Official IBM & Anaplan Partner · Brazil & Global

Agile planning. Decisions that work.

We are specialists in IBM Planning Analytics and Anaplan. We connect technology, data and process to what truly matters for your business — with offices in São Paulo, Florianópolis and Sydney, and projects across 4 continents.

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15+
Years of combined experience
90+
Projects delivered
4
Continents
6
Industries served
Who we are

Business people who understand technology.

We co-create planning solutions side by side with our clients. We connect models, data and processes to real business needs — no middlemen, no unnecessary jargon.

Learning Passion
We are generalists and curious by nature. We solve problems from angles that specialist consultants often miss — and we enjoy transferring that knowledge to our clients' teams.
Local & Global
With offices in Brazil and Australia and projects across four continents, we bring international standards to companies that are growing — or already expanding beyond their borders.
Results through Simplicity
Technical complexity under the hood, clarity on the screen. We deliver robust models focused on real adoption — a solution your team won't use is no solution at all.
Our presence

A Brazilian consultancy with global reach.

Founded in 2017 with roots in Brazil and international operations, Flexthink combines certified technical depth with experience from the world's most demanding markets.

Offices & presence
São Paulo, Brazil
Florianópolis, Brazil
Sydney, Australia
Global projects — Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific
Platforms

Two products. Real depth.

We are not EPM generalists. We hold certifications and a proven track record on the two leading platforms in the market — built on real implementations, not just training courses.

Official Partner in Brazil

IBM Planning Analytics

The reference platform for high-performance multidimensional modelling. We are one of the few consultancies with official certified presence in Brazil — giving you access to support, roadmap and resources most partners simply don't have.

  • End-to-end TM1 model implementation
  • Migration from TM1 on-premise to IBM PA Cloud
  • Performance optimisation — Rules, TurboIntegrator, sparsity
  • Sparsity and consolidation review
  • Technical Health Check with prioritised action plan
  • Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW) integration
  • Legacy model migration to modern architecture
  • Technical training for in-house developers
Certified Master Anaplanner

Anaplan

Connected Planning for organisations that need speed, collaboration and scalability. We implement, optimise and support Anaplan models at any maturity stage — from a first model to a full planning ecosystem.

  • End-to-end FP&A, S&OP, Supply Chain and HR model implementation
  • Model optimisation — performance and usability
  • Sparsity and list structure review
  • ERP and data source integration
  • Technical Health Check with action plan
  • Internal team training and enablement
  • COE Development — ongoing support and model evolution
Areas of expertise

What we solve for your business.

Each area has its own complexities. See how we apply IBM Planning Analytics and Anaplan across each of them.

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FP&A
  • Integrated budgeting and forecasting
  • Variance analysis and scenario planning
  • Multidimensional financial consolidation
  • P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
  • Automated executive reporting
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S&OP
  • Sales and operations integration
  • Sell-In and Sell-Out forecasting
  • Capacity and demand alignment
  • Inventory and stock management
  • End-to-end supply chain visibility
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Supply Chain
  • MRP and production planning
  • Harvest and seasonality planning
  • Stock and lead time management
  • Plant capacity allocation
  • ERP data integration
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Trade & Promotion (TPM)
  • Promotional budget planning
  • Commercial activity management by channel
  • Trade investment accrual and control
  • ROI analysis by promotion
  • Demand planning integration
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Human Resources
  • Headcount planning and workforce budgeting
  • Payroll with local rules and compliance
  • Faculty and shift allocation
  • Hiring pipeline planning
  • Capacity and skills management
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Optimisation & Health Check
  • Model performance diagnostics
  • Sparsity review (IBM and Anaplan)
  • Legacy rules and process refactoring
  • Usability and adoption assessment
  • Impact-prioritised action plan
How we work

Agile in practice, not just in name.

Two-week sprints with functional deliverables at the end of each cycle. Clients see real progress from week one — not just at go-live.

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Sprint Planning
At the start of each cycle we review the backlog and define together what will be delivered in the next two weeks.
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Daily Scrums
Short daily check-ins for status alignment and unblocking issues before they become problems.
03
Sprint Review
A demo of what was built, open to real testing and immediate feedback from stakeholders.
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Continuous Adjustment
Priorities change. Our methodology absorbs that — new requirements enter the next sprint without disrupting what has already been delivered.
Understand
Execute
Evolve
Discovery Workshop
Business model review
MVP specification
MVP & Quick Wins
Incremental evolution
Full implementation
Ongoing support
Updates
Improvements & adaptations
Technology — IBM Planning Analytics · Anaplan · Python
Governance — Change management · Training · Documentation
Success stories

Real problems. Measurable results.

Projects across distinct industries — all anonymised under confidentiality agreements.

Anaplan · S&OP · Pharma
S&OP and Sales Forecasting — Leading Pharma Company, Brazil
A major pharmaceutical company needed to integrate sales, marketing and operations into a single S&OP process. We implemented Anaplan with detailed Sell-In/Sell-Out forecasting and customisations for the sector's regulatory environment.
Reduced stockouts and faster market response across the distribution network.
Anaplan · FP&A · HR · Food
FP&A and Payroll — Large Brazilian Food Manufacturer
A national company sought granular cost analysis and payroll integrated with financial planning. We implemented Anaplan with FP&A, budgeting and HR modules customised for Brazilian labour regulations.
Shorter budget cycle and granular cost visibility by product and channel.
Anaplan · Trade & Promo · Wines
Distribution and Promotion Planning — Global Wine Industry Leader
A global player present in 130 countries needed to cut commercial planning time and improve promotional accuracy, integrated with bulk wine and grape supply processes.
Reduced planning cycle time and improved forecast accuracy for global commercial initiatives.
Anaplan · Supply Chain · Food
MRP with 1,000+ SKUs — Food Multinational, Asia-Pacific
A company with multiple plants and an extensive portfolio needed to optimise inventory management, production planning and resource allocation across a complex supply chain network.
Inventory optimisation and improved production deadline adherence.
Anaplan · Supply Chain · Aquaculture
Harvest Management and MRP — Aquaculture Leader, Oceania
A fish and shrimp farming company needed to optimise harvest planning and simplify MRP processes with features adapted to the specific needs of the industry.
Reduced operational planning time and improved harvest forecast accuracy.
Anaplan · HR · Education
HR Planning — Renowned University, 6 Campuses
A leading university needed to efficiently allocate faculty and align hiring decisions with enrolment projections across six campuses with distinct academic profiles.
Automated faculty allocation and data-driven hiring decisions.
Contact

Talk directly to who does the work.

At Flexthink you don't go through layers of account management. Our senior consultants are also your point of contact — from the first conversation to go-live.

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Paolo Malafaia
Senior Consultant · Primary Contact
Economist (FGV) with over 15 years in integrated planning projects — from FP&A to supply chain, HR and S&OP. Certified Master Anaplanner and one of the few professionals in Brazil with full command of both Anaplan and IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), having led projects across four continents. Fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish.
Master Anaplanner IBM TM1 Certified Developer Economist · FGV
WhatsApp: +55 11 95070-7061 paolo.malafaia@flexthink.com.au
Get in touch

Ready to talk?

Whether it's a quick question about a platform or a full implementation project — tell us your challenge and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

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Location
São Paulo · Florianópolis · Sydney · Global
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Email
paolo.malafaia@flexthink.com.au
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WhatsApp
+55 11 95070-7061
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Languages
Português · English · Español