CFO – Chief Financial Officer

Location:
Ibaté, SP – Brazil

Job type:
Full time/ Permanent

Reporting Line:
AVC CEO & Group COO-CFO

Direct reports:
5 Employees (Finance, Accounting, Credit Analysts)

Chief Financial Officer - CFO will oversee the financial management of our fertilizer's distribution operations in Brazil, which started its distribution strategy 3 years ago in Brazil and already operates more than 1 million tons, with its own factories, outsourced services and a JV, with annual strong growth expectations and heavy investments in the coming years and to coordinate group-level financial reporting and budget planning with our headquarters.

This role requires
a Russian Speaking
professional with deep financial expertise, operational insight, and the ability to bridge international business cultures and languages.

Main Responsibilities:

(1) Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop a finance team locally, ensuring strong accounting practices and continuous improvement
• Lead all financial functions of the Brazil operations including accounting, budgeting, cash flow, heading, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Develop and oversee short- and long-term financial plans aligned with the company's strategic objectives
• Provide insights and recommendations to the local CEO and global executive team on financial performance, risks, and investment opportunities
• Development of analysis of investment projects, whether organic or through acquisitions, whether owned or in partnership with third parties

(2) AVC Plant Financial Oversight

• Work closely with the Operations Director and operations team to ensure cost-effective production process
• Monitor and control operating expenses, raw material costs, labor efficiency, and capital expenditure
• Implement cost control initiatives and efficiency improvements across production activities
• Foster collaboration between the finance, operations, and commercial teams

(3) Group Reporting & Compliance

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for group consolidation to the headquarters
• Ensure compliance with Brazilian financial regulations and alignment with group corporate policies
• Monitor key financial KPIs and implement performance improvement measures
• Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and legal advisors as needed

(4) Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop annual forecasts for Brazil operations in coordination with the group finance team
• Annual budget preparation including submission of the P&L and CAPEX budgets to Oracle HFM
• Track performance against budget and provide variance analysis with actionable insights

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director, or Senior Finance Manager in a manufacturing or distribution environment, preferably in agriculture or chemicals
• Hands-on experience managing finances for a production plant with labor oversight or similar business setup
• Strong knowledge of Brazilian tax law, accounting standards, and labor regulations
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Experience working in an international group with reporting obligations to a foreign HQ
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in a mid-sized operational environment
• Experience with multinational financial reporting, budgeting, and consolidation processes
• Fluent in Portuguese, Russian, and English (written and spoken)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification is preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A dynamic, international work environment
• Professional development and clear career progression opportunities

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