Position: 100% local contract
The Financial Planning Senior Manager Latam will be responsible for leading the company’s and LATAM financial planning and analysis processes, ensuring data-driven decision-making, resource optimization, and sustainable business growth. Acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership, this role will translate financial results into insights and recommendations to support short, medium, and long-term objectives.
Role & Responsibilities
Financial Planning Excellence
- Lead the development and implementation of financial planning processes to align with organizational goals.
- Develop financial models, scenarios, and simulations to support strategic decision-making.
- Provide analysis and recommendations to senior leadership (CODI), turning data into actionable insights.
- Analyze financial data and trends to provide insights that inform strategic planning and decision‑making.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure integrated financial planning across the organization.
Budget Management and Analysis
- Oversee the preparation and analysis of budgets, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and resource allocation.
- Consolidate and analyze monthly financial results, identifying variances, risks, and opportunities.
- Act as a Business Partner to multiple functions (Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, HR, etc.), ensuring alignment and financial support in decision‑making.
- Identify variances in budget performance and provide actionable insights for corrective actions.
- Facilitate budget reviews and support teams in understanding financial implications of their decisions.
Reporting & Transformation
- Support transformation and efficiency projects (digitalization, automation, smart spend, time efficiency).
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements in financial reporting.
- Prepare and present corporate financial reports to stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead and develop the FP&A team, fostering both technical and leadership skills.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Promote an environment of active learning and adaptability within the team to navigate changing business landscapes.
- Encourage innovation and problem‑solving to enhance financial processes and outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.
- Previous experience in managing senior‑level teams.
- Strong knowledge of Excel, Power BI, and financial modeling tools. ERP knowledge (SAP, Oracle, Workday) is a plus, AI.
- Fluent in Portuguese and English (Spanish desirable).
- Analytical and strategic mindset, with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to lead transformation and efficiency initiatives.
Capabilities
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Expertise in financial software and business intelligence tools.
Job Posting End Date: 2025-12-26
Target Hire Date: 2026-11-02
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