Roberto Arbe
CFO at EQUIP
Peru
Overview
Work Experience
Chief Financial Officer
2023 - Current
Construction materials digital distributor startup in LatAm - Led cross-functional teams to align financial and operational strategies, driving growth and optimizing performance. - Partnered with the CEO on fundraising efforts, securing investments from venture capital funds. - Supervised growth initiatives across departments with C-levels, enhancing scalability and cost efficiency to support long-term strategic goals.
Product Lead
2023 - 2023
- Led the development of Clara's new banking unit business plan, aligning product roadmap and tech execution across teams. - Managed leadership team and external stakeholders' engagement to ensure the product met strategic objectives and timelines.
Strategic Finance Lead
2021 - 2023
Clara is the leading spend management platform for companies in Latin America: - Contributed to the $60M Series B round and $150M debt facility, collaborating with global teams and investors throughout the processes. - Collaborated with marketing, sales, and country heads to optimize financial strategies, driving growth and profitability improvements. -Helped shape Clara’s M&A strategy, identifying potential acquisition targets and assessing key opportunities in Mexico and Brazil.
Investment Associate
2021 - 2021
Investment Analyst
2019 - 2021
Seed stage venture capital fund based in Peru investing across Spanish-speaking Latin America
FP&A Intern
2018 - 2019
Premier distributor of mining, construction, and agriculture equipment.