Financial Controller Lead

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Financial Controller Lead based in Brazil. We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded finance professional to drive financial planning, business performance management, and data-informed decision-making within a fast-growing technology environment. In this highly visible role, you will partner with executive leaders and cross-functional teams to translate financial and operational data into actionable insights. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting while helping optimize profitability, cash flow, and resource allocation. You will also contribute to scalable financial processes, reporting automation, and strategic initiatives that support business expansion. This opportunity combines financial rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset, offering the chance to influence business strategy and support sustainable growth in a dynamic, international setting.

Act as the primary finance business partner to executive leadership and functional teams, providing financial insights that support strategic and operational decisions. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes to ensure alignment with business objectives. Develop financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives, new products, pricing strategies, market expansion, and investment opportunities. Monitor business performance, identify trends and financial risks, and recommend actions to improve growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. Build and maintain executive dashboards, key performance indicators, and reporting tools to measure financial and operational performance. Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to optimize revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and cash flow. Partner with Product, Sales, Marketing, Technology, and Operations teams to assess business cases, prioritize investments, and allocate resources effectively. Support board presentations, investor reporting, due diligence activities, and other strategic financial communications. Improve financial planning, reporting, and analytics through automation, standardized processes, and scalable systems. Collaborate with Accounting to support accurate month-end closing, financial reporting, and compliance with internal controls. Analyze relevant technology and subscription business metrics, including annual recurring revenue (ARR), monthly recurring revenue (MRR), customer acquisition cost (CAC), customer lifetime value (LTV), churn, retention, and unit economics. Contribute to strategic initiatives such as international expansion, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and the development of new business models. Promote financial accountability across the organization while enabling teams to make timely, informed decisions. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. At least seven years of professional experience in business controlling, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), strategic finance, or corporate finance, preferably within a high-growth technology company or startup. Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis capabilities. Proven experience partnering with senior executives and cross-functional leadership teams. Solid understanding of business performance drivers and digital business models. Advanced Excel skills and the ability to develop sophisticated financial models. Fluency in using AI tools to support financial analysis, productivity, and decision-making. Experience with ERP, financial planning, and business intelligence platforms, such as Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Workday Adaptive Planning, Power BI, Looker, Tableau, or similar tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable business insights. Strong communication and presentation skills, including the confidence to present financial results and recommendations to executives, investors, and board members. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-changing, ambiguous environment while maintaining a hands-on approach. Demonstrated experience building and improving scalable financial processes within a growing organization. Strong project management, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills. High level of ownership, curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement. Preferred qualifications: Experience in fintech, blockchain, Web3, digital assets, or cryptocurrency-related businesses. Familiarity with token economics, digital asset accounting, or cryptocurrency market dynamics. Benefits Competitive compensation: A competitive compensation package, with specific salary details to be confirmed during recruitment. Fully remote work: Work remotely from Brazil, within the company's remote-work arrangements for Europe and Latin America. Global coworking access: Access to coworking spaces around the world. Work-life balance: Paid vacation and sick leave. Continuous learning: Access to training programs, language courses, and annual learning sponsorship opportunities. Innovative projects: Opportunities to contribute to blockchain and digital asset technology initiatives. International collaboration: Work with a globally distributed team across a dynamic technology environment. Strategic impact: Play a key role in financial decision-making, business performance management, and long-term growth initiatives.