Carlos Leal

About Carlos Leal

Finance & Technology Strategy Leader | SAP S/4HANA Cloud Expert | Principal Consultant at Leal Consulting GroupI help mid-sized organizations modernize and align their finance, operations, and technology—turning complexity into clarity and enabling sustainable growth.With 20+ years of global experience across ERP, cloud systems, business operations, and capital governance, I specialize in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Finance, digital transformation, and IT strategy. From hands-on system optimization to executive advisory, my focus is delivering real-world results through scalable models, intelligent automation, and people-first execution.As Principal Consultant at Leal Consulting Group, I partner with finance and IT leaders to drive system adoption, process efficiency, and strategic clarity. Whether leading a full-cycle ERP implementation, advising as a fractional CIO, or untangling legacy complexity, I approach every challenge with purpose, precision, and impact.Core Strengths- SAP S/4HANA Cloud Finance | ERP Strategy & Implementation- Business Process Optimization | Change Enablement | Data Migration- IT Service & Business Operations | Vendor & Capital Governance- Cross-Functional Program Delivery (U.S, LATAM, EMEA)- Executive Advisory | Fractional CIO Support | Strategic Planning- Analytics & Automation: Power Platform (BI, Apps, Automate), Embedded Insights, Scalable DashboardsRooted in both finance and IT leadership, I bridge the gap between systems and outcomes—guiding teams through transformation with clarity, agility, and accountability.

Experience

1. Principal Consultant and Managing Partner

   Leal Consulting Group

   Jun 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Fundador y asesor principal de Leal Consulting Group, una empresa consultora que ayuda a organizaciones medianas a modernizar sus operaciones y sistemas financieros. Ofrezco asesoramiento estratégico en ERP con un enfoque central en SAP S/4HANA Cloud Finance, actuando como aliado de confianza en transformación digital, estrategia tecnológica y diseño de procesos.

Education

• Universidad Metropolitana (VE)

  Systems Engineering

  2002 — 2003

• Florida International University - College of Business

  MS, Management Information Systems

  2008 — 2009

• Broward College

  Associate of Arts, Business Administration

  2004 — 2006

• Florida International University

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Information Systems

  2006 — 2007

Skills

• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• IT Operations
• Cloud Computing
• Vendor Management
• Training Delivery
• Microsoft Products
• Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Service Management
• Visio
• Training
• Sharepoint
• Pre-Sales
• Jira
• Microsoft Technologies
• Escalation Management
• System Administration
• Databases
• Procurement
• Windows Azure
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Disaster Recovery
• Enterprise Software
• Incident Management
• Network Administration
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• System Deployment
• Crm
• Itil
• IT Service Management
• Team Leadership
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Change Management
• IT Management
• Consulting
• Integration
• Business Relationship Management
• IT Strategy