Business Controller - Energy - Pernambuco

The Petra Group; Cabo de Santo Agostinho; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CLT contract

Annual bonus

Fixed annual compensation

Full benefits package

Greenfield startup phase

Job summary

Petra Group, supporting a confidential international industrial client, seeks a Business Controller to be based in the Northeast region of Brazil. The role combines financial leadership with exposure to payroll and HR operations, requiring a proactive professional able to partner with finance, operations, and HR.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, monthly closes, tax compliance (ICMS, PIS/COFINS), ERP systems (SAP), and provide actionable insights to improve working capital and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Solid experience in finance/accounting roles, preferably in multinational environments.
• Exposure to payroll and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of Brazilian tax and labor regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Fluent English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Lead monthly closing and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards (IFRS/US GAAP).
• Maintain internal controls and support audit processes.
• Oversee tax compliance (ICMS, PIS/COFINS, among others).
• Act as a business partner to improve financial performance and working capital.
• Manage ERP systems and reporting tools.
• Interface with global finance teams.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical mindset

Ownership

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder Mgmt

Cross-functional

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Tools

SAP

Job description

Business Controller - Energy - Pernambuco

Business Controller

Location

Position Overview

Petra Group is supporting a confidential international industrial client in the search for a Business Controller to be based in the Northeast region of Brazil.

This position combines financial leadership with exposure to payroll and operational support, requiring a hands-on professional capable of operating in a structured yet evolving environment, with strong interaction across finance, operations, and HR.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

• Manage financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
  
• Lead monthly closing and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
  
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards (IFRS/US GAAP).
  
• Maintain internal controls and support audit processes.
  
• Oversee tax compliance (ICMS, PIS/COFINS, among others).
  
• Act as a business partner to improve financial performance and working capital.
  
• Manage ERP systems and reporting tools.
  
• Interface with global finance teams.
  

Payroll & Workforce Cost Management

• Coordinate payroll processes and ensure accuracy and compliance.
  
• Manage payroll accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
  
• Monitor workforce costs and support financial planning.
  
• Act as a key interface between Finance and HR.
  

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Drive process improvements across finance and HR-related activities.
  
• Ensure compliance with company policies and Brazilian legislation.
  
• Support workforce analytics and reporting.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
  
• Solid experience in finance/accounting roles, preferably in multinational environments.
  
• Exposure to payroll and HR operations.
  
• Strong knowledge of Brazilian tax and labor regulations.
  
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Fluent English is mandatory.
  
• Strong analytical mindset
  
• High level of ownership and attention to detail
  
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
  
• Ability to work cross-functionally
  
• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
  

Ventajas

• CLT employment contract, aligned with multinational standards.
  
• Competitive fixed annual compensation package.
  
• Annual bonus, based on both company results and individual performance.
  
• Full benefits package in line with market practices.
  
• Opportunity to join a greenfield/start-up phase operation, with high visibility and impact on the business.