financial consultancy for business owners
numbers you understand.
decisions you can trust.
We structure your company's finances so every figure makes sense and every decision comes from data.
financial intelligence lifting your business performance
financial clarity
You know exactly what you spend, what you earn and where the bottlenecks are — without relying on improvised spreadsheets.
cash control
Real operational predictability. Know in advance what comes in, what goes out and how your business sustains itself over time.
data-driven decisions
P&L, budget and strategic planning structured so that every step of growth is underpinned by real numbers.
which one is you?
I want to get my finances in order
"Revenue comes in, but I don't know where it goes. I want to understand my real profit and take control of my cash."
- Personal and business accounts still mixed together
- No clarity on the real margin of each project or product
- Decisions made on intuition, not data
I want to scale with control
"My company has grown and so has the complexity. I need processes, strategic vision and someone who understands the numbers with me."
- Operation growing with no visibility of results by area
- No management P&L or structured budget
- Strategic decisions without reliable data behind them
I want a corporate finance lens on the business
"The operation is robust, but the gap between what we decide and what gets executed isn't measured. And what isn't measured doesn't get fixed."
for small businesses
You win the work and deliver great projects, but the lack of a financial routine keeps you from seeing your actual profit. We help you organise your accounts and structure your finances so growth comes with control.
Financial Mentoring
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Economic Studies
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for mid-sized businesses
Your business has taken off and the processes have gained volume. Now, the absence of structured controllership is the biggest bottleneck to growth. We build robust processes and provide dedicated, ongoing support.
Controllership as a Service
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Economic Studies
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financial intelligence
We apply a Corporate Finance lens to every area of the business: FP&A, logistics, procurement, financial result and new ventures. A hybrid, modular consultancy with a weekly cadence alongside each department and a monthly presentation to senior leadership. Our reference engagement: 5+ years alongside a retailer with a turnover of R$170M a year.
Financial Intelligence
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how we work
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We get to know where your company is right now, the main challenges, and whether it makes sense to work together. No obligation, no pitch: just an honest conversation about where your business is and where it wants to go.
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Based on the initial conversation, we recommend the product that best fits your moment: Financial Mentoring for those putting the basics in place, Economic Studies for specific decisions that need deep analysis, Controllership for companies that need processes, a team and continuous strategic vision, or Financial Intelligence for larger operations wanting a corporate finance lens on every area of the business. You receive a clear proposal — no generic packages.
what we deliver in practice
our clients
plus 90+ companies across 9 years in business.
who trusts barlavento
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"With Barlavento at the helm, I feel confident in the pace of getting back on course — that's the greatest value you bring: staying calm, adjusting and moving forward. It makes us more consistent and gives us more confidence. If we were on our own in this process, it would be much harder."
"It was a brilliant improvement. We won't forget how bad things were before."
"This overview will help us make decisions for next year. The work Barlavento is doing, holding all of this together, is very important. This was a fantastic recovery."
"I have very high confidence in you — both in the technical ability to understand the business as a whole and in the execution."
about barlavento
We believe the individual holds power over money, and that this power begins with awareness. That's why we share financial knowledge: knowing is always better than not knowing.
Barlavento was born from a clear intention that expands into transformation. We work towards calm, enduring, long-term building, alongside those who run businesses. We speak with authority, in an accessible way: simple, without being simplistic.
No easy promises and no hyperbole: just method, clarity and data to underpin every decision your company makes.
who leads barlavento
Arthur Ramos
Co-Founder
Ricardo Oliveira
Partner
César Marinho
Co-Founder
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Financial analysis and insights for business owners (in Portuguese).
common questions
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I already have an accountant. What does Barlavento do differently?
An accountant and a financial consultancy are complementary roles, not competing ones. The accountant looks after tax compliance and legal obligations — a fundamental, irreplaceable role. Barlavento works on the management side: management P&L, cash flow, pricing, budgeting and financial strategy. Two different lenses on the same business.
What size of company do you work with?
We serve companies at three stages: small businesses (up to R$5 million/year) with Financial Mentoring, mid-sized businesses (R$5 to R$70 million/year) with Controllership, and larger operations (above R$70 million/year) with Financial Intelligence. What matters more than size is the stage: companies that already have revenue and real customers, and want to grow with control — whatever their sector.
How does the initial conversation work?
It's a 30-minute conversation, free of charge and with no obligation. We want to understand where your company is, its main financial challenges and what you expect from this kind of work. By the end, you'll know exactly what we would do together and whether it makes sense to move forward.
How long until I start seeing results?
It depends on the stage and scope of the work. In general, the first gains in clarity and control appear within the first 60 to 90 days, once the P&L and cash flow routines start running. More structural improvements (such as margin gains and cash predictability) emerge between 3 and 6 months of ongoing work.
Do you work on site or remotely?
We work 100% remotely, with companies across Brazil and abroad. We use digital collaboration tools and communicate by video and message. Distance doesn't compromise the depth of the work, and the flexibility makes it easier to fit around a business owner's routine.
Do my finances need to be organised before we start?
No. In most cases, financial disorganisation is precisely the starting point. We start from wherever your company is, even if that means sorting out the basics first. There is no "wrong" starting state for serious financial work.
I've worked with a consultant who vanished after the diagnosis. What's different here?
We understand that frustration: it's one of the most common complaints we hear. That's why our model is designed for medium- and long-term engagement. The diagnosis is the beginning of a working relationship, not a standalone product. We stay alongside the company while the changes are being implemented and consolidated.
shall we book a conversation about your company's finances?
Fill in the form to book the initial conversation — free and with no obligation. Or reach us directly.