Regional Finance Director

Team description

You'll join SumUp's Finance Leadership Team at an important moment for our business across Brazil, Latin America and the wider Americas region. This role combines hands-on leadership of core finance activities with governance and oversight of credit, receivables and merchant liquidity management. Reporting to the VP Finance Operations, you'll work closely with FP&A, Treasury, Global Tax and local finance leaders to strengthen reporting, controls, statutory compliance and financial operations across the Americas and multiple expansion markets.

What you'll do

• Lead day-to-day finance activities across Brazil, Latin America and the USA, ensuring accurate reporting and clear insight for business decisions
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury and Global Tax on forecasting, performance analysis, tax execution, cash flow and other core finance activities
• Provide governance and oversight for credit, receivables and merchant liquidity management, working with relevant teams to identify risks and strengthen controls
• Lead financial governance and compliance, including audits, financial statement integrity, statutory requirements and regulatory obligations
• Take on formal statutory responsibilities within the first 6 to 12 months in the role
• Build and develop a high-performing finance organisation across the Americas, while supporting finance operations in multiple expansion markets as the business grows

You’ll be great for this role if

• Proven experience in Financial Services, Payments, FinTech or Banking, with strong finance leadership experience across Brazil and/or Latin America
• Strong knowledge of Brazilian statutory, tax and regulatory requirements, including experience with audits, filings, tax risk and financial services operations
• Strong understanding of credit, receivables and merchant liquidity management, with the ability to provide effective governance and oversight in these areas
• Experience leading operational finance activities across multiple markets, including reporting, tax, audit, statutory compliance and financial controls
• Track record of leading cross functional finance teams in complex, multi market environments, with strong executive stakeholder management

Why you should join SumUp

🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our dynamic São Paulo hub in the heart of the city. This involves an office-first setup 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of R$ 10,000 for education, certifications, and conferences 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 22 working days of paid leave, plus public holidays and special leave days 💪 Stay fit: Wellhub membership included and gym at the office 💼 Financial wellness: SumUp contributes to your private retirement plan with Santander 🧠 Mental well-being: access to Zenklub for therapy, coaching, and emotional wellness resources

About SumUp

Be empowered to do more that matters.

At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 38 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.

Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

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