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Workplace: São Paulo - SP
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Finance Director to lead all financial activities for Zoetis Brazil. The ideal candidate is a transformational leader with a proven track record in managing complex financial environments within multinational organizations.
This role is responsible for overseeing core finance functions—Controlling, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and Compliance—ensuring alignment with US GAAP, local standards, Zoetis policies, and Brazilian regulations. The Finance Director will serve as a key business partner to the Country Leadership Team, supporting strategic decisions, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing finance organization aligned with Zoetis’s culture of ownership and innovation.
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting across statutory, tax, and corporate requirements.
Drive business performance through proactive financial planning, forecasting, and insightful analysis.
Partner with commercial, manufacturing, and supply chain leadership to evaluate strategic initiatives, pricing, and margin optimization.
Lead change management, process improvements, and finance transformation aligned with business needs.
Oversee internal controls, audits (internal and external), and compliance with SOX and corporate standards.
Ensure accurate and timely delivery of operational plans, monthly financial forecasts, and financial submissions.
Ensure full compliance with local tax obligations and legal requirements, including statutory filings and audits.
Manage working capital effectively to optimize the company’s financial resources.
Interact with government agencies, tax authorities, and financial institutions, clearly articulating Zoetis’s position on financial matters.
Support and guide the organization through business development initiatives and system/process migrations.
Foster a financial education mindset through structured 'Finance for Non-Finance' training for commercial leaders.
Support M&A activities, including post-merger integration and business restructuring where applicable.
Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax authorities, and other regulatory bodies.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field.
10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in Finance, including 3–5 years in a Director-level role.
Demonstrated experience leading multifunctional teams and developing high-performance cultures.
Proven track record in business partnering across commercial and operational areas.
Experience in managing transformation, restructuring, or integration processes.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP/IFRS), taxation, treasury, and internal controls.
Fluent in English and Portuguese; Spanish is a plus.
Preferred Attributes:
Experience in the Animal Health, Pharmaceutical, or Consumer Industry sectors.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
Comfortable in fast-paced, matrixed, and dynamic business environments.
Position Requirements:
Hybrid Work: 3 Days at the office and 2 Days remote.
Availability for national and international travel. 20% of the time.