Senior Finance Analyst, LATAM

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Chile, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Evaluate and enhance the local accounting framework across LATAM entities, collaborating with both external accounting firms and internal analysts.

• Ensure precision in invoicing, reconciliations, and daily accounting operations.

• Establish financial controls, including banking mandates, approval processes, cash flow monitoring and forecasting, as well as the validation of partner banking information.

• Collaborate with the Global Market Lead and country heads on P&L statements, deal pipelines, and profitability metrics.

• Identify underperforming deals and recommend corrective measures.

• Act as the primary contact for finance-related inquiries in the region, specifically in Mexico and Colombia.

• Provide financial insights to inform commercial decisions such as pricing strategies, payment terms, and carrier commissions.

• Oversee local budgeting and forecasting efforts, including annual budget planning and dynamic revenue, cost, and cash forecasts.

• Cultivate relationships with external accounting providers, evaluating their quality, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.

• Renegotiate or replace external accounting providers as necessary.

• Work alongside internal teams to address partner invoicing and payment challenges.

• Manage partner credit limits and prepayment arrangements as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Seasoned finance professional with experience in accounting, controlling, and financial operations.

• Fundamental understanding of accounting principles and local tax/compliance regulations across LATAM.

• Familiar with MRFS, NIF, and IFRS standards.

• Strong FP&A capabilities, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis techniques.

• Comfortable functioning as both a senior leader and a hands-on contributor.

• Proven experience in establishing structure from the ground up and managing external service providers.

• Fluent in English and Spanish and/or Portuguese.

• Experience with group reporting under IFRS is a plus.

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as DATEV, NetSuite, Xero, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics is advantageous.

• Background in technology or marketplace businesses is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible and remote-friendly working arrangements.

• Opportunities for relocation.

• Ample prospects for professional growth.

• Access to state-of-the-art tools and technologies.

• Collaborative international team environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.