Official IBM and 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 really matters for the business — with offices in São Paulo, Florianópolis, Sydney, and projects across 4 continents.

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15+
Years of experience
90+
Projects delivered
4
Continents of operation
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 — without intermediaries, without unnecessary jargon.

Learning Passion
We are generalists and curious by nature. We solve problems from angles that specialised 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 need to scale — or are already scaling beyond their borders.
Results with Simplicity
Technical complexity under the hood, clarity on screen. We deliver robust models with a focus on real adoption — a solution the team doesn't use day to day is no solution at all.
Our presence

A consultancy with global reach.

Founded in 2017 with roots in Brazil and international operations, Flexthink combines certified technical depth with the experience of people who have worked with major enterprises in some of the world's most demanding markets.

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

Specialists in the leading platforms.
Architects of real solutions.

In the EPM market, theory doesn't sustain operations. We are certified and forged in complex implementations of IBM Planning Analytics and Anaplan. We don't just deliver software; we deliver models that run your business.

Official Partner in Brazil

IBM Planning Analytics

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

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

Anaplan

Connected Planning for companies that need speed, collaboration, and scalability. We implement, optimise, and sustain Anaplan models at any stage of maturity — from your first model to a complete planning ecosystem.

  • End-to-end implementation of FP&A, S&OP, Supply Chain, and HR models
  • Optimisation of existing models — performance and usability
  • Sparsity and list structure review
  • Integration with ERPs and data sources
  • Technical Health Check with action plan
  • Training and enablement of internal teams
  • CoE Development — ongoing support and model evolution
Areas of practice

What we solve for your business.

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

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FP&A
  • Integrated budget and forecast
  • Variance and scenario analysis
  • Multidimensional financial consolidation
  • P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
  • Automated executive reporting
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S&OP
  • Integration between sales and operations
  • 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 planning and seasonality
  • Inventory and lead time management
  • Plant capacity allocation
  • Integration with ERP data
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Trade Marketing (TPM)
  • Promotional budget planning
  • Channel-level commercial activity management
  • Trade investment accrual and control
  • Promotion ROI analysis
  • Integration with demand planning
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Human Resources
  • Headcount planning and personnel budgeting
  • Payroll with local rules
  • Faculty and shift allocation
  • Hiring planning
  • Skills and capacity management
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Optimisation & Health Check
  • Model performance diagnostics
  • Sparsity review (IBM and Anaplan)
  • Refactoring of legacy rules and processes
  • Usability and adoption assessment
  • Action plan prioritised by impact
How we work

Agile in practice, not just in talk.

Two-week sprints with functional deliveries at the end of each cycle. Clients see real progress from the first week — 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 over the next two weeks.
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Daily Scrums
Daily check-ins to align status and unblock impediments before they become problems.
03
Sprint Review
Demo of what was built, with room for real testing and immediate feedback from stakeholders.
04
Continuous Adjustment
Priorities shift. Our methodology absorbs that — new requirements enter the next sprint without breaking what was already delivered.
Understand
Execute
Evolve
Discovery Workshop
Business model
MVP specification
MVP & Quick Wins
Incremental evolution
Full implementation
Ongoing support
Updates
Improvements and 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 client confidentiality agreements.

Anaplan · S&OP · Pharma
S&OP and Sales Forecasting — Leading Pharmaceutical Company in Brazil
A 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 industry's regulatory environment.
Reduced stockouts and faster response to market shifts.
Anaplan · FP&A · HR · Food
FP&A and Payroll — Brazilian Food Manufacturer
A national company needed granular cost analysis and payroll integrated with financial planning, with custom modules for Brazilian labour rules.
Shorter budget cycle and granular visibility of cost by product and channel.
Anaplan · Trade Marketing (TPM) · Wines
Distribution and Promotion Planning — Global Wine Leader
A global player present in 130 countries needed to shorten commercial planning cycles and improve promotion accuracy, integrated with raw material supply.
Reduced planning time and improved forecast accuracy for global initiatives.
Anaplan · Supply Chain · Food
MRP with 1,000+ SKUs — Asia-Pacific Food Multinational
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 on-time production performance.
Anaplan · Supply Chain · Aquaculture
Harvest Management and MRP — Aquaculture Leader in Oceania
A fishing and shrimp farming company needed to optimise harvest planning and simplify MRP processes for the industry's specifics.
Reduced operational planning time and greater accuracy in harvest forecasting.
Anaplan · HR · Education
HR Planning — University with 6 Campuses
A renowned university needed to allocate faculty efficiently and align hiring with enrolment forecasts across six campuses with distinct academic profiles.
Automated faculty allocation and data-driven hiring decisions.
Contact

Talk directly to the people who do the work.

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

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

Ready to talk?

From a quick question about a platform to a full implementation project — tell us the challenge and we'll respond within 24 hours.

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Location
São Paulo · Florianópolis · Sydney · Global
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Email
contato@flexthink.com.br
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Languages
Português · English · Español