Financial Analyst Sr.

BR01 Arxada do Brasil Especialidades Quimicas Ltd; Salto; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxada do Brasil Especialidades Quimicas Ltd in Salto, Brazil, is seeking a Financial Analyst to drive insightful financial analysis and cross-functional collaboration. You will partner with sales, operations, supply chain, and finance to turn data into actionable insights that support strategic decisions and profitable growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field, at least five years of relevant experience, strong Excel and SAP skills, and English fluency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• “Strong analytical and problem-solving skills” with ability to translate data into insights.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and BI/reporting tools.
• Knowledge of financial statements, cost accounting, forecasting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business performance across sales, pricing, volume, product mix, costs, and operating expenses.
• Evaluate profitability by product, customer and market segment.
• Perform monthly actual vs forecast and budget variance analyses.
• Develop financial projections across all P&L lines.
• Support project evaluations and business cases with financial analyses.
• Manage financial reserves including discounts, inventory adjustments and provisions.
• Partner with teams to improve financial performance and ensure compliance with transfer pricing.
• Identify and resolve data inconsistencies between SAP and BI systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel

SAP

BI tools

Financial modeling

Data analysis

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

BI tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As a Financial Analyst in Salto, Brazil, you will play a critical role in enabling business success through insightful financial analysis and strong cross-functional collaboration. You will partner with commercial, operational, supply chain, and finance teams to transform data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and drive sustainable growth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic global organization where your analytical expertise will help optimize profitability, improve processes, and support key business initiatives. If you are passionate about understanding business performance, solving complex challenges, and influencing outcomes through data-driven recommendations,

Essential Job Functions:

• Analyze business performance across sales, pricing, volume, product mix, costs, and operating expenses to support informed decision-making.
• Evaluate profitability by product, customer, and market segment, identifying risks and opportunities for business growth.
• Perform monthly actual versus forecast and budget variance analyses, delivering meaningful insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Develop financial projections across all P&L lines, including sales, cost of goods sold, manufacturing expenses, and operating expenses.
• Support project evaluations and business case development through financial feasibility and profitability analyses.
• Manage financial reserves including discounts, inventory adjustments, obsolete inventory, and other provisions in alignment with company policies.
• Partner with business and operations teams to improve financial performance, support audits and consulting activities, and ensure compliance with transfer pricing requirements.
• Identify and resolve data inconsistencies between SAP and BI systems while supporting accurate financial reporting and cost closing processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial planning, controlling, business analysis, corporate finance, or a related finance function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and business intelligence/reporting tools.
• Knowledge of financial statements, cost accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analysis.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Spanish is considered a plus.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.