Role Mission:

Lead the financial planning and analysis, integrating commercial and operational visions into budget and forecasting processes. Ensure the construction of long-term plans and proper tracking of budget execution. Oversee and analyze financial performance to provide insights that support decision-making. Develop the capabilities of the FP&A team to ensure precise and effective financial analyses that support growth and profitability objectives.

Jobs to be done:

• Leadership in Financial Planning: Lead medium- and long-term financial planning and the budgeting process, ensuring the integration of commercial and operational perspectives.
• Develop financial strategies and continuous improvement initiatives that support long-term objectives and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.
• Forecast Management : Lead the preparation and adjustment of financial forecasts that accurately reflect market trends and sales expectations. Provide clear guidelines and assumptions in their construction to maintain relevance and accuracy.
• Performance Monitoring and Analysis: Continuously monitor financial performance against established budgets and conduct detailed analyses to identify opportunities and risks. Coordinate the consolidation of relevant information from various areas for the preparation of reports, presentations, and results that serve as a factual basis for leadership decision-making.
• Strategic Advisory: Act as a key advisor to leadership, providing recommendations based on financial analyses to improve operational and financial performance.Identify improvement opportunities and propose corrective actions as necessary.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration : Closely coordinate with the CFO, other company areas, and work with Business Partners to strengthen organizational integration and efficiency through strategic collaborations.
• Development of the FP&A Team: Develop and enhance the skills of the FP&A team, ensuring they possess the necessary competencies to perform high-level analyses and contribute effectively to financial objectives.

Knowledge

• Industry : Advanced knowledge of market analysis, global economic trends, and their impact on commercial operations.
• Functional : Extensive knowledge of corporate finance and accounting, with advanced skills in financial modeling and analysis.
• Functional: Proficiency in financial software tools, ERP systems, and financial planning systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Functional : Expertise in strategic planning, process improvement, and Business Relationship Management.

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis roles, including 5+ years in consumer goods.
• Experience in developing and implementing financial strategies that have resulted in significant performance and efficiency improvements.
• Expertise in managing forecasts and monitoring and analyzing performance, essential for planning and adjusting financial strategies.
• Demonstrated ability in strategic advisory and leadership of financial planning, significantly contributing to organizational growth and financial stability.
• Experience in managing and developing teams of financial analysts in a multinational environment.