Sr Finance Manager (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Fortrea; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 200.000 - 300.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading company in research services is seeking a finance leader in São Paulo to lead their financial team and oversee forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related fields, with an MBA or CPA preferred, and at least 8 years' experience, including 3 years in a leadership role. This role demands strong analytical and communication skills, experience with financial systems like Workday Financials, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive FP&A experience.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role within a global or matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing finance teams.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals.
• Oversee the end-to-end forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities and ensure compliance with SOX and SEC requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Build relationships with global and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Provide high-quality financial analysis to support executive leadership.

Conhecimentos

Financial planning and analysis

Team leadership

Strategic financial insights

Operational finance

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Formação académica

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

MBA or CPA

Ferramentas

Workday Financials

Adaptive Planning

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior CPS leadership, delivering actionable financial insights and influencing key business decisions.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Oversee the end-to-end forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes for CPS, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and timelines.
• Drive robust financial modeling and scenario planning to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and resource allocation.

Operational Finance & Reporting

• Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities, including variance analysis, management reporting, and compliance with SOX and SEC requirements.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data and reporting, partnering closely with accounting and corporate finance teams.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Champion the enhancement of FP&A tools and systems, with a strong preference for experience in Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with global and cross-functional stakeholders, including operations, HR, and IT.
• Lead financial analysis for capital investments and strategic projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities and ROI expectations.

Ad Hoc Analysis & Executive Support

• Provide high-quality financial analysis and insights to support executive leadership and board-level reporting.
• Lead or contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a global or matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing finance teams.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools; experience with Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, operate with urgency, and influence across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in the Contract Research Organization (CRO) or professional services industry is highly desirable.

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