Alex Sanford Barros
Strategic CFO Advisor
Phone:
+1 737 320-8634 (USA)
+1 780 907-6221 (Canada)
Email:
alexandresanford@msn.com
Address:
3310 W Braker Lane, 300, PO Box 555, Austin, TX 78758
Welcome to Alex Sanford Barros Strategic CFO Advisory & Finance Leadership! I provide fractional CFO leadership and strategic financial advisory to help CEOs scale their companies with a stronger financial strategy and disciplined execution. We improve profitability, strengthen processes and controls, implement financial strategy, and prepare for growth, acquisitions, or capital raising, without the cost of a full-time executive.
EXPERIENCE
Sep 2025-Present
Director
CFO Consulting Partners LLC – USA
As a Fractional CFO, I lead strategic financial initiatives, improving operational efficiency and driving revenue growth through data-driven decision-making.
Mar 2024 – Sep 2025
Principal, Advisory Services
Aligned Financial Solutions Inc. – Canada
CFO advisory for SMEs: strategy, financial management, and processes aligned to drive sustainable growth.
Feb 2018 – Feb 2024
Finance Practice Lead
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Advised SME CEOs on strategy and financial management, aligning business needs with long-term growth plans. Assessed business models and financial environments to ensure value delivery, shifted focus from task execution to client impact, led a team of 15 consultants, and refined advisory solutions to better support decision-making and growth.
Jun 2013 – Jan 2018
Regional Finance Leader
Cargill Canada
Led regional finance across 17 sites, overseeing performance, controls, and capital investments. Managed budgeting, forecasting, and P&L follow-ups, improved KPIs from 65% to 90%, and recognized as a top performer (President’s Club).
2006 – 2012
Senior Finance Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) – Canada
Improved finance function effectiveness through transformation, financial diagnostics, and reporting analysis. Strengthened internal audit and SOX controls, and provided IT controls assurance (operations, change management, and access).
2005 – 2006
Finance Manager (Budgeting & Forecasting)
Coca-Cola – Brazil
Led budgeting and forecasting processes, developing annual plans, forecasts, and monthly reports to improve financial performance, control expenses, and identify business opportunities.
2002 – 2005
Senior Financial Researcher
S&P Ratings & Investment Services – USA
1995 – 1997
Financial Analyst
General Motors (GM) – Brazil
EDUCATION
2023-2024
Postgraduate Degree, Strategy & Innovation
University of Oxford – Saïd Business School, UK
2021
Certificate: The CFO – Becoming a Strategic Partner
The Wharton School – Executive Education, USA
2011-2013
Master of Financial Management (MFM)
University of Alberta – School of Business, Canada
1999-2001
MBA in Finance & Accounting
Regis University – Anderson College of Business, USA
SKILLS
Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis
Budgeting & Forecasting
Leadership & Team Development
Financial Processes & Controls
Costing & Profitability Optimization
Cash Flow Management
Performance Evaluation & KPI Mgmt
Strategic Planning & Implementation
Capital Investment Analysis (CAPEX)
M&A Due Diligence
Capital Structure Management
Keynote Speaker
PRESENTATIONS
May, 2026 - San Antonio, Texas
M&A Strategies Post-Transaction.
The panel was focused on navigating post-transaction challenges, strategic integration, operational alignment, and leadership perspectives following mergers and acquisitions
April, 2026 - Denver, Colorado
Aligning strategic resources to build up capabilities
University of Colorado at Denver, School of Business.
The lecture was about the importance of working and supporting other leaders of the organization by aligning the strategic resources from different perspectives, whether externally or internally, with a focus on capital from Banks and/or investors, aiming to build a competitive advantage and deliver value by assessing and enhancing other major elements of the organization, such as people and technology, as well as mitigating risks.
April, 2026 - Dallas, Texas
The State of Dealmaking
at Dallas Business Symposium.
Supporting clients in raising capital, engaging with investors, and structuring business environment from both strategic and financial perspectives, enabling organizations to enhance value and achieve long-term growth.
March, 2026 - Austin, Texas
Leading Strategic Decisions
at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas.
I had the privilege of speaking to graduate students at St. Edward's University, School of Business, where I provided an insightful guest lecture on leading strategic decisions regarding capital, risk mitigation, and leadership, with a focus on performance, people, and technology.
November, 2025 - Meriadian, Idaho
Presentation to Finance professionals about Bridging Finance and Strategy in Meridian, Idaho.
Following my presentation in Meridian, Idaho, in November 2025, I spoke about the connection between raising capital, performance evaluation and risk mitigation from the CFO perspective.