Junior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented finance professional to join a dynamic FP&A team in a strategic Finance Business Partner role.

This position will play a key role in supporting business performance by driving financial planning, forecasting, profitability analysis, and decision-making processes. The successful candidate will partner closely with commercial and cross-functional stakeholders, providing financial insights that help maximize business results and support sustainable growth.

The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and requires a professional capable of translating complex financial information into clear business recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecast cycles.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reviews.
• Own P&L analysis, variance reporting, and business performance monitoring.
• Partner with commercial teams to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Develop, evaluate, and track business cases and financial opportunities.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support revenue growth and profitability.
• Design and enhance management reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and communicate key financial findings to leadership teams.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders on planning and reporting activities.
• Drive continuous improvements across financial planning, reporting, and analytical processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Controllership, Finance Business Partnering, or related finance functions.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and P&L management.
• Demonstrated ability to transform financial data into business insights and recommendations.
• Experience working closely with commercial and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and support decision-making processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent English is mandatory and will be assessed throughout the selection process.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree or specialization in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related disciplines.
• Experience in multinational and matrix organizations.
• Exposure to highly regulated industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Consumer Healthcare, or Consumer Goods.

Desired Competencies

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Business Partnering
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• P&L Management
• Commercial Finance
• Financial Modeling
• Strategic Thinking
• Performance Management
• Executive Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Influence & Negotiation
• Resilience and Adaptability

What Makes a Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate combines strong financial expertise with a strategic mindset and the ability to influence business decisions. This individual is comfortable interacting with senior leaders, challenging assumptions, identifying opportunities and risks, and driving performance through data-driven insights.

Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Work Model: Hybrid

Language Requirement: Fluent English (Mandatory)

Seniority Level: Junior Manager / Individual Contributor

Function: Finance | Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) | Business Partnering