Head of Finance

ZF LIFETEC; Limeira; Presencial; BRL 350 000 - 700 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ZF LIFETEC in Brazil seeks a senior finance leader to manage treasury, planning, risk, and global financial operations. You will optimize cash flow, oversee accounts payable/receivable, and ensure tax and accounting compliance while building strong banking relationships.

You will lead a finance team, develop strategic plans with global divisions, implement risk controls, and drive continuous improvement through ERP and advanced Excel tools.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in Treasury, Financial Planning, Credit & Collections, and team management.
• Strong knowledge of cash flow management, fundraising, and investment of financial resources.
• Experience managing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, tax legislation, and internal controls.
• Experience in credit analysis and financial risk management.
• Experience with internal and external audits.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Advanced or fluent English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure timely payments and collections for purchasing and sales activities.
• Maximize financial gains through the effective operational management of financial resources.
• Support and analyze accounting and tax records; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain banking relationships and manage cash resources; optimize funding.
• Define credit limits for Spare Parts, Remanufacturing, and Export transactions with third parties.
• Manage receivables to minimize losses from customer defaults.
• Lead, coach, and train the finance team; conduct evaluations and scheduling vacations.
• Develop financial strategies with divisions worldwide to optimize resources.
• Maintain excellence in corporate finance through benchmarking and best practices.
• Develop and manage risk management processes, including mitigation and contingency plans.

Conhecimentos

Treasury

Financial Planning

Credit & Collections

Team management

Cash flow management

Fundraising

Investment

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Accounting principles

Tax legislation

Internal controls

Credit analysis

Financial risk management

Audits

ERP systems

Excel (advanced)

English proficiency

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field

Ferramentas

ERP systems

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Your journey to a meaningful career starts with ZF LIFETEC

Tasks

• Ensure the company is provided with financial resources in a timely manner, at the lowest possible risk and cost, while supporting short-, medium-, and long-term cost budget targets.
• Maximize financial gains through the effective operational management of the company's financial resources.
• Contribute to the accuracy of accounting and tax records by analyzing and supporting the classification and recording of transactions in compliance with accounting standards and applicable legislation.
• Ensure timely payments and collections related to purchasing and sales activities through effective management of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures related to company operations, verifying adherence to established regulations and standards.
• Be responsible for processes involving the raising and investment of financial resources, as well as managing all banking relationships.
• Define credit limits for operations involving Spare Parts, Remanufacturing, and Export transactions with third parties by conducting credit risk assessments of customers.
• Manage receivables with the objective of minimizing the occurrence and impact of losses resulting from customer default.
• Support, monitor, and analyze internal and external audit activities.Manage the team by selecting, coaching, training, monitoring performance, conducting evaluations, ensuring compliance with organizational procedures and safety regulations, scheduling vacations, and handling other personnel management activities.
• Develop financial strategies in collaboration with various divisions and business units worldwide to optimize financial resources.
• Maintain a high standard of excellence within the corporate finance department by investing in research, technical knowledge, benchmarking, and best-practice comparisons with leading companies.
• Develop, implement, and manage the risk management process, including risk identification, analysis, assessment, treatment, and monitoring.
• Define the methodology and implement the operational risk management process, including risk identification, analysis, mitigation plans, and contingency planning.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in Treasury, Financial Planning, Credit & Collections, and team management.
• Strong knowledge of cash flow management, fundraising, and investment of financial resources.
• Experience managing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, tax legislation, and internal controls.
• Experience in credit analysis and financial risk management.
• Experience with internal and external audits.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and ad vanced Excel skills.
• Advanced or fluent English proficiency.

• Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
• Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
• Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.