Financial Controller

About Bigens

Bigens is a Brazilian company in the health and wellness sector, focused on the sale of dietary supplements. Born in the digital environment, it started by serving the B2C market and is now expanding into B2B. Headquartered in São Paulo with around 11 to 50 employees, the company's mission is to offer quality supplements at affordable prices and spread knowledge about health.

Learn more about the company on our official website.

About the Role

We are looking for a Financial Controller to build Bigens' finance department from the ground up. This is a strategic, hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys building processes, working autonomously, and being part of the growth journey of an expanding company.

Key Responsibilities

• Build the finance department: define processes, policies, and control routines.
• Organize and oversee monthly accounting and financial closing with the outsourced accounting firm.
• Implement and manage cash flow, projecting inflows, outflows, and working capital needs.
• Develop the annual budget and track actuals vs. budget, analyzing variances.
• Produce management reports (P&L, cash flow, financial KPIs) to support leadership.
• Map and control fixed and variable costs, identifying efficiency opportunities.
• Implement basic internal controls to reduce financial, tax, and fraud risks.
• Support strategic decisions on pricing, investments, hiring, and project feasibility.
• Serve as the main point of contact with banks, accountants, external auditors, and other financial partners.
• As the company grows, structure and lead the future finance team.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.
• Prior experience in controllership, finance, or accounting at a mid-level/senior level.
• Experience building or structuring financial processes from scratch in small/medium companies or startups.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of Brazilian tax and fiscal legislation.
• Analytical, organized profile with strong communication skills to engage with non-financial departments.
• Autonomy and proactivity to work without a pre-defined structure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as the sole Controller or Finance Manager in a company without an established finance department.
• Experience implementing ERP or financial management systems.
• Knowledge of corporate finance, M&A, or fundraising.

Work Model

On-site in São Paulo/SP, Santo Amaro neighborhood, with the possibility of a hybrid model.