Finance Director

Airswift; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior HR Professional to oversee financial management in São Paulo. This role involves leading financial operations, ensuring compliance with Brazilian tax laws, and supporting local factory construction. Candidates should have at least 8 years of financial management experience, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in ERP systems. Excellent communication in Portuguese and English is required, and knowledge of Chinese is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial management roles.
• Strong and in-depth understanding of Brazilian taxation.
• Proven experience supporting factory construction.
• Solid knowledge of Brazilian GAAP, IFRS and financial compliance requirements.
• 8+ years in financial management roles.
• Excellent communication in Portuguese and English; Chinese a plus.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall financial management of the plant subsidiary.
• Support the construction and operational ramp-up of the local factory.
• Oversee all tax-related matters.
• Establish and optimize financial procedures for manufacturing operations, including inventory management and cost accounting.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide accurate financial support during project execution and ongoing operations.
• Manage relationships with local banks, auditors, government agencies and other stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills in Portuguese

Communication skills in English

Collaboration with global teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Senior HR Professional | Talent Management | International Recruitment | Trilingual

Airswift is recruiting a Finance Director for a permanent contract with a client in the clean energy and industrial technology sector to work in São Paulo, SP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall financial management of the plant subsidiary, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow planning, and internal controls.
• Support the construction and operational ramp-up of the local factory, including investment planning, cost control, CAPEX/OPEX tracking, and financial processes setup.
• Oversee all tax-related matters, ensuring full compliance with Brazilian federal, state, and municipal tax regulations (including ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS, withholding taxes, and transfer pricing).
• Establish and optimize financial procedures for manufacturing operations, including inventory management, cost accounting, and production-related financial controls.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, operations, HR, legal) to ensure accurate financial support during project execution and ongoing operations.
• Manage relationships with local banks, auditors, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; professional certifications are a plus.
• Strong and in-depth understanding of Brazilian taxation, including direct and indirect taxes and tax incentives applicable to industrial operations.
• Proven experience supporting factory construction, commissioning, or manufacturing operations, preferably in a multinational or industrial company.
• Solid knowledge of Brazilian GAAP, IFRS, and financial compliance requirements.
• 8+ years of experience in financial management roles.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills in Portuguese and English, Chinese is plus; ability to collaborate effectively with global teams.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance
• Manufacturing, Services for Renewable Energy, and Energy Technology

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