Business Controlling Analyst

Essity; Medellín; Presencial; COP 60.000.000 - 90.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Essity seeks a Business Controller Analyst LATAM to support financial management and performance across the Latin America region. The role covers regional planning, reporting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business support to ensure high‑quality information and informed decision making.

Based in Medellín, you will partner with Global, LATAM BU, and country teams; consolidate regional numbers, prepare budgets, executive briefings, and Power BI dashboards; drive continuous improvement of

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics or related fields.
• 3-5 years of FP&A, business controlling, or related roles.
• Experience in regional and multinational environments.
• Strong business partnering with commercial teams.
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with SAP.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in regional financial reporting, monthly closing activities, annual budgeting processes, periodic forecasts and Long-Range Strategic Planning (LSP).
• Review and validate financial information in the corporate reporting system (AARO).
• Prepare and maintain regional budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinate LATAM regional expense postings and central adjustments.
• Consolidate and analyze LATAM P&L and Working Capital; prepare executive presentations.
• Develop Power BI reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Partner with Global, LATAM BU, and local country teams on regional projects.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Power Automate

English (Intermediate)

Cross-functional partnering

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics

Herramientas

SAP

AARO (corporate reporting system)

Descripción del empleo

Business Controller Analyst Latam

Are you looking to develop your potential within a multinational company focused on achieving outstanding results while fostering a culture of care, leadership, and collaboration?

Are you motivated to continue growing your career in a role that contributes to the business’s growth and profitability, where Controlling plays a key strategic role?

About The Role

The Business Controlling Analyst LATAM plays a key role in supporting the financial management and performance of the Health & Medical business across the Latin America region. This position is responsible for regional planning, reporting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business support activities, ensuring high-quality financial information, strong business insights, and effective decision-making. The role acts as a key liaison between the Global Health & Medical organization, the LATAM Business Unit, and local country teams, contributing to sustainable and profitable business growth.

What You Will Do

Financial Planning, Reporting & Consolidation

• Participate in regional financial reporting, monthly closing activities, annual budgeting processes, periodic forecasts and Long-Range Strategic Planning (LSP).
• Review and validate the accuracy of financial information uploaded into the corporate reporting system (AARO).
• Prepare and maintain regional budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinate LATAM regional expense postings and prepare central adjustments when required.
• Consolidate and analyse financial information from LATAM countries, including P&L and Working Capital reporting.
• Prepare executive presentations and financial reviews for regional and corporate management.
• Manage and maintain financial reporting files and presentation materials (Excel and PowerPoint).

Business Support & Performance Management

• Analyse financial performance across LATAM markets, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and recommending corrective actions.
• Serve as a key interface between Global, LATAM Business Unit, and local country teams.
• Monitor and follow up on action plans defined for countries across the region.
• Maintain historical financial databases to support benchmarking and trend analyses.
• Support regional business reviews by providing relevant financial analysis and reporting.
• Partner with Regional Marketing and Commercial teams by providing ad hoc financial information and project support.
• Coordinate with Business Controllers and Commercial Excellence teams on regional projects and business initiatives.
• Develop and maintain the annual calendar of business reviews and performance discussions across the region.

Business Intelligence & Analytics

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI reports and dashboards to support business decision-making.
• Provide performance visibility across:
• Sales by region, channel, and product category.
• Margin trends and profitability analysis.
• Operating expenses and cost management.
• Working capital and key financial KPIs.
• Promote automation, simplification, and continuous improvement of reporting processes.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Business Controlling, Commercial Finance, or similar roles.
• Experience working in regional and multinational environments.
• Strong business partnering skills and experience collaborating with commercial teams.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with SAP and financial consolidation/reporting systems.
• Intermediate level of English.
• Knowledge of Power BI, Power Query, and Power Automate is desirable.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to transform data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.

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Application End Date:

25 ago 2026

Job Requisition ID:

Essity264300