Position: 100% local contract
The Financial Planning Senior Manager Latam will be responsible for leading the companies 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
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; a Masters 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.
- 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
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Financial Services
- Financial Performance
- Variance Analysis
- Journal Entries
- Account Management
- ACH
- Customer Accounts
- General Ledger Accounts
- Payroll
- Customer Relationships
- Financial Statements
- Annual Reports