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 responsibilitiesLead 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 qualificationsBachelor'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 haveProfessional 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.