Financial Accountant ofertas em Brasil

As a Finance Business Partner, you will be a part of the Commercial Finance team with primary responsibility for analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and providing finance support to various stakeholders in the business.

In this role, you will:

1. Identify business drivers, perform analysis, implement new procedures and present to senior executives.
2. Drive understanding of individual business units within our group and support local accounting teams to improve accounting policies.
3. Manage the corporate business reporting processes, including annual budgeting, long-term financial and cash flow forecasts, monthly/quarterly business reviews, weekly metrics, and forecast updates.
4. Support the analysis of business opportunities and investments.
5. Lead and participate as a key finance stakeholder in cross-functional teams and promote best practice throughout the organization.
6. Perform ad-hoc analysis as required.

Requirements

1. Graduate degree in Accounting/Finance.
2. Qualified accountants preferred with excellent knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
3. 6+ years of relevant experience.
4. Experience in building, managing, and analyzing financial reports and forecast tools.
5. Experience building financial models in Excel.
6. Knowledge and understanding of financial statements and drivers that influence the P&L.
7. Previous experience in business transformation is an asset.
8. Demonstrated financial analysis and modeling skills.
9. Strong problem-solving skills with proven ability to work successfully in an ambiguous environment.
10. Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload.
11. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Will need to be comfortable interacting with senior management across the organization.
12. Fluency in English is a must, Arabic advantageous.
13. Highly analytical and detail-oriented with high level of intellectual curiosity.
14. Self-driven, proactive individual with motivation to grow and excel with a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.

Desired candidate profile

1. Technical Financial Skills
   1. Financial Analysis: Strong ability to interpret financial data, perform ratio analysis, and conduct financial modeling and forecasting.
   2. Budgeting and Forecasting: Expertise in creating detailed financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, and tracking performance against them.
   3. Advanced Excel and Financial Software: Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data analysis) and financial software such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or Adaptive Insights.
   4. Financial Reporting: Ability to produce clear and concise financial reports for senior management and stakeholders.
2. Business Acumen
   1. Understanding of Business Operations: Knowledge of how different business functions (e.g., marketing, sales, production) contribute to the financial outcomes of the company.
   2. Strategic Thinking: Ability to think long-term, understand market trends, and align financial goals with broader business objectives.
   3. Commercial Awareness: Understanding of industry trends, market forces, and competitor behavior to inform decision-making and strategy.
3. Communication and Relationship Building
   1. Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders in a way that is easily understandable and actionable.
   2. Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work across departments and build relationships with non-financial managers to influence decision-making.
   3. Presentation Skills: Experience presenting financial data and insights to senior management, executives, or board members in a clear and impactful way.
4. Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills
   1. Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and develop insights to support business decisions.
   2. Solution-Oriented: Ability to offer practical, financially sound solutions to business challenges, particularly in areas such as cost control, profitability, and investment planning.
5. Project Management
   1. Project Financial Management: Experience managing the financial aspects of projects, including cost estimation, budgeting, tracking expenditures, and analyzing return on investment (ROI).
   2. Resource Allocation: Ability to allocate financial resources effectively across projects and departments, ensuring optimal utilization.