Fp&A Manager - Latam - Afirmativa Para Pessoas Diversas

Monks; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A dynamic advertising organization seeks a results-driven LATAM FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis across Latin America. The ideal candidate will have strong FP&A skills, understanding of agency dynamics, and the ability to drive data-driven decisions. Responsibilities include owning budgeting and forecasting, optimizing profitability, and managing a small team. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, CPA/CFA preferred, and excellent English communication skills. This full-time position is designed for a mid-senior level professional.

Qualificações

• Deep understanding of agency business models and client profitability analysis.
• Experience in advertising/agency finance environment is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Responsabilidades

• Own end-to-end budgeting and forecasting for LATAM.
• Collaborate with sales to forecast pipeline and identify opportunities.
• Lead a small LATAM FP&A team; recruit top talent.

Conhecimentos

Advanced Excel

Communication in English

Client profitability analysis

Data visualization capabilities

Analytical mindset

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

CPA/CFA or MBA preferred

Ferramentas

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite)

BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Now, about the opportunity: We are seeking a results‑driven LATAM FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, and performance management across Latin America for a fast‑paced organization with a portfolio in the advertising / marketing sector.

The ideal candidate will combine strong FP&A technical skills with a deep understanding of agency / advertising dynamics, client profitability, and regional market nuances. This role partners closely with regional leadership, sales, operations, and marketing to drive data‑driven decision making, optimise resource allocation, and support growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

FP&A Leadership

Own end‑to‑end budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning for LATAM, aligning with global standards and local realities.
Develop, consolidate, and present monthly / quarterly financial results, variance analyses, and actionable insights to regional leadership and the CFO.
Create and maintain robust financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPI dashboards) tailored to the advertising / agency business.

Revenue and Profitability Optimisation

Analyze client mix, project profitability, rate card utilisation, and ABC / driver‑based costing to improve gross margins.
Collaborate with sales / account leads to forecast pipeline, identify up‑sell / upsell opportunities, and quantify the financial impact of new business.
Monitor media / production spend efficiency, settlement timing, and client invoicing metrics; flag risks and opportunities.

Advertising Agency‑Specific Finance

Manage programme / project profitability for campaigns, including allocation of indirect costs, shared services, and overhead to projects.
Track media commissions, rebates, and credit terms; ensure accurate revenue recognition and compliance with agency standards.
Support pitch budgeting and client ROI analysis for new business opportunities.

Forecasting Discipline and Governance

Lead monthly close coordination, OPEX discipline, and rolling forecast cadence; ensure accuracy with regional management.
Establish and maintain forecasting processes, ownership, and timelines; implement scenario planning (e.g., market slowdowns, client churn).
Develop and enforce internal controls, financial policies, and data integrity across LATAM entities.

Strategic Partnering and Storytelling

Provide insightful storytelling to senior leadership: profitability trends, liquidity considerations, capital allocation, and investment cases.
Partner with Marketing / PMO and Creative / Production leads to understand cost drivers and optimise budgeting for campaigns and content production.

Systems, Automation, and Data

Own FP&A tools (ERP / GL, BI platforms, Excel‑based models, and forecasting software); drive automation of reports and dashboards.
Ensure data integrity, standardisation of metrics (revenue, gross margin, utilisation, billable / non‑billable, client profitability), and timely data delivery.
Champion digital transformation efforts to streamline planning across LATAM.

Compliance and Risk

Ensure compliance with local tax, statutory reporting, and transfer pricing requirements; coordinate audits as needed.
Identify financial risks (FX exposure, client concentration, contract terms) and propose mitigation strategies.

People and Collaboration

Lead, mentor, and develop a small LATAM FP&A team; recruit top talent and foster a high‑performance culture.
Collaborate with regional finance teams, legal, and operations to ensure alignment on financial controls and reporting standards.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics; CPA / CFA or MBA preferred.
• Experience: In advertising / agency finance or a marketing / creative services environment is highly desirable.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of agency business models (billable hours, project‑based work, media commissions, rebates), client profitability analysis, and pitch budgeting.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / NetSuite), BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), and financial planning software; strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities.
• Analytical & Strategic: Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights; strong business acumen with a results‑oriented mindset.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Spanish or Portuguese proficiency is highly desirable.
• Leadership: Experience managing a small team; ability to influence cross‑functionally and operate in a matrix organisation.
• Personal Attributes: Detail‑oriented, proactive, adaptable to rapid changes, high ownership, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Prerequisites

It is required that the profile for this position be diverse. Preference for black people, women, PCDs (people with disabilities), or LGBTQIAPN+ community.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Advertising Services

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