Financial Manager

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📍 Governador Valadares, , BrazilFull time

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Essa posição é para atuar presencialmente em Governador Valadares, MG.

Who will you be working with?

Joining Wabtec’s Finance Team, you will find yourself working with people who are exceptionally talented, determined, and committed to driving financial and process improvement.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the finance group, you will be responsible for support our Components business, as the Manager of finance – Supermetal business.

The professional will be accountable for the financial consolidation, working in monthly end closings, providing information to executives with high exposition.

It will also be expected for this person to collaborate with the global team along with day-to-day business (P&L) issues, providing details of the region, be a business finance partner of the business Leader and support the commercial team.

What do we want to know about you?

  • Graduated in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or correlated areas.
  • Proven experience in international companies
  • Proven experience in financial planning (FP&A).
  • Strong analytical skills, critical thinking and detailed-driven profile.
  • Highly motivated and proactive attitude with flexibility to respond to critical questions and challenging situations.
  • Ownership and empathy to understand business needs and find out solutions within our accounting and governance rules.
  • Optimize processes, automate routines, flexibility and openness to continuous improvement.
  • Advanced level knowledge in Microsoft Excel
  • Fluent English communication skills – including the ability to speak to different teams such as product, engineering, sales internally and externally and HQ leaders

What will your typical day look like?

  • Lead P&L level (Supermetal business) closing activities, driving transparency and predictability. Provide financial reporting on all aspects of business on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis;
  • Support leadership team and provide technical financial leadership in planning, leading all aspects of business unit budgeting, forecasting and Strategic plan;
  • Keep a pulse on the business through weekly reviews focused on Ebit and Cash key process indicators. Perform analytics of all variances, walks/bridges Budget to Actuals, YOY, Forecast to Actuals, etc.
  • Partner with Supermetal GM & Nordco CFO in developing business strategy by providing real time market and financial analytics.
  • Develop a true partnership with the s.chain finance team to drive VCP, deflation and margin enhancement activities. Explain variances on volume, mix, base cost, variable cost, project sales, margins, SGA, EBIT, working capital and cash from operation.
    Improve reporting capability through financial systems improvements and process digitization;
  • Provide financial guidance and operational analysis to assigned staff functions;
  • Measure working capital and drive projects to improve it. Understand and drive appropriate trade-offs between cash and operations.
    Lead communications to Headquarters and Regional Executives. Prepare presentations to HQ and Regional Executives. Strong interface with HQ, monthly and weekly meetings, and presentations.
  • Commercial finance: Work in cost roll ups, contract analysis, escalation formulas, supporting final price of products. Build a close relationship with the commercial and customer services teams also with the project managers.

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What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.


We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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This Financial Manager position at wabtec was posted on Sep 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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