FP&A Specialist

Wabtec; Contagem; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Assistance

Private Pension

Meal Policy

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Finance professional to join the Contagem-based team, focusing on controlling and productivity in manufacturing operations. The role operates on-site in Contagem, MG, Brazil, serving as the bridge between finance and the Operations team to drive cost-out actions and productivity improvements.

You will support FP&A activities, manage monthly forecasts and R&O tracking, and oversee Capex planning for Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or correlated areas.
• Proven experience in financial planning (FP&A).
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Ability to communicate with diverse teams: manufacturing, planning, fulfilment, and HQ leaders.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Track and report monthly forecasts by account, including risks & opportunities, and support monthly financial close.
• Skills in financial viability analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing dynamics and financial processes.
• Commitment to process optimization and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Daily interface with operations and finance teams.
• Weekly alignment with global operations to synchronize numbers and strategy.
• Manage best-estimate and weekly reporting of results.

Skills

Advanced English

Advanced Excel

FP&A experience

Cost-out actions

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position requires on-site work in Contagem, Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil.

You will work in the Finance team focusing on controlling and generating productivity in our manufacturing operations.

Who will you be working with?

How will you make a difference?

• You will be the point of contact between finance and the Operations team, guiding the teams towards cost-out actions and productivity.
• You will support the Supply Chain Finance team in closing analyses, budget/forecasts plan process, control, and dissemination of productivity metrics and validation of cost-out initiatives.
• In addition, you will be responsible for the Capex plan in the Operations area (Manufacturing + Supply Chain).

What do we want to know about you?

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or correlated areas.
• Proven experience in financial planning (FP&A).
• Advanced English.
• Ability to speak to different teams, connect finance and operations such as manufacturing, planning, fulfilment, and HQ leaders.
• Advanced level knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• Track, review and report monthly forecasts by account, including risks & opportunities (R&O's), also supporting monthly financial closing.
• Skills in financial viability analysis.
• Knowledge of functional financial processes and understanding of manufacturing dynamics.
• Optimize processes, automate routines, flexibility and openness to continuous improvement..

What will your typical day look like?

• Daily interface with operations and finance teams
• Weekly contact with the global operations team to align numbers and strategy
• Management of the best result estimate, weekly reported

Benefits:

At Wabtec, people come first. That’s why we ensure our employees feel valued and have the tools they need to thrive. By joining us, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and development. Here’s what we offer to make you feel part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey:

• Medical Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
• Dental Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
• Profit Sharing
• Private Pension Plan
• Meal Policy according to location
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial, and social support
• Headspace – mental health app
• Christmas Card or Basket for employees (based on location)
• Christmas Gift for children up to 11 years old
• Extended Maternity Leave
• Program for Pregnant Women and Babies
• Language Incentive Policy
• Mentorship Programs and access to training platform
• Wellhub
• Pharmacy Assistance

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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