FP&A Manager - English Speaker

• Join a multinacional company
• Strategic position

Client Details

Our client is a multinacional company, leaders in their market, with large projects.

Description

Financial Reporting & Data Integrity

• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of monthly financial reporting, focusing on P&L, cost center reporting, and revenue analysis.
• Oversee FP&A-related close activities, including data reconciliation, accruals, and adjustments, to maintain high data quality.
• Develop and refine management packs and dashboards to provide clear, reliable insights into costs, revenues, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial systems, with a focus on SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Financial Modeling

• Lead the annual budgeting process, aligning with the company's strategic objectives and collaborating with department heads for input.
• Manage quarterly and monthly forecasts, adapting for business changes, revenue trends, and evolving expectations.
• Develop and maintain financial models to predict the impact of business decisions and run "what-if" scenarios to guide decision-making on investments, cost-saving opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Support the development and execution of long-term financial strategies, contributing insights for sustainable growth.

Financial Analysis & Business Partnering

• Act as a Finance Business Partner, providing detailed financial analysis to support decision-making, including for investment opportunities and operational initiatives.
• Partner closely with Finance team and Business to offer insights and guidance on strategic projects, helping align departmental goals with overall business objectives.
• Support in cross-functional initiatives like system implementations and process improvements, ensuring financial data accuracy and alignment with business needs.

Variance Analysis & Performance Optimization

• Perform variance analysis regularly, comparing actual results to budget/forecast and identifying key drivers of performance differences.
• Explain variances to stakeholders, recommending corrective actions to realign performance with financial targets.
• Provide regular, independent appraisals of business projects, ensuring effective resource allocation and optimal project outcomes.

Cross-Functional Projects & Process Improvement

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, leveraging technology to enhance forecasting, reporting accuracy, and data accessibility.
• Support or participate in cross-functional projects that impact financial data, such as system upgrades or process overhauls, ensuring integration aligns with reporting requirements.

Stakeholder Reporting & External Compliance

• Manage the reporting process for external bodies, including compliance with music royalty requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Work with Group functions to ensure consistency in internal recharges and comparability in financial reporting across business units.
• Assist in preparing presentations for executive leadership, board meetings, and external stakeholders, providing clear, actionable insights on financial performance and strategy alignment.

Profile

The perfect candidate have :

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance or related field
• Qualified accountant or equivalent favorable
• 5+ years of experiences in FP&A, Controlling or similar roles
• Native or advanced proficiency in English and Portuguese, with the capability to produce and review complex financial documentation in both languages.

The candidate's skills :

• Strong analytical skills and experience with financial modeling and data validation
• Highly numerate with advanced Excel skills and proficient in other business analysis tools
• The ability to manage a busy workload in a time-pressured environment
• Great team working skills, with a proactive approach to support other team members or teams as needed
• Confidence in your interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate key updates on a timely basis.
• Proven experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Systems experience with SAP S/4 Hana & SAP Analytics Cloud

Job Offer

Benefits are :

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