Chief Financial Officer, Brazil

• Financial Leadership & Strategy:
• Serve as a strategic business partner to the senior executive leadership team, providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization in relation to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide insights and recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth plans of the organization.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company's plan for growth and expansion.
• Implement policies, procedures, and processes as deemed appropriate by the senior leadership team across the region.
• Communicate, engage, and interact with the Regional Board of Directors, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team.
• Financial Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting:
• Oversee Brazil financial budgeting reports, including monthly profit and loss by agency and country, and forecast vs. budget analysis.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Identify, develop, and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches, and/or new service offerings to clients.
• Develop and maintain monthly operating budgets and annual company operating budgets.
• Manage the financial planning and analysis department, supervising the creation of reports for budgeting and forecasting.
• Pricing and Third-Party Negotiations
• Lead direct client negotiations alongside business management, ensuring appropriate pricing and favorable financial outcomes.
• Partner with other WPP Finance Leaders to deliver the best integrated service and pricing to clients, maximizing results for the group.
• Participate in vendor’s partnership negotiations to maximize return on overall media investment.
• Accounting, Administration, Operations & Internal Controls:
• Supervise regional accounting functions to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial internal systems (reporting).
• Review and ensure the application of appropriate internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial procedures across the region.
• Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting.
• Oversee the region's month-end close process, continuously reviewing procedures and eliminating inefficiencies.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Review regional month-end closing activities, balance sheet accounts, and overhead cost allocation.
• Financial Management:
• Oversee market cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.
• Oversee cash, investments, and asset management.
• Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization's plans and operating budgets.
• Team Leadership & Development:
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and development opportunities to the finance team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance organization.
• Risk Management & Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial and tax regulations in the market.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of robust internal controls to mitigate financial risks.
• Stay abreast of changes in regulatory requirements and ensure the organization's financial practices are compliant.

• Minimum of 15 years of proven experience as a CFO, Executive Director, finance officer, or relevant role.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.
• Previous experience in financial risk management and growth strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of financial and tax regulations in the region.
• Strong preference for candidates with a proven track record of financial leadership roles in publicly traded companies. Experience in the financial reporting and compliance requirements associated with publicly traded entities is essential.
• Extensive experience in managing financial processes and controls in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) or similar regulatory frameworks. A demonstrated ability to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting is crucial.
• An extensive background in business-to-business (B2B) environments, with a deep understanding of the unique financial dynamics and challenges in B2B transactions.
• Proven expertise in managing and optimizing financial operations with a high volume of transactions, demonstrating an ability to streamline processes and drive efficiency.
• Possess knowledge and ability to ensure all actions follow appropriate employment laws, company policies and sound business practice.
• Strong, impactful leadership skills, with proven experience leading within matrix organizations.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and collaborate with international teams.
• Excellent communication skills in both Portuguese and English.
• Due to the international character of the organization, there may be some travelling required for this role
• Ability to manage a complex business environment, with different stakeholders, in multinational companies (preferably)

• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, fostering a culture of financial transparency and accountability.
• Managing Vision and Purpose: Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; talks beyond today; talks about possibilities; is optimistic; creates mileposts and symbols to rally support behind the vision; makes the vision shareable by everyone; can inspire and motivate entire units or organizations.
• Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using data to drive financial decisions, optimize processes, and maximize financial performance.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Cultural awareness and adaptability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ethical Standards: A commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards in financial management and decision-making.
• Decision Making: Makes decisions in a timely manner, based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• MBA or Master's degree in Finance is highly preferred.
• CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.

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