Head of Finance, Brazil

CONMED Corporation; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 160.000 - 200.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Uma empresa de dispositivos médicos em São Paulo está buscando um Diretor de Finanças para liderar as operações financeiras no Brasil. Esta função é fundamental para desenvolver e executar estratégias financeiras, garantir a conformidade com as regulamentações locais e otimizar o desempenho financeiro. O candidato ideal deve ter de 7 a 10 anos de experiência em cargos de liderança financeira, forte compreensão do ambiente regulatório e habilidades excepcionais de comunicação em português e inglês. A empresa oferece um ambiente profissional desafiador e oportunidades de crescimento na carreira.

Serviços

Oportunidades de crescimento profissional

Ambiente dinâmico e inovador

Qualificações

• Mínimo de 7–10 anos em cargos de liderança financeira.
• Experiência em ambientes multinacionais.
• Histórico comprovado em governança e controles internos.

Responsabilidades

• Liderar todas as operações financeiras no Brasil.
• Desenvolver e executar estratégias financeiras.
• Supervisionar processos de fechamento e relatórios financeiros.

Conhecimentos

Compreensão profunda do ambiente financeiro brasileiro

Habilidades analíticas avançadas

Excelentes habilidades de comunicação em português e inglês

Orientação para sistemas e experiência prática em ERP

Presença de liderança forte

Formação académica

Bacharelado em Finanças, Contabilidade ou Economia

MBA ou grau avançado em Finanças

Certificação profissional como CPA, CMA

Ferramentas

SAP

Oracle

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Head of Finance, Brazil CONMED Corporation•São Paulo, BR

Descrição da vaga

CONMED Corporation is a progressive, global medical device company, operating in 20 countries. Through thoughtful leadership, innovation and teamwork, we are changing the future of healthcare. Our 3,500 employees worldwide make meaningful contributions, positively impact the business, and advance in their careers as our company and product portfolio grows.

We are a leader in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Anesthesiology and our employees enjoy challenging and diverse job opportunities across these varied specializations. CONMED is headquartered in the United States. Our international presence includes more than 20 locations throughout Canada, Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Finance Director for Brazil is responsible for leading all financial operations, ensuring full compliance with local regulations, strengthening internal controls, optimizing financial performance, developing and supporting strategic business objectives. This role is pivotal in elevating governance, audit readiness, and operational discipline across the Brazilian organization.

This role oversees FP&A, Controllership, Reporting, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Internal Controls, Compliance, and Financial Governance, while partnering closely with the Country Manager and regional/global Finance leadership to drive sustainable growth, profitability, strong governance and disciplined execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives and Brazil’s dynamic economic and regulatory environment.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and long-range planning processes for Brazil.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Country Manager and senior leadership team, providing actionable insights to influence commercial, operational, and organizational decisions.
• Monitor market trends, FX volatility, reimbursement dynamics, inflationary pressures, and competitor behavior to inform financial strategy.

Financial Reporting, Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely reporting under Brazilian GAAP, IFRS, and corporate accounting standards (including US GAAP, if applicable).
• Ensure complete, timely, and compliant statutory reporting, tax filings, SPED obligations (ECD/ECF), and other regulatory submissions.
• Lead the Brazil Audit Remediation Plan, ensuring closure of all audit findings (high/medium/low risk) within established timelines.
• Strengthen governance, documentation discipline, and financial process transparency to achieve “audit-ready, always” standards.
• Manage external relationships with auditors (Big 4), tax authorities, banks, and regulatory bodies, representing the company with professionalism and financial rigor.

Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Own end-to-end cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital performance (AR, AP, inventory).
• Lead banking relationships, credit facility management, financial instruments, FX operations, and covenant monitoring.
• Optimize capital structure, credit utilization, hedging strategies, and funding needs in alignment with corporate Treasury.
• Drive improvements in collections, DSO, inventory turns, and payment terms to enhance cash generation.

Performance Management & Business Partnering

• Deliver comprehensive financial analysis, including P&L performance, balance sheet quality, KPI trends, pricing, and margin enhancement opportunities.
• Evaluate commercial strategies, business cases, investments, and distributor economics across franchises, customers, and Brazil geographies.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to improve pricing governance, cost-to-serve, product mix optimization, and portfolio profitability

Internal Controls, Governance & Risk Management

• Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal controls aligned with SOX, corporate governance frameworks, and Brazilian regulatory requirements.
• Lead governance of Fixed-asset tracking and mobility controls, Inventory accuracy, reconciliations, and reporting reliability (including 3PL and distributor consignment)
• Build and maintain a comprehensive risk register, governance cadence, and audit calendar.

Systems, ERP & Digital Finance

• Lead optimization and governance of ERP and reporting systems, improving data integrity, and reporting accuracy.
• Implement analytics and BI tools to enhance management dashboards, forecasting, and business decision-making.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Finance organization across Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Controls.
• Build strong bench strength and raise capability in financial governance, technical accounting, tax, and analytics.
• Lead the team through transformational change, strengthening culture, accountability, and execution discipline
• Foster effective cross-functional partnerships with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Service teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years in senior finance leadership roles (Finance Director, Country Controller, CFO, or equivalent) within multinational environments.
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role or demonstrated potential to successfully assume such responsibilities.
• Proven track record in governance turnarounds, internal controls design, and complex compliance environments.
• Significant experience managing cash flow, working capital, treasury, and banking relationships.
• Demonstrated expertise in Accounting, FP&A, Tax (including indirect taxes), Treasury, and statutory reporting.
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices preferred; understanding of distributors and regulated markets is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of Brazil’s financial, tax, and regulatory landscape.
• Strong command of Brazilian GAAP, IFRS, and corporate reporting frameworks including US GAAP
• Advanced analytical thinking with ability to translate data into insights and influence senior decision-makers.
• Strong systems orientation, with hands‑on ERP experience (SAP/Oracle) and BI/reporting tools.
• Exceptional communication skills in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive accountability, lead change, and elevate organizational capability.
• High degree of integrity, assertiveness, discipline, and ownership in managing financial governance.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required).
• MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Controllership, or related field (preferred).
• Professional certification such as CRC, CPA, CMA, or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Additional credentials in internal controls, audit, or compliance are a plus.