Head of Business Support – Spectris Brazil

Main Responsibilities:

General

• Maintain a robust internal control environment across the operations of Spectris Barzil
• Provide oversight for legal risks associated with all business and activity transacted in the name of Spectris do Brasil
• Participate in the process for contract review
• Serve as an Ethics Officer for the host entity and support the roll-out of Ethics & Compliance projects / initiatives in the region as required;
• Co-ordinate with the local business leaders on all matters of common interest (e.g. company policies)
• Knowledge of Brazilian regulations relevant to our business’ operations
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization across shared services by applying Lean methodologies.

Finance & Accounting

• Plan, direct and coordinate all accounting operational functions.
• Supervises and manages the transaction processing & sub-ledger management (Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Record to Report, Month end closing & BPC submission, etc.) for each hosted business;  
• Co-ordination of internal reporting and review of financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of business results;
• Overseeing regulatory and statutory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance (eg. Transfer Pricing);
• Managing the budget process and cost allocation for the Spectris host and providing support to OpCos on an as-needed basis;
• Handling ad hoc projects in the areas of accounting, controllership, statutory requirements, tax and treasury;
• Ensures full compliance with all local tax reporting and related obligations;
• Oversees working capital management local purchasing and credit risk management;

H.R. & Admin

• Provide administrative leadership to the local HR & Admin staff and actively collaborate with local and Group HR teams to ensure seamless operational support, policy compliance, and the successful rollout of HR & Admin initiatives within the host entity.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Requirements:

• Work with highest level of work ethics and absolute integrity;
• University degree in accounting or finance, and 10-15 years’ experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or Controller position in a multi-national company; Broader experience to cover HR and Admin responsibilities a strong plus;
• Comprehensive knowledge on accounting and finance with strong financial analytical skills;
• Familiar with relevant IFRS  and local GAAP & legislations;
• Experience with SAP systems will be a plus;
• Solid risk management and internal control experience;
• Working knowledge of Lean principles and methodologies (e.g., continuous improvement, process optimization) is highly desirable;
• Strong business acumen; have a growth / open mind-set with learning agility;
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills;
• Fluent in both Portuguese and English;
• Ability to inspire, engage and develop others.