Fp&a Financial Analyst

**Mission**

As the FP&A Financial Analyst for America region, you will prepare, analyze and review financial statements using accounting principles across countries. Your role involves delivering insightful financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making, partnering with business teams to streamline processes, and driving productivity through automation.

In this position, you will also work closely with other departments within the Finance organization, particularly the accounting team, to ensure seamless collaboration, alignment of financial data, and compliance with corporate financial policies and procedures. This collaboration is vital for maintaining data integrity, optimizing reporting processes, and fostering a cohesive approach to financial management across the region.

**Responsibilities**

Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare and analyze financial reports including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and working capital summaries.
- Perform monthly closing procedures ensuring accurate and reliable financial data.
- Analyze financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies.
- Conduct variance analysis and reconciliation of key accounts, including sales and cost data by country and business segment.
- Provide inventory analytics and reporting to support business insights.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Cost Tracking
- Support the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, aligning cost trends with business needs.
- Track actual expenses against budgets, analyze cost variances, and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor and report on key financial metrics including costs, sales, and cash flow to drive performance improvements.

Financial Process Optimization
- Identify and implement initiatives to optimize financial processes and reporting accuracy.
- Ensure consistency and quality of data across systems and reports.
- Develop and maintain automated reporting tools and dashboards to enhance productivity and visibility.
- Leverage expertise in FP&A modeling, reporting, and databases to improve efficiency and support decision-making.
- Support financial systems (e.g., Oracle Cloud) and participate in enhancement initiatives.
- Supporting the HarbisonWalker Business System (HBS) including 5S by identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous process improvement as metrics warrant.

Cross-functional Business Support
- Promote financial understanding and provide insights to non-finance stakeholders (Sales, Operations, HR, etc.) to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with operational teams to align financial planning with organizational goals.

**Requirements**:

- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in economics, Business, Finance or related fields.
- 3 - 7 years of experience in financial controlling or external auditing, preferably within the America region.
- Strong understanding of cultural nuances and business practices across America countries (Canada, United States, Mexico, Brazil )
- Strong knowledge of financial processes, accounting, and controlling standards
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with a passion for data accuracy
- Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively across time zones, particularly aligning with America working hours.
- Self-driven, curious and solution-oriented
- Fluency in English (written and verbal), proficiency in one or more America region languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, French, etc.) is a significant plus.
- Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, Power BI and advanced Excel/Microsoft tools
- Experience in project business controlling is a plus
- Strong organizational and time-management skills