Manager, Business Finance Latam

Position summary
Lead treasury (multi-currency), statutory accounting, tax, AP, billing, forecasting and budgeting, and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting under IFRS and US GAAP.
Experience in the Oil & Gas sector ideally with Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Installation (EPCI) projects is strongly preferred. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, proven leadership across multiple jurisdictions, and fluency in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
Key responsibilities
Lead the finance function across the region: own P&L reporting, consolidation and month-end close for regional legal entities.
Treasury & cash management: manage multi-currency cash pools, forecasts, bank relationships, short-term funding, liquidity planning and FX risk mitigation strategies.
Accounts payable & billing: ensure efficient AP workflows, vendor management, billings and receivables processes; optimize working capital.
Statutory books & compliance: ensure books are maintained per local statutory rules and filed on time (Brazil, Mexico, US state filings, and African jurisdictions).
Accounting standards & external reporting: ensure compliance with IFRS for consolidation and local GAAP where required; coordinate external audits and statutory audits.
Tax management: oversee income tax, VAT/GST/Sales Tax, withholding taxes and transfer pricing coordination; work with external advisors for local tax compliance (especially Brazil and Mexico).
Financial planning & analysis: lead annual budget, monthly reforecasting, rolling forecasts and scenario modelling; provide commercial insights and KPI dashboards to the executive team.
Internal controls & SOX/Regulatory readiness: design and maintain robust control environment across the region; coordinate remediation and process improvements.
Systems & process improvement: lead ERP/FP&A tool improvements (SAP, consolidation tools); drive automation and centralization where appropriate.
Team leadership: recruit, mentor and manage regional finance managers (local accounting, tax, treasury, AP/AR); set KPIs and career development plans.
Cross-functional partnership: partner with Commercial, Legal, Ops and HR to support deal structuring, pricing, and business needs.
Travel & on-site leadership: periodic on-site visits to Brazil, Mexico and African offices to support close, audits and tax interactions.
Required qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
15+ years progressive finance experience with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple countries/regions.
Deep hands-on experience in treasury (multi-currency), tax compliance, statutory accounting and IFRS consolidation.
Proven experience with AP, billing, collections and working capital optimization.
Strong SAP experience and FP&A tooling.
Demonstrated ability to manage external auditors and tax advisers across jurisdictions.
Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
Languages: Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish mandatory.
Preferred / nice to have
Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA or equivalent).
Direct experience operating in Brazil (tax/regulatory complexity), Mexico, and/or Africa.
Experience scaling finance for high-growth, matrixed, or multi-jurisdictional organizations.
Direct Oil & Gas industry experience, ideally with Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Installation (EPCI) projects.
Prior treasury operations experience with FX hedging, intercompany netting or shared service models.
Familiarity with US reporting requirements for subsidiaries.
*Note:
Please submit your CV in English version.