Senior finance analyst, Brazil

Danske Commodities; São Paulo; Híbrido; BRL 180 000 - 300 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working hours

Work from home up to two days per week

Health insurance

Resumo da oferta

Danske Commodities in São Paulo is seeking a hands‑on Finance professional to drive month‑end close, budgeting, forecasting, and automation. You will transform data into insights, strengthen controls, and support IFRS and local accounting standards while aligning with global governance.

You will work with SQL, Python, Power BI and ERP systems like D365 and Protheus to deliver scalable reporting. The role offers a non‑managerial path, strong collaboration with Brazil and Denmark teams, and a

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Finance, with exposure to accounting, financial reporting and/or FP&A.
• Solid knowledge of financial controls, reconciliations and month-end closing processes; ability to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Own month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure accurate financial reporting under local GAAP and IFRS.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis and performance reporting with data-driven insights.
• Execute accounts payable, accounts receivable, investment activities and bank reconciliations; ensure proper documentation.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

English communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Formação académica

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

Ferramentas

SQL

Python

Power BI

TM1

D365

Protheus

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Drive finance, reporting, FP&A and automation in a global energy trading company. Turn data into insights, optimise processes, and help shape the future of Finance activities in Brazil.

The job

Here’s what the job entails

This is a hands‑on position, where you will not only drive improvements and insights but also actively execute day‑to‑day finance activities. Beyond operational responsibilities, you will be expected to challenge existing processes, identify improvement opportunities, automate manual activities, strengthen controls, and develop scalable reporting and analytics solutions.You will serve as a trusted partner in promoting strong governance, compliance, and adherence to company policies, while ensuring that local operations are conducted in accordance with both internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

More specifically, your responsibilities include:

owning month‑end and year‑end closing processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting under both local accounting standards and IFRS. This includes reviewing account reconciliations, accruals, balance sheet movements, profit and loss performance, and supporting financial statement preparation

supporting management with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and performance reporting while transforming financial and operational data into meaningful insights that help the business understand results, identify risks, and make better decisions

executing day‑to‑day accounts payable, accounts receivable, investment activities, and bank reconciliations, ensuring timely processing, accurate accounting records, and proper documentation

identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, reduce manual work, and increase scalability through automation and data analytics, and developing solutions using tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, and other technologies to enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and decision‑making

supporting external audits, tax analyses, regulatory reporting, and internal controls (SOX) while working closely with Finance, Treasury, Tax, Operations, and Management teams. Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external requirements while continuously improving finance governance and processes

The position has no direct reports and focuses on individual contribution and stakeholder collaboration.

The team

Meet the team

You will be part of our vibrant office in the financial heart of São Paulo, working alongside 15 dedicated colleagues in trading, risk, legal and administration. The office is known for its high energy and openness, and we enjoy the combination of a professional working environment and social activities to bond, support and inspire each other.

You will join our Group Finance team, where we work across multiple Finance disciplines, including accounting, financial reporting, treasury, cash management, FP&A, compliance, and process improvement, supporting the day‑to‑day operations and growth of the Brazil business. Our primary responsibility is to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, regulatory compliance and high‑quality financial insights that support business decision‑making, while promoting transparency and alignment across business areas and stakeholders.

Beyond our operational responsibilities, we continuously seek better ways of working by strengthening controls, automating processes and developing scalable solutions that support the company’s growth. Our culture is characterised by trust, flexibility, and a strong sense of ownership, where individuals are encouraged to take initiative, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact on both the local and global organisation.

You’ll join acompany where finance, technology, and energy markets meet, and where your work will have adirect impact on a fast‑paced international energy trading business. Through automation and financial insights, you’ll help drive smarter decisions while supporting the transition towards a more sustainable energy future. In our Brazil organisation, you’ll enjoy a high degree of ownership, collaborate closely with local and global stakeholders and gain valuable experience working in a multicultural environment.

Head of Group Finance

But enough about us… over to you!

As you will work independently on many day‑to‑day responsibilities, we imagine that you thrive with responsibility and enjoy working autonomously in a hands‑on role. You take ownership of your deliverables, are curious by nature and enjoy understanding how processes, systems, and data connect. At the same time, you bring a positive attitude and proactively engage with stakeholders across Brazil and Denmark with a focus on clear communication and alignment between local and global teams while ensuring compliance with company policies and governance standards.

Furthermore, we imagine that you:

hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

have at least 5 years of experience in Finance, with exposure to areas such as accounting, financial reporting and/or FP&A

have solid knowledge of financial controls, reconciliations, and month‑end closing processes, with the ability to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting

are proficient in SQL and Python, with hands‑on experience working with ERP systems (e.g. D365, Protheus), financial reporting platforms (such as TM1), and finance process automation

are experienced in using data analytics and technology to improve reporting, processes, and decision‑making

are proficient in English, both written and spoken, as the position requires daily interaction with international stakeholders and active participation in a global work environment

Please note that prior knowledge of the energy sector is not required for this role.

We offer

We’ll take good care of you

At Danske Commodities, we take great care of our people. Joining us means you’ll get a lot of great perks – including social events, cultural experiences, tasty food and benefits to better your health, your life and your future.

Here are some of the benefits we offer our employees:

Flexible working hoursincluding the option to work from home up to two days per week

Vast development opportunitieswith the help of your own individual development plan, access to our DC University with 50+ courses as well as remote courses through Harvard Learning

Global career prospects as part of the Equinor group with +20,000 colleagues across the world

Great personal benefitsincluding health insurance, benefit cards and fitness allowance

Great parental leave conditionsincluding 6 months of paid maternity leave and 30 days of paid paternity leave

Unlimited paid children's sick dayno limit to paid absence days in relation to child sickness

Mobile phone with paid subscription

Drinks/snacks Free snacks, quality coffee and tea are available all day

A modern office in the heart of São Paulo

…. and much more

The process

Recruitment process and relocation

You can read more about our recruitment process here . Please note that if you are an international candidate, we will reimburse travel expenses in connection with potential interviews and support you with the relocation process.

About us

What we’re about

At Danske Commodities, we trade energy across 40+ markets and deliver solutions for energy producers and large‑scale consumers.

Our people work together to find valuein everything we doand deliver it. For our partners.And for the energy system as a whole.Together with our parent company Equinor, weoperateon ascalefew trading houses can match.

Ourorganisationis flat with an open-door policy. We expect you to care. About your work. About your colleagues. And about the difference we make.

Aspiring chefs, beekeepers, runners, parents, gamers –we’reproud of our diversity of ideas. What binds us together is that we allfind average genuinely uncomfortable and want to do something about it.

We’rebig on trust and providing the freedom for you to thrive. Together,we’llmake sureyou’llbe the best version of you. Because happy employees perform better andwe’rein this for the long run. No matter the stage in lifeyou’rein,we’vegot you.

A workplace like no other

In 2025, we moved into our new headquarters in the heart of Aarhus – a workplace built for the precision, focus and collaboration that define how we work. Withstate-of-the-artfacilities, our own barista café, a modern fitnesscentreand views worth coming in for.

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