillar 2 and GloBE implementation across jurisdictions. • Designed ERP-driven FP&A models, improving forecasting accuracy by 15%. • Managed treasury, liquidity forecasting, and multi-entity compliance. • Advised on fiduciary structuring, tax risk management, and automation strategies. • Directed international tax advisory and compliance functions, including BEPS Pillar 2, GloBE, IIR, and UTPR implementation. • Led corporate structuring for cross-border transactions, aligning tax strategies with growth objectives. • Partnered with the CEO and executive team on strategic planning, organisational priorities, and culture transformation • Spearheaded VAT, transfer pricing, and governance across multiple jurisdictions. • Provided board-level technical support, ensuring alignment between finance systems and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Core skills5
Languages4

Skills

Financial Services
Holding Companies
Professional Services
Manufacturing
Technology, Information, and Media

Languages

English (British)
English
Portuguese
Spanish

Services