Business Controller
Location
Recife Region (Cabo de Santo Agostinho) Pernambuco Brazil
Position Overview
Petra Group is supporting a confidential international industrial client in the search for a Business Controller to be based in the Northeast region of Brazil.
This position combines financial leadership with exposure to payroll and operational support requiring a hands-on professional capable of operating in a structured yet evolving environment with strong interaction across finance operations and HR.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Accounting
- Manage financial operations including budgeting forecasting and reporting.
- Lead monthly closing and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards (IFRS/US GAAP).
- Maintain internal controls and support audit processes.
- Oversee tax compliance (ICMS PIS/COFINS among others).
- Act as a business partner to improve financial performance and working capital.
- Manage ERP systems and reporting tools.
- Interface with global finance teams.
Payroll & Workforce Cost Management
- Coordinate payroll processes and ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage payroll accounting reconciliations and reporting.
- Monitor workforce costs and support financial planning.
- Act as a key interface between Finance and HR.
Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Drive process improvements across finance and HR-related activities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and Brazilian legislation.
- Support workforce analytics and reporting.
Requisitos
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field.
- Solid experience in finance/accounting roles preferably in multinational environments.
- Exposure to payroll and HR operations.
- Strong knowledge of Brazilian tax and labor regulations.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent English is mandatory.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical mindset
- High level of ownership and attention to detail
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work cross-functionally
- Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Benefícios
Compensation & Benefits
- CLT employment contract aligned with multinational standards.
- Competitive fixed annual compensation package.
- Annual bonus based on both company results and individual performance.
- Full benefits package in line with market practices.
- Opportunity to join a greenfield/start-up phase operation with high visibility and impact on the business.
Required Skills:
Solid experience in finance/accounting roles preferably in multinational environments. Exposure to payroll and HR operations. Strong knowledge of Brazilian tax and labor regulations. Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Fluent English is mandatory.
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field.
Business ControllerLocation Recife Region (Cabo de Santo Agostinho) Pernambuco BrazilPosition Overview Petra Group is supporting a confidential international industrial client in the search for a Business Controller to be based in the Northeast region of Brazil.This position combines financial lead...
Business Controller
Location
Recife Region (Cabo de Santo Agostinho) Pernambuco Brazil
Position Overview
Petra Group is supporting a confidential international industrial client in the search for a Business Controller to be based in the Northeast region of Brazil.
This position combines financial leadership with exposure to payroll and operational support requiring a hands-on professional capable of operating in a structured yet evolving environment with strong interaction across finance operations and HR.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Accounting
- Manage financial operations including budgeting forecasting and reporting.
- Lead monthly closing and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards (IFRS/US GAAP).
- Maintain internal controls and support audit processes.
- Oversee tax compliance (ICMS PIS/COFINS among others).
- Act as a business partner to improve financial performance and working capital.
- Manage ERP systems and reporting tools.
- Interface with global finance teams.
Payroll & Workforce Cost Management
- Coordinate payroll processes and ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage payroll accounting reconciliations and reporting.
- Monitor workforce costs and support financial planning.
- Act as a key interface between Finance and HR.
Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Drive process improvements across finance and HR-related activities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and Brazilian legislation.
- Support workforce analytics and reporting.
Requisitos
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field.
- Solid experience in finance/accounting roles preferably in multinational environments.
- Exposure to payroll and HR operations.
- Strong knowledge of Brazilian tax and labor regulations.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent English is mandatory.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical mindset
- High level of ownership and attention to detail
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work cross-functionally
- Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Benefícios
Compensation & Benefits
- CLT employment contract aligned with multinational standards.
- Competitive fixed annual compensation package.
- Annual bonus based on both company results and individual performance.
- Full benefits package in line with market practices.
- Opportunity to join a greenfield/start-up phase operation with high visibility and impact on the business.
Required Skills:
Solid experience in finance/accounting roles preferably in multinational environments. Exposure to payroll and HR operations. Strong knowledge of Brazilian tax and labor regulations. Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Fluent English is mandatory.
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field.
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