Paula Franco-Project Management Academy
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Experience
Project Management Academy
The Heineken Company
- Currently undergoing a 36-hour development program incorporating group workshops and practical learning sessions
- Focused on project methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Lean Six Sigma), planning, risk management, and change & stakeholder management
Credit Risk Analyst
The Heineken Company
- Conduct in-depth analyses of credit data and KPIs to assess the creditworthiness of major clients in the Portuguese market
- Evaluate and manage contracts and loans exceeding €100 million, ensuring full compliance with internal risk frameworks and industry regulations
- Partner with account managers and sales teams to align credit risk strategy with commercial objectives, strengthening portfolio quality and reducing exposure
- Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline credit evaluation workflows and develop dynamic reporting dashboards, improving efficiency and minimizing manual errors
Payment Support Specialist
Mable Technology
- Managed accounts receivable processes for a two-sided marketplace healthcare tech company with over 20,000 customers
- Processed up to 600 invoices each month, resulting in 97% on-time payments and 50% reduction in aging accounts
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve payment issues and disputes, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of payment related issues
Volunteer Teacher
Kampoeng Sinaoe
- Volunteered as cross-cultural English teacher contributing to the education and development of over 50 students within the community
- Designed and developed a website for the school
Associate Fund Accountant
HedgeServ
- Monitored daily cash positions and investigated discrepancies across multiple funds with 200+ accounts, resolving complex cash breaks and ensuring timely reconciliation
- Processed P&L reports and streamlined complex accounting processes and quantitative models, generating significant time savings and improving reporting accuracy
- Played a key role in resolving payment and transaction issues under tight deadlines
- Served as a point of contact for stakeholders and brokers, supporting efficient communication in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, and Information Technology.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Accounting, Finance, and Customer Service.
Summary
Independently curious, finance-trained professional (MSc, ACCA in progress) with 5+ years of international experience. Adept at leveraging financial systems and automation tools to enhance efficiency and data-driven decision-making. Strong communicator and facilitator, partnering with L&D to design and deliver impactful corporate training programs.
Skills
- Microsoft 365 Tools (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Sap Copilot)
- Power Bi
- Crm Platforms
- Microsoft Power Platform Tools (Dataverse, Power Project Management Apps, Power Automate)
Languages
Education
University of Porto
Finance · Porto, Portugal
University of Beira Interior
Management · Covilhã, Portugal · Meritorious Academic Performance Worthy of Distinction in the
Certifications & licenses
Chartered Accountant
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Paula is based in Kraków, Poland and prefers 100% remote projects.
Paula speaks the following languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced).
Paula has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Paula has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Paula may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Paula would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Management Academy, Credit Risk Analyst, Payment Support Specialist.
Paula's most recent position is Project Management Academy at The Heineken Company.
In recent years, Paula has worked for The Heineken Company, Mable Technology, Kampoeng Sinaoe, and HedgeServ.
Paula is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare. Paula also has some experience in Information Technology and Education.
Paula is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Customer Service. Paula also has some experience in Project Management and Information Technology.
Paula has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare.
Paula has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Customer Service.
Paula holds a Master in Finance from University of Porto and a Bachelor in Management from University of Beira Interior.
Paula has 1 certificate: Chartered Accountant.
The availability of Paula needs to be confirmed.
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