Rodrigo Akira Yamaguchi

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ABOUT RODRIGO AKIRA YAMAGUCHI

I am a high-impact finance leader with end-to-end P&L accountability, driving strategic business outcomes through robust FP & A, rigorous cost control, and proactive scenario modeling. Over the last two years, I have spearheaded Suzano’s digital finance transformation program, delivering data-driven insights that improved forecast accuracy and accelerated decision-making across diverse business units.As head of FinanceTech, I lead cross-functional teams to deploy automation solutions and digital finance tools—reducing monthly close times by 30% and streamlining management reporting. My work has elevated operational efficiency, expanded margin visibility, and instilled a culture of continuous improvement. Through a combination of real-time analytics and predictive modeling, I proactively identify growth opportunities and mitigate emerging risks, ensuring our finance function remains an agile partner to the broader organization.I recently began serving as a part-time professor, bridging academia and industry by teaching practical methods of adopting GenAI tools for advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making. This initiative underscores my commitment to shaping forward-thinking professionals who can leverage cutting-edge technology for tangible business impact.