Finance and Administration Manager

Company Description
**BESIX Group** is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, operating in construction, construction, real estate development and concessions. BESIX Group was founded in 1909, and has grown impressively over the years. BESIX Group operates in Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa and the Middle East through its subsidiary Six Construct, as well as in Canada and Australia. The group stands out in its sector by having its own internal Engineering Department, with wide-ranging expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, methods, planning, and BIM, System Engineering and similar tools.

**Job Description**:
For a new construction project in Brazil (Navegantes), we are looking for a Finance and Administration Manager who will be responsible for the coordination, the management and follow-up of all financial and administrative aspects which are linked to the project.
- Ensure that all financial transactions are conducted with the legal and contractual framework, that all internal and external reports are met, ensure integrity of cash, receivables and payable management, and ensure stock management;
- Execute all major financial transactions;
- Enforce financial discipline/guidelines and controls within the organization;
- Efficiently manage the Treasury activities;
- Ensure the administrative management of the local staff (payroll, visa’s etc );
- Monitor the performance of the business against the annual budget and long-term business plan;
- Develop financial models and feasibility studies with regards to expansion opportunities;
- Develop, maintain, and where necessary, improve financial systems to facilitate management decision-making;
- Develop relationships with local banks, customers, local authorities and other specific partners;
- Design and implement processes to give business managers the necessary financial data to make decisions and monitor performance;
- Redesign the budgeting process with the changing phases of the project to accurately identify the key business drivers;
- Build finance capability;
- Evaluate and develop finance personnel;
- Support effective development and performance of staff;
- Be the contact person for all HR related matters;
- Follow Group guidelines and policies.

**Qualifications**:

- You possess a master degree in finance, commercial engineering, or in applied economical sciences;
- You have mínimal 10 years of experience as Finance and Administration Manager within a multinational and complex environment;
- You have experience in a project based environment, preferably in the construction industry;
- ** You are fluent in English and Portuguese**. Any other language is an asset.
- You are result oriented and are a problem solver;
- You are able to analyze complex issues and significantly improve, change or adapt existing methods;
- You remain focused on goals; delegates, involves and motivates others to achieve common goals;
- You demonstrate ability to lead negotiations in major transactions;
- You are persevering, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial combined with a strong sense of responsibility and flexibility.
- ** You are willing to work on site in Brazil with a local Brazilian contract.**

Additional Information

A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it's about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.

Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial company which is now recognized as a Belgian Top Employer. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow, but also for your career and personal development.

We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.

Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come? If you are passionate about our purpose to _Excel_ _in creating sustainable solutions for a better world_, come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.

Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:

- An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages, extra-legal pension, medical care insurance, work-life balance program (such as teleworking, child care, flexible work schedule, mobile working), Health Management (sport, health check-up program,)
- Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon
- A dynamic, creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions)
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