Head of Finance

Req ID 73851 | Limeira, Brazil, ZF Passive Safety Systems Brazil Ltda.

Tasks

• Ensure the company is provided with financial resources in a timely manner, at the lowest possible risk and cost, while supporting short-, medium-, and long-term cost budget targets.
• Maximize financial gains through the effective operational management of the company's financial resources.
• Contribute to the accuracy of accounting and tax records by analyzing and supporting the classification and recording of transactions in compliance with accounting standards and applicable legislation.
• Ensure timely payments and collections related to purchasing and sales activities through effective management of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures related to company operations, verifying adherence to established regulations and standards.
• Be responsible for processes involving the raising and investment of financial resources, as well as managing all banking relationships.
• Define credit limits for operations involving Spare Parts, Remanufacturing, and Export transactions with third parties by conducting credit risk assessments of customers.
• Manage receivables with the objective of minimizing the occurrence and impact of losses resulting from customer default.
• Support, monitor, and analyze internal and external audit activities.
• Manage the team by selecting, coaching, training, monitoring performance, conducting evaluations, ensuring compliance with organizational procedures and safety regulations, scheduling vacations, and handling other personnel management activities.
• Develop financial strategies in collaboration with various divisions and business units worldwide to optimize financial resources.
• Maintain a high standard of excellence within the corporate finance department by investing in research, technical knowledge, benchmarking, and best-practice comparisons with leading companies.
• Develop, implement, and manage the risk management process, including risk identification, analysis, assessment, treatment, and monitoring.
• Define the methodology and implement the operational risk management process, including risk identification, analysis, mitigation plans, and contingency planning.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in Treasury, Financial Planning, Credit & Collections, and team management.
• Strong knowledge of cash flow management, fundraising, and investment of financial resources.
• Experience managing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, tax legislation, and internal controls.
• Experience in credit analysis and financial risk management.
• Experience with internal and external audits.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Advanced or fluent English proficiency.

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Contact

Barbara Campa Fernandez

Barbara.Campa@zf-lifetec.com