Job Summary: The Positivo Group is seeking a professional for the Controller area, focused on accurate financial analysis, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making support. Key Highlights: 1. Committed to attracting talent driven by challenges and inspired. 2. Focused on identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency. 3. A culture of delight, simplicity, learning, and unity. At the Positivo Group, we are inspired by the opportunity to share knowledge and contribute to improving the quality of education in Brazil. After all, we believe that quality education has the power to transform the world. Guided by this purpose, we are currently consolidated as leaders across all our areas of operation. We are committed to attracting the best talent—**people driven by challenges and inspired** by opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you identify with our Positivo way of being, **submit your resume and apply for this position!** THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO PERSONS WITH OR WITHOUT DISABILITIES **Responsibilities and Duties** **About Our Area:** The Controller area at the Positivo Group plays a fundamental role in ensuring that strategic decisions are made based on accurate and relevant financial information. Our focus is not only on reporting data but also on identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency across all Group businesses. **How You Will Contribute to Our Team:** * Assist the Controller Management team in managing and controlling fixed costs, performing detailed analyses of financial closings and short-, medium-, and long-term financial projections. * Conduct studies and analyses to identify cost reduction and expense optimization opportunities across various business areas, proposing practical and effective actions. * Collaborate in the preparation and monitoring of budgets, using methodologies such as Matrix Budgeting and Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB). * Actively participate in preparing financial reports that provide insights to support strategic decision-making. * Interact with different company departments to understand needs and propose financial solutions that promote efficiency and cost reduction. **Requirements and Qualifications** **What We Expect You to Know:** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Sciences, Business Administration, Finance, or related fields. * Proven experience in cost management within controller functions, with emphasis on analyzing cost reduction opportunities. * Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders from diverse departments. * Knowledge of Matrix Budgeting and Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB). * Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Excel. * Must reside in Curitiba or its Metropolitan Region. **Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have):** * Prior experience in the education sector, understanding its specific financial characteristics. * Postgraduate degree in Controller or related fields. **Additional Information** **Why Work Here? Discover Our Benefits and Perks Designed to Enhance Your Well-being and Quality of Life:** We want your well-being and a constant smile—so we offer **health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance**. At our headquarters in Curitiba, we have a **restaurant** serving home-style meals every day! We also have a wonderful **grocery store**, where you can buy breakfast or afternoon snacks. Are you part of the **“bring-your-own-lunch” team**? We have a fully equipped area for you to enjoy your meal. Ah, is your job **field-based**? We provide a daily food voucher for your meals. We offer **meal and/or food allowances**—you choose the option that best suits your routine. Want to keep growing and learning? Here, you receive **Education Incentives** through partner institutions. Additionally, we offer the Evolua and Gestão de Gente platforms, featuring online courses designed to **accelerate your development**, plus a **feedback space**, integral to our culture. Achieve balance between work and well-being with **Gympass**: take care of your mental and physical health with us! We value our people: employees with over six months of tenure may participate in **internal recruitment** for positions across any Positivo Group unit. Commute by bus? We offer **transportation allowance** for your commute. Bike to work? We provide a **bike rack and changing room**, including a shower. Drive a car or motorcycle? We also offer **parking**. Your children aged 3–5 can stay safely while you work, thanks to our **childcare assistance**. When your family grows, you’ll be eligible for **extended maternity or paternity leave**. **Birthday day off**, to enjoy your special day however you like. We offer **home office allowance**, supporting our remote workforce. Want **exclusive discounts** at numerous establishments? The Positivo Mais Vantagens program is our club for employees and dependents. As an employee, you also gain access to Meu Positivo, enabling you to purchase Positivo Technology products at smart discounts. We encourage mindful use of your income. We offer the **Good Card and salary-linked loans**, with limits aligned to your salary and payroll deductions. **So, Why the Positivo Group?** Our DNA comprises our **four universal competencies: Delight, Simplicity, Learning, and Unity**. Together, these competencies make our digital identity truly **UNIQUE**. This position is for people who love bringing **\#delight** to everyone—clients, colleagues, suppliers—no matter who they are! We know teamwork is essential for delivering extraordinary projects, which is why **\#unity** is fundamental here at Positivo. We believe **\#simplicity** is the key to delivering great work, so we always strive to simplify things and avoid unnecessary complications. Ah—and **\#learning** is our motto here—we’re constantly teaching and learning, so we seek people eager to join this journey of continuous evolution. **Shall We Build a \#Positive World Together?** **Innovation Is Part of Our Story** Our story began in 1972, with an innovative pre-university course developed by a team of teachers. Since then, over 50 years of trajectory have solidified our companies as leaders across all operational areas: Education, Educational Solutions, Technology, and Printing. **Our Positivo Way of Being** Our team is guided by the values of Ethics, Knowledge, Work, and Progress. Here, we value collaboration, continuous development, the ability to innovate, and efficient simplification. With these attributes, we’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification as one of the best companies to work for.