Controlling and Risk Specialist

The Controlling & Risk Specialist plays a key role in ensuring budget accuracy by closely monitoring actual results versus plan and proactively driving corrective actions when needed. The position is responsible for financial reporting, as well as supporting the company’s risk management framework through the identification, assessment, monitoring, and coordination of business risks. This role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure financial alignment and effective risk governance across the organization.

Tasks

• Support the Controller in planning and reporting cycles, ensuring consistency between forecasts, budgets, and actual results.
• Prepare and analyze reports partnering with business areas to understand deviations and drive insights.
• Lead controlling month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with accounting data.
• Act as the focal point between Accounting and Controlling, fostering alignment and ensuring data integrity across both areas.
• Support external audit processes by ensuring data availability, accuracy, and proper documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and control.
• Coordinate risk management activities by ensuring timely updates from all departments and compliance with established workflows and headquarters guidelines.
• Enhance reporting tools and outputs to reflect business priorities, tailoring communication to non-finance stakeholders.
• Evaluate financial performance through analysis of actuals, plans, and forecasts, providing actionable insights to support business decisions.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in Accounting, Administration or related fields.

Experience

• At least 5 years of working experience in financial related areas.

Competencies

• Planning and Organization.
• Analytical and process-oriented mindset.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Team oriented working attitude and intercultural understanding.
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Skills

• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel (including macros).
• SAP knowledge/experience is considered an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English language required, German is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to change.
• Highly organized – strong attention to detail.

Work environment

• Position is based in Sao Paulo, SP.
• Hybrid work model, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.