Finance Manager

Vacancy No

VN15065

Employment Type

Permanent

Location Country

Brazil

Work Location

Rio de Janeiro

Who are V?

As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel's operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job

Provide accurate analysis and translation of key financial data to the BU / Group finance teams and the business General Manager / Management team

Evaluate financial data effectively and communicate articulately to non-financial stakeholders. Facilitate and provide recommendations for new processes and ways of working in order to support the development of a culture of continuous improvement

Pro-actively seek solutions to current or foreseeable issues.

Assist with the coordination and completion of the budget and forecast submissions.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Work in partnership with the relevant business leader to drive and support long term financial planning and compliance with Group standards
• Provide analysis and support for business leaders on improving business performance and Target
• Operating Models and assist implementation of approved outcomes
• Provide analysis and deliver insight which link financial reports to business strategies and aid business decisions.
• Educate and enhance understanding of value add services from finance to business
• Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams
• Develop team members either in local team and/or in the Shared Service Centre through regular communication, performance feedback and development
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes through automation and better use of technology and engage with key stakeholders to gain acceptance and wider implementation
• Contribute to business unit and/or Group financial projects as required as part of the overall finance function (Performance Dashboard, Robotics, new reporting tool using Business Intelligence etc.)
• Engage with Senior stakeholders and lead in the co-ordination of budgets and forecasting Ensure forecasts are robust and through regular oversight provide early warnings and recommendations, as required and to appropriate leaders.
• Provide effective commercial procedures, or initiate change, to ensure key operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered.
• Provide insights in to customer profitability and recommendations for increasing profit levels.
• Provide guidance and challenges to pricing/margin and commercial decisions to ensure maximization of profits
• Prepare business case for Capex or resource investment in partnership with the relevant business leader
• Provide support to Group Finance and the relevant business for specific M&A projects and associated integration (if applicable)
• Maintain Financial Discipline:
• Provide calculations for complex ad hoc journals and issue to relevant accounts team.
• Manage and coordinate the reporting of financial information and KPls across multiple entities, jurisdictions and resources.
• Lead and coordinate with Shared Service team to ensure accurate management accounts are produced in a timely manner
• Preparing local statutory accounts and submit all statutory filing requirements (including tax returns) in accordance with local requirements/timelines
• Prepare local statutory accounts and submit all statutory filing requirements (including tax returns) in accordance with local requirements/timelines
• Review and sign-off on the production of management accounts
• Review financial reports and where necessary, challenge and advise of any corrections, omissions and audit to ensure reflected in final outputs
• Prepare, present and explain financial reports with recommendations as necessary
• Highlight risks and make recommendations to mitigate financial risks
• Provide support, insights and recommendations to improve working capital and cash flow position

What can I expect in return?

V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

Essential

• Qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CIMA or relevant experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of local taxation and regulatory requirements, and International Accounting
• Standards (IFRS)
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating teams, local and remote
• Ability to see the value in the information you provide and to inspire others to make use of it.
• Used to working in a rapidly changing environment and who is comfortable proposing, justifying, initiating and implementing change
• Fluent in English
• High Ethical standards
• Relationship building
• Presentational skills
• Negotiation

Desirable

• Previous experience in the marine Industry and Audit Firms
• Hyperion (HFM) and Dynamics 365

Applications Close Date

26 Oct 2025