Senior Finance Manager, Manufacturing & Material

The team you will be a part of

This role in summary

We are seeking a highly results-driven and strategically-minded Senior Finance Manager to join our team. This pivotal role will be instrumental in driving significant cost reduction initiatives related to material management (including Bill of Materials) and manufacturing costs, with a specific focus on our operations in Brazil and Argentina. The successful candidate will provide robust financial leadership, strategic insights, and in-depth analysis to optimize the financial performance of our end-to-end operations, working closely with and providing support to senior leadership to achieve substantial financial improvements and contribute to long-term business strategy. 

Furthermore, this role will play a critical part in ensuring robust financial controls and compliance, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both finance and manufacturing processes, a keen eye for identifying and capitalizing on cost savings opportunities, and the ability to partner effectively across functions.

Your responsibilities will include

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) for:

• Develop and manage financial forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans specifically for raw material procurement and manufacturing operations within Brazil and Argentina.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis, identifying key drivers of cost fluctuations, with a particular emphasis on material and production costs, and recommend actionable corrective measures.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting performance trends, cost reduction achievements, risks, and opportunities.

Material (BOM) & Manufacturing Cost Reduction:

• Lead financial analysis of Bill of Materials (BOM) to identify opportunities for material cost reduction through design optimization, supplier negotiations, alternative sourcing, and standardization for operations in Brazil and Argentina.
• Partner closely with manufacturing operations, engineering, and procurement in Brazil and Argentina to analyze production processes, identify cost drivers, and implement financial controls to reduce labor, overhead, waste, and rework costs.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to material costs, manufacturing efficiency, and overall cost reduction targets.
• Evaluate the financial impact of process improvements, automation initiatives, and technology investments within manufacturing.

Strategic Business Partnering:

• Act as a key financial business partner to manufacturing and procurement leadership, providing critical financial insights and guidance on strategic initiatives, capital expenditures, and operational improvements relevant to the Brazil and Argentina markets.
• Evaluate the financial viability of new projects and product launches, focusing on cost-benefit analysis.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align financial goals with operational execution and drive a culture of cost consciousness.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems, and reporting within the Bill of Materials and Manufacturing.
• Design, implement, and monitor robust internal controls over financial reporting (including SOX compliance) related to Materials and Manufacturing activities.
• Ensure strict compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and external financial regulations.
• Lead or participate in internal and external audits, specifically addressing SOX and other regulatory requirements.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or a related quantitative field.

• 10 years+ of progressive experience in finance roles, operations finance, or manufacturing finance.

• Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting, financial analysis, and modeling within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, raw material costing, and manufacturing processes.

• Proven track record of identifying and driving significant cost reduction initiatives.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Proven Leadership skills, building and nurturing high-performing teams through talent identification, fostering positive environments, coaching and motivating individuals to ensure growth and career progression, as well as delegation and conflict management skills to foster a collaborative atmosphere.

• English advanced / fluent.

Preferred skills and experiences

• Master's degree (MBA) or professional certification (CRC, CPA, CMA).

• Experience in a high-volume, complex manufacturing environment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic setting.

• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial and operational challenges.

• Advanced proficiency in Data Analytics, Data Lake and Microsoft Excel (including complex financial modeling) and financial reporting tools.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

What we offer

• Flexible schedule;
• "No dress code";
• Gympass;
• Transportation voucher, 
• Shuttle buses or Free on-site parking;
• Food voucher;
• Meal on-site;
• Benefits such as payment-deducted or social loans, health plan, dental plan, life insurance, and private pension plan compatible with the market;
• Annual Executive Check-Up covered by the Health Plan, with no co-payment;
• Employee Support Program, with 24-hour assistance from legal, social, financial, social workers, and psychologists;
• Daycare allowance or Nursery at the company;
• Services available on-site: beauty and aesthetics salon, in-house bank, laundry, cafeteria, restaurant, and lactation room;
• Two weeks of remote work per year;
• After 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave;
• Executive discount on products through Compra Certa;
• Discounts on insurance (pet, auto, home, bike, travel, and more);
• Extended maternity/paternity leave.