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International finance executive, CFO and PhD in Finance.
Connecting finance, science, governance and technology to create sustainable value.
David Ferreira Moreira is an international finance executive and Chief Financial Officer with a PhD in Finance, combining strategic financial leadership with a strong focus on governance, business transformation and emerging technologies.
Currently serving as CFO of FairJourney Biologics, an international biotechnology CRO specialising in antibody discovery and engineering, David operates at the intersection of finance, science, strategy and innovation.
His professional focus spans financial strategy, enterprise value creation, performance management, corporate governance, audit and risk oversight, international business operations, digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
David is particularly interested in helping innovative and growth-oriented businesses strengthen financial discipline, scale sustainably, improve governance and capture the opportunities created by advances in biotechnology and AI.
He brings a combination of financial expertise, strategic perspective and transformation-oriented leadership relevant to executive management teams, boards, supervisory bodies and audit committees.
Analytical rigour
Doctoral research in finance and a data-driven approach to planning, risk and performance.
Commercial understanding
Experience across technology, e-commerce, retail and life sciences, in international businesses.
Strategic leadership
Leading finance through growth, transformation and change, with a focus on long-term value.
Chief Financial Officer
International biotechnology CRO specialising in antibody discovery and engineering.
Director
Director-level finance role at the Prague-based online grocery group.
Chief Financial Officer
Led finance at the Prague-based hospitality group behind Manifesto's food and culture markets.
Chief Financial Officer
Led finance at an early-stage company, putting in place cash management principles and processes.
Director, FP&A Europe
Led financial planning and analysis for Audible's European business.
Senior Finance Controller, Group Investments
Finance experience at Europe's leading online fashion platform.
Head of Finance
The fastest-growing tech startup in the DACH & CEE region.
Manager
Finance experience at one of Europe's largest department store groups.
Independent CFO Advisory
CFO-as-a-Service for growth companies: business data, fundraising, FP&A and turnaround.
Education & continuing learning
Education
PhD in Finance
Prague University of Economics and Business
CS50 for Educators
Harvard University, 2020
SQL for Data Science
University of California, Davis, 2019
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