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Luisa Santos

Fractional CFO, Consultant & Trainer in Business Management, Leadership and Team Development

About Me

Luísa dos Santos is a consultant and trainer specializing in organizational development, strategic management, and team empowerment, recognized for her sophisticated, clear, and deeply human approach. With solid experience in financial management, team leadership, and operational optimization, she combines business rigor, human sensitivity, and confident, calm, and magnetic communication—a signature that sets her apart in the market. Her approach bridges technical precision (finance, strategy, processes) with emotional intelligence (team dynamics, leadership, decision-making). Luísa helps companies and leaders create sustainable growth, regulated teams, and high-performance cultures—without stress, confusion, or burnout. Her methodology integrates principles of Management Psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and modern People Leadership frameworks, ensuring consistent results in both human behavior and financial performance.

Jurisdiction

Portugal

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Finance Director
2022 - 2025

A Finance Director is responsible for the financial planning and operations of a company. Their primary duties include evaluating financial markets, preparing financial reports, and finding solutions to financial issues. They also provide financial recommendations to ensure that a company meets all of its financial goals. Duties and Responsibilities • Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the business • Manage company bookkeepers as required • Perform a full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts. • Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring, and controls. • Summarize financial status by collecting information, preparing a balance sheet, profit loss, and other statements. • Set up/ manage cloud-based accounting system for the business • Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports • Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company • Understand and adhere to local financial regulations and legislation • Cash flow management • Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business • Debt management and collection • Preparing Annual tax and Audit information • Tracking project costs

Education

Masters of ManagementISCTE
2011 - 2012

Skills

Core skills0
Languages3

Languages

English
Spanish
Portuguese