Commercial Finance Manager CARCAM

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Commercial Finance Manager – CARCAM

Valid for applicants throughout the Americas. Requires relocation to the country of posting. Applies to the Voluntary International Transfer Policy (permanent transfer).

Our Finance Team in Panama is seeking for a Commercial Finance Manager for the Caribbean and Central America (CARCAM) markets, in this role you will be a finance business partner to the commercial & operations directors, focusing on Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) and Cost & Capabilities (C&C) to drive RTM efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will encompass both forward thinking analysis; in charge of forecasting accuracy and insights, as well as performance management where a review of actual performance vs plan is done to gather insights and communicate to leadership.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Performance Management:

•          All aspects of the role will require FP&A performance management where the incumbent leads P&L and BS forecasting and then being able to provide insights to the business to align on how each period delivered vs said plan.

Revenue Growth Management:

•          Own the cluster’s rolling forecasting and producing timely, insightful and forward-looking financial analysis.

•          Creates robust financial models to support the strategic financial planning work and long-term forecasting.

•          Create mechanisms that allow for improved analytics regarding the drivers of Revenue. Raise awareness on the impact of volume, price and mix [value bridges].

Supply Chain Optimisation

•          Lead projects related to COGS efficiency at brand level.

•          Own the region’s rolling forecasting and producing timely, insightful and forward-looking financial analysis around direct cost and production overheads.

•          Creates robust financial models to support the strategic financial planning work and long-term forecasting.

Cost & Capabilities

•          Coordinate the forecasting of overheads for all above market submissions

•          Own the review of Ovh. Variance analysis and MEC reporting.

•          Working Capital reporting and performance management: drive and challenge the relevant stakeholders to optimise WC to review targets

Leadership, Communication and Behaviors

•          Personal qualities of integrity and credibility - earns respect through working

effectively with people at all levels and personal authenticity.

•          Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within a fast-moving business environment, while seeking pragmatic solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in driving change and setting priorities.

•          Ability to cope within an entrepreneurial culture [innovative thinking], with the appreciation of appropriate structure and solutions.

Managing Demanding Situations

•          Resolve all disputes and difficulties with professionalism and composure.

•          Perform multiple tasks simultaneously to meet and exceed deadlines and expectations.

•          Prioritize work to ensure all deadlines are met.

Identify changes to policies and procedures to adapt to changes

We'll make a match if you meet the following requirements:

•          Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is preferred.

•          Extensive experience in financial in roles such as FP&A or Commercial Finance with a proven track record of success in a multi-country context.

•          Strong understanding of international accounting standards, taxation, and financial regulations.

•          Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

•          Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

•          Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced knowledge of financial software and ERP systems.

•          Advanced English both written and spoken.

•          Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Role Information:

• Reports to: Finance Director, Carcam

• Location: Calle 50, Panamá

• Work Model: Hybrid

• Application Deadline: April the 2nd

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