Finance Director

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality and timely periodic and year-end closing and reporting.
• Support the North America President in the effective and efficient running of the entities.
• Monitor and control revenue, costs, cash flow, invoicing, tax compliance, and financial performance.
• Manage budgeting and financial forecasting for the legal entities in cooperation with local and overseas business stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and consistent financial controls and policies in the US and Brasil.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders on a global scale, acting as a trusted partner and advisor.
• Carefully coordinate and manage the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and addressing any issues or recommendations.
• Maintain correct accounting system setup: chart of accounts, project structure, cost allocations, sub-ledger configurations, and control accounts.
• Handle tax filings and reporting, and provide guidance to other business functions in North and South America.
• Act as a challenger and sparring partner for business stakeholders both in ENA and globally.
• Motivate, mentor, and develop your team, fostering a high-performance culture where employees are empowered to grow, take ownership, and drive results.
• Serve as an active member of the global finance team, contributing to cross-border collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement in workload distribution and best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management experience (+10 years), preferably in an international industrial company applying the IFRS reporting practices.
• Hands-on approach and ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical capabilities to interpret regulations and contracts and translate them into business procedures.
• Prior experience in M&A transactions.
• Advanced Excel and data management skills, ERP experience, IFRS proficiency.
• Excellent team leadership and performance management abilities.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills across all levels and locations of the business, with a collaborative mindset.