Sr. Manager/ Associate Director- Finance (Brazil)

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Brazil seeks a dedicated financial leader to oversee FP&A, Tax, Accounting, Treasury, Credit, AP and AR. You will partner with local leadership to support planning, governance, risk management and sustainable profitable growth.

Reporting to VP Finance LATAM, you will lead Brazil Finance, drive planning and cash flow, strengthen internal controls, and evaluate strategic investments in licensing, outsourcing, or acquisitions, while ensuring compliance with local laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA in Finance desirable.
• Minimum 12 years of Finance experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong financial expertise and understanding of the pharmaceutical business; strong business acumen.
• Fluent in Portuguese; deep knowledge of Brazilian tax and accounting laws.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Brazil business on financial and commercial matters; support Sales and EBITDA delivery.
• Lead planning, forecasting, working capital and cash flow management; ensure financial discipline.
• Lead Audit, Internal Controls, SOPs, and compliance in Brazil; strengthen governance.
• Direct Brazil Finance teams across FP&A, Tax, Accounting, Treasury, Credit, AP and AR.
• Evaluate in-licensing, outsourcing, acquisitions, and other strategic investments in Brazil.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to improve service levels and efficiency.

Skills

Finance leadership

FP&A

Tax

Accounting

Treasury

Cash flow mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Portuguese fluency

M&A exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Economics

MBA in Finance desirable

12+ years finance experience

Job description

Provide dedicated financial leadership for Brazil, overseeing FP&A, Tax, Accounting, Treasury, Credit, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Act as a strategic business partner to local leadership, supporting planning, business and investment decisions, governance, internal controls, compliance, tax strategy, risk management and sustainable profitable growth. Reporting solely, administratively, Functionally and Technically to the VP Finance LATAM.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partner with the Brazil business on financial and commercial matters, supporting Sales and EBITDA delivery. Lead planning and forecasting, working capital and cash flow management, expense control and financial discipline, providing timely insights to support business decisions.
2. Lead Audit, Internal Controls, SOPs and statutory and legal compliance in Brazil. Strengthen governance standards and ensure alignment with corporate policies and applicable local requirements. Business case preparation.
3. Lead the Brazil Finance team across FP&A, Tax, Accounting, Treasury, Credit, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring integration, operational effectiveness and strong business partnership. Budgeting and Forecasting.
4. Support the evaluation of in-licensing, outsourcing, acquisition and other strategic investment opportunities in Brazil.
5. Partner with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to improve service levels, inventory management and operational efficiency.

Knowledge & Skills:

1. Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field. MBA in Finance is desirable.
2. Minimum 12 years of relevant Finance experience, including more than 5 years in a senior Finance leadership role.
3. Strong financial expertise and solid understanding of the pharmaceutical business. Strong commercial acumen to support business decisions and negotiations.
4. Strong leadership, team management and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to work effectively in a complex and multicultural environment.
5. Experience or specialized training in areas such as treasury/foreign exchange, tax, controllership and M&A is desirable.
6. Be fluent in Portuguese
7. Have deep knowledge of Brazilian tax and accounting laws