Finance Specialist - Client Finance

Job ID: 110426

Sao Paulo

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will be an essential member of our Americas Client Finance team, working directly with finance managers, client service team leaders and colleagues within client finance and across several administrative functions within the firm.

You will be a thought partner to client service teams as well as internal stakeholders and members of leadership, providing deep analytical support to manage the economics throughout the full engagement lifecycle which includes but is not limited to ensuring appropriate budgeting and financial setup; monitoring revenue, expenses, and billing/AR; providing critical forecasting and analyses while making appropriate recommendations; managing financial operations across multiple Latin American countries, including cross-border engagement structures; and navigating local regulatory, currency, and billing complexities across the region.

You will help to identify areas of opportunities, lead small projects and initiatives focused on performance and efficiency, while ensuring compliance with firm finance policies. Additionally, you will provide ad-hoc analyses and regional/global special project support as needed.

You will nurture an increasing network and connectivity within the financial and office community by maintaining a body of knowledge and expertise, including communicating the impact of changing practices and policies; collaborating with internal colleagues for process improvement and problem-solving; and providing mentorship and professional development support to junior colleagues.

You will primarily support our Latin America region. You will be a member of the Americas team of 40+ accountants, senior accountants, and specialists, reporting to a Manager of Finance.

YOUR GROWTH

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.

A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.

Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

4-year university degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

7+ years of finance/accounting experience, preferably in a professional services or consulting environment

Experience supporting multi-country or cross-border operations in Latin America

Robust financial systems and data analysis skills (Excel, ERP platforms)

Excellent project management skills; able to independently prioritize and manage multiple/ambiguous tasks simultaneously

Collaborates effectively with others; communicates in a clear, persuasive way which resonates with others, to command an audience

Deep technical / functional knowledge as relevant (e.g., finance, accounting, audit, cash management, tax), emerging spike in at least in one area

Able to inspire, guide, and support peers to achieve goals while managing individual needs and dynamics

Fluency level language skills in Portuguese and English are required; additional language skills in Spanish strongly preferred

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.