Head of Finance

About the role

Nova, a fast‑growing fintech, is seeking a Head of Finance to lead all financial planning, reporting, and control activities from its São Paulo office. This senior, full‑time position will shape the company’s financial strategy, ensure accurate reporting, and support strategic decisions across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee preparation, analysis, and timely delivery of financial statements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning processes.
• Manage cash flow, monitor performance against targets, and drive cost‑optimization initiatives.
• Supervise and develop the finance team, ensuring strong internal controls.
• Collaborate with product, pricing, and investment teams on business cases.
• Maintain relationships with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with Brazilian accounting standards and tax regulations.

Required profile

• Proven senior finance leadership experience, preferably as a head of function.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; CPA, CFA, MBA a plus.
• Deep knowledge of Brazilian accounting standards, tax rules, and financial compliance.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret data, build models, and support strategic decisions.
• Fluent in Portuguese and professionally proficient in English.

Required skills

• Financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial modeling
• Cash‑flow management

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape finance function in a high‑growth fintech.
• Collaborative, data‑driven culture.
• Competitive compensation package.