Senior Financial Analyst     Company Type: Manufacturing/Consumer Products   Location: South Florida   Compensation: Competitive salary & excellent benefits   Languages: Fully bilingual English/Spanish   Job Code: mk/1196   Date Posted: Completed   Description:   Business Profile: The Latin America / South Africa business of our client is a fast-growing US$350+ million business, managing exports to 29 markets in the region, and 7 local businesses in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, and South Africa. The Senior Financial Analyst is key to the provision of analytical support to Latin America / South Africa (LASA) regional office – assisting in the formulation and submission of the LASA regional strategy and plans. The Senior Financial Analyst will also be responsible for reporting and analyzing the business results, monitoring of the region’s financial performance and outlook to ensure that the business takes the action required to achieve the business’ volume, revenue, and EBIT objectives. Works closely with local management and the regional team in the delivery of regional and local business investment and restructuring projects. Coordinate, review and consolidate information from the LASA operating companies. Interpreting and publishing the regional results. Taking responsibility for flash and final financial results, monthly forecasts, rolling monthly gap analysis and ad-hoc Divisional requests. Developing the scope and quality of regional reporting. Provides direct support in the formulation and submission of the LASA AOP, LEs (Latest Estimates) and the SBR (Strategic Business Review) Providing value-added input and analysis to local market Finance Directors and General Managers to identify the key business drivers and opportunities / challenges affecting the overall business performance. Assist in the development and implementation of best practice through value added analysis to support/influence sales and marketing activities and new market/product launches. Coordinate analyses of pricing and promotions programs. Assist Regional Finance Manager with region-wide initiatives, including product costing, forecasting, financial systems updates, and applicable training programs. Analyze, coordinate and track Capex projects within the region.   Requirements:   MBA degree in Finance preferred. Minimum of four years financial experience preferably with the Latin America division of a multinational, fast moving consumer goods business. Strong analytical skills (problem-solving, evaluation and judgement) are required. Solid project management skills, highly flexible personality, and able to juggle multiple priorities and to structure and manage their own workload. Advanced computer skills in MSOffice, particularly in Excel and Powerpoint, are required. Bilingual Spanish/English ability is essential. Ability to travel internationally up to 50%. Ability to relocate in the future. Excellent communication skills are required to deal with senior management within the organization. Commercially aware and inquisitive.   Cover Letter: Please include cover letter with salary requirements when responding.   Work Authorization: Must have legal residency.   For consideration include resume as a Microsoft Word attachment or as text and submit to Margaret Kurtzman and reference the job title and reference number.     [Home]  [About Us]  [Search Process]  [Contact Information] [Current Assignments]  [Completed Assignments]   Send mail to webmaster@corporateadvisors.com with questions or comments about this website. Last modified November 8th, 2000