This incredibly successful and fast paced media group has experienced huge growth and success, both organically and through acquisition. As they enter a new chapter in the business, we're looking for an experienced Regional CFO to own the LATAM region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a huge and dynamic player challenging the status quo. Chief Financial Officer - Responsibilities Commercial Strategy & Client Profitability - Pricing Strategy: Develop, implement, and continuously refine pricing models to ensure competitive positioning and optimal profit margins - Client Contract Negotiation: Lead the financial aspects of major client pitches and contract negotiations, structuring terms (payment schedules, scope creep handling, rate cards) that protect agency interests and profitability. Financial Planning, Analysis & Operations - Oversee resource planning, analysing key metrics such as staff utilisation rates, billable capacity, and realisation rates across all departments. Drive strategies to increase efficiency and minimise non-billable time - Budgeting & Forecasting: Overseeing the full financial planning cycle, including annual operating plans, departmental budgets, and rolling forecasts, with a heavy emphasis on labor and overhead costs - M&A and Investment: Evaluate potential agency acquisitions, divestitures, and major technology investments, providing rigorous due diligence and financial integration oversight - Technology & Systems: Ensure agency finance systems (e.g., time tracking, project management, ERP) provide accurate, timely data necessary for commercial decision-making. Financial Control, Reporting & Compliance - Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to a matrix structure locally and globally at a group level - Internal Controls: Establish and monitor robust internal financial controls and risk management procedures appropriate for an agile, high-growth agency environment. - Compliance: Oversee all tax, legal, and statutory Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Executive Partnership: Serve as the strategic financial voice on the Executive Leadership Team, translating commercial metrics into clear strategic imperatives. - Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and mentor the finance and operations teams, fostering a culture of commercial partnership and business-oriented analysis Chief Financial Officer - Required Experience - Must have prior experience operating as a CFO - Qualified accounting holding CRC or CPA equivalent - Experience of managing multi entity and multi regional businesses - Prior media, creative or marketing services sector experience is essential - Be located in or near Sao Paulo with relevant work permits or citizenship - Fluent English and Portuguese language skills - Spanish language skills are also beneficial Package - $750-880,000 BRL plus benefits