Commercial Finance Manager_BU

This is a hands-on commercial finance leadership role supporting the performance of a major business unit in Brazil.
You will own financial planning, forecasting, modelling, reporting, and investment analysis to provide a clear view of business performance.
Working closely with senior leaders across Sales, Marketing, Product, Customer Success, and other functions, you will turn complex data into actionable recommendations.
You’ll identify risks and opportunities, challenge assumptions, and help guide decisions that support sustainable growth and profitability.
The role also includes leading and developing a local finance team while strengthening financial discipline and operational processes.
You’ll have significant autonomy and visibility in a fast-moving, multinational environment where your analysis directly influences business strategy.
This is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to combine strategic business partnering with practical management and analytical leadership.

• Significant experience in FP&A, commercial finance, financial planning, or business partnering within a complex or multinational organisation.

• Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing finance professionals.

• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, management reporting, and performance analysis.

• A strong commercial mindset with the ability to connect financial insights to broader business strategy and operational decisions.

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions constructively, and communicate recommendations with confidence.

• Strong analytical judgement and the ability to transform complex financial and operational information into clear, actionable conclusions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Portuguese and English.

• High levels of autonomy, accountability, organisation, and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with ERP, financial planning, reporting, and business-intelligence platforms.

• Experience in software, technology, SaaS, or recurring-revenue businesses is advantageous.

• Previous responsibility for a business-unit or regional P&L is a plus.

• Experience working with international or matrixed teams is desirable.

• Knowledge of IFRS and Brazilian accounting and tax requirements is beneficial.

• Experience improving FP&A systems, dashboards, reporting automation, or analytical processes is an advantage.

• An MBA, postgraduate qualification, or recognised finance certification is a plus.