ABOUT CLAAS

CLAAS is a family business founded in 1913 and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of agricultural engineering equipment.
The company, with corporate headquarters in Harsewinkel, Westphalia, Germany, is the European market leader in combine harvesters.
CLAAS is a world leader in another major product group, self-propelled forage harvesters. CLAAS is also one of the best in global agricultural engineering with tractors, agricultural balers and green harvesting machinery. The CLAAS product portfolio also includes cutting-edge agricultural information technology. CLAAS employs 11,400 workers worldwide. We have been in Argentina for more than 20 years and we have 10 branches distributed throughout the country to ensure a quick response to our clients.

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for controlling processes in Argentina and Brazil. This includes, in particular, all planning and monthly closing activities
Controlling of Argentina in regards of budgeting, forecasts and midterm planning (Margins, OpEx and CapEx), Controlling for CAL (Brazil; mainly OpEx and CapEx) in close cooperation with Controlling CLAAS Global Sales.
Responsibility for Finance processes in Argentina (sales financing programs for machines and spare parts, credit management). Proactive research for sales financing options in close coordination with Service Unit Business Administration Export & Sales Financing.
Ensure the adherence of the local accounting in Argentina and Brazil to the corresponding standards (IFRS and local GAAP) and safeguard timely delivery of closings (month and year end).
Ensure application of group standards for Finance, Controlling and Accounting by close collaboration with functional responsible (matrix organization of the group).
Contribute to the strategy and implement the aligned strategic direction with focus on financial issues.
Exchange with and control of external partners such as auditors, banks or tax consultants
Financial support and control for sales-, aftersales, production- and logistics- processes
Coordinate and communicate between the local entities and the parent company
Define tax orientation of the local entities in cooperation with corporate function of the group.
Support and further development of the team of commercially responsible
Active support of demand management in close cooperation with field teams and BUSS Demand Management
Ensuring legal compliance of CArg and CAL and their processes
Regular and comprehensive information to superiors and central functions about current business developments as well as chances and risks
Project work

REQUIREMENTS

• Financial education, completed studies (Master) in Business Administration or Economic
• Multiannual work experience in finance & controlling
• Analytical and conceptual faculty of thought
• Intercultural sensitivity
• Preciseness und reliability
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Management experience
• Ability to react to rapidly changing framework conditions
• English level (Advance), portugues (Desired)