Finance Director

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A Continental desenvolve tecnologias e serviços pioneiros para a mobilidade sustentável e conectada de pessoas e seus bens. Fundada em 1871, a empresa de tecnologia oferece soluções seguras, eficientes, inteligentes e acessíveis para veículos, máquinas, trânsito e transporte. Em 2022, a Continental gerou vendas de € 39,4 bilhões e atualmente emprega cerca de 200.000 pessoas em 57 países e mercados.

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We are looking for a Finance Manager to lead the finance function for our Tires business in Brazil and Mercosur (plant and sales operations). This role is responsible for ensuring the financial and fiscal health of the legal entity, aligned with Group strategy and governance standards.

You will oversee Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and Customs, acting as a key business partner to support strategic decision-making and drive performance across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Finance function (Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and Customs) across Brazil and Mercosur, including support to Argentina

Ensure compliance with corporate policies, local regulations, and risk management standards

Oversee financial planning and reporting (Actuals, Forecast, Budget), delivering accurate and timely insights to leadership

Consolidate and analyze regional performance to support strategic decision-making

Ensure statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance, including audits and corrective actions

Drive tax optimization and support import/export efficiency

Define and execute finance strategy aligned with business objectives

Partner with key stakeholders across the business, including procurement and leadership teams

Manage contracts, insurance, and real estate topics

Maintain relationships with government authorities and industry associations

qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or related fields

Solid experience in Finance

Experience in leadership roles, managing teams

Strong background in

• Accounting, Treasury, and Controlling
• Compliance and internal controls
• Financial and management reporting
• Experience in multinational companies and matrix organizations
• Fluency in English
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• International or intercultural experience
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments
• Strong strategic and analytical mindset
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive business decisions
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