Forno de Minas is a leading Brazilian food company with a strong heritage, recognized brands, and a growing international footprint. As the company expands its operations in the U.S. and Europe, financial governance, liquidity control, and operational excellence are critical to sustaining growth. We offer a collaborative environment with high exposure, autonomy, and direct interaction with senior leadership.
About the role
This is a highly specialized international treasury role, designed for a senior, autonomous professional.
The International Treasury Specialist will operate independently, owning treasury, cash flow, and international banking operations across the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe.
This is not a transactional AP role.
It is a position with low payment volume but very high operational and compliance complexity, requiring strong judgment, technical depth, and end-to-end ownership.
Key responsibilities
Cash Flow & Liquidity Management
- Build, manage, and continuously monitor short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts (including 13-week cash flow)
- Ensure liquidity and funding availability for international operations
- Analyze variances, assumptions, and scenarios impacting cash position
International Payments & Banking Operations
- Execute and manage international payments across U.S. and European banking systems
- Operate payment methods such as ACH, SWIFT, SEPA, wire transfers, and international payroll-related payments
- Navigate banking environments without PIX or boletos
- Manage FX transactions, payment cut-offs, bank holidays, and country-specific rules
- Maintain strong relationships with international banks and service providers
- Negotiate banking fees and service conditions when applicable
Accounts Payable, Receivable & Governance
- Own the end-to-end international AP and AR flows, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
- Partner with Accounting and local providers (e.g., Portugal accounting team) for validation and execution
- Ensure payments align with accounting, tax, and contractual requirements
- Apply strong governance, internal controls, and compliance standards
Cross-functional Partnership
- Work closely with HR (international payrolls and benefits), Marketing (costs and campaigns), Accounting, FP&A, and Commercial
- Understand accounting classifications (OPEX vs. CAPEX) and financial impacts
- Act as a key finance partner in international operations
Profile we are looking for
- A senior, autonomous, and highly reliable professional
- Comfortable operating alone, without constant follow-ups
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Able to manage complex international routines with precision
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and resilient in a corporate governance environment
- Strong communication skills to interact with global stakeholders
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related fields
- Fluent English (mandatory / non-negotiable)
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Treasury or International Finance
- Proven experience with international payments, especially in the U.S.
- Solid knowledge of cash flow management (build, monitor, analyze)
- Strong understanding of financial mathematics
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP and/or Datasul – TOTVS)
- Strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance
Nice to have
- Experience with European banking operations
- Prior exposure to multinational or international business environments
- Strategic international role with high visibility
- Opportunity to build and structure international treasury operations
- High level of autonomy and trust
- Direct interaction with senior leadership
- Exposure to global financial operations and decision-making