Finance Manager

Dormer Pramet is a global manufacturer and supplier of tools for the metal cutting industry, and we have a truly international presence with three production units and sales offices in 20 countries. Our skills and products solve engineering challenges across many industry sectors – including maintenance and repair operations, as well as general engineering through to heavy machining, railway and airframe assembly. Customer Focus, Innovation, Fair Play and Passion to Win are our values that build the foundation of our brand and company.

At Dormer Pramet, our purpose is to build on the company’s heritage and success to innovate our way into the future. By keeping a long-term focus in everything we do, we can support our ambitions to grow manufacturing and prosperity for all. This brings jobs, with opportunities for both growth and security. It is what we care for, and what makes us go that extra mile! We share our deep knowledge and experience to build great relationships, not just with industry partners, but with employees and the community. We focus on improving the environment we work in and believe that everyone should feel empowered to deliver success. In return, we promise a rewarding career with flexible working options, excellent opportunities for development and progression. Does this seem like something you want to be a part of?

We are looking for our Financial Control Manager, someone who is eager to support our growth ambitions and would like to play a key role in the Finance Team.

Your mission

Your responsibilities will be overseeing the preparation of financial statements and reports, ensuring they are accurate and timely including the accuracy and integrity of financial data, transactions, and reporting. This includes ensuring the organization complies with relevant financial regulations and accounting standards. You will continuously improve financial processes and systems, including developing ways of working and using new technologies. You will develop people to ensure there is a strong team collaborating, where talents can grow and a succession plan for key roles is ensured is a cornerstone of the role.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to join our team. You have a solid background in finance and ideally financial controlling, with a profile of being self-going and proactive. You are customer oriented, and see and implement improvements. Strong leadership and communication skills are important. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company with a strong focus on innovation and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead, manage and cultivate functions reporting to you by providing professional development opportunities and guidance. Functions include accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accountants, tax.
2. Oversee financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements as well accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
3. Drive month-end closing process according to local, as well as Sandvik group requirements.
4. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Dormer Pramet acts as a shared service center for other companies within Sandvik so the person will be responsible for the reporting of other companies having sales in Brazil (Coromant, Walter, Seco and Sandvik Holding).
5. Develop and implement internal controls and financial policies.
6. Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
7. Identify and mitigate financial risks through effective internal controls and risk management strategies.
8. Liaise with external and internal auditors as the first point of contact.
9. Actively identify and manage optimization and automation of the financial processes.
10. Implement cost-saving measures and initiatives to enhance financial performance.
11. Ensure appropriate cash flow to satisfy business demands by providing correct reporting, cash flow projections, and actively managing the balance sheet items.
12. Advise operational leaders regarding the impact of any decisions on overall financials.
13. Ensure all tax obligations are calculated correctly and reported on time.
14. Act as a second pair of eyes related to bank transactions.
15. Have co-signatory responsibility together with Managing Director.
16. Ad hoc responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (desirable active CRC), Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or related areas.
2. Previous experience as a Controller or in Financial Management or related areas.
3. Mastery of the budgeting process, financial analysis, and cost calculation.
4. Experience in SAP implementation and process optimization.
5. Leadership and people development skills.
6. Microsoft Office (advanced).
7. Desirable knowledge in SAP Modules FI and CO.

Location: São Paulo (Interlagos), Brazil. Since we are a global business, travel will be a small part of the role, as well as efficient digital collaboration across time zones.

As we seek a fair recruitment process, when a professional applies for a position, after having their resume selected, the candidate is invited to participate in an online evaluation process. Feedback is provided immediately after the evaluation is completed. The selection process begins after the application deadline.