Job area Finance Category Baking Location Cali, Colombia Contract type Permanent Contract Experience 5 to 10 years Job description Job Main Contributions Be a key strategic partner in driving financial performance and supporting the overall business objectives.Support the local CODIR with the business analysis (Business Partnership)Manages the Local Accountancy, Tax & Finance analysis that's remain in their country (not supported by SSC)Validates and control the process runed by SSC of LATAM,Participate, support, and prepare local strategy and follow up.Oversee financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making. Key Accountabilities Oversee treasury functions, including cash flow management, investment strategies, and financing decisions and ensure compliance with financial covenants and banking agreementsLead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to ensure financial plans support business initiatives.Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and communicate financial performance. Establish metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of financial strategies and initiativesControlling and analyze monthly performance (comparison versus Budgets and previous years).Support GM, Commercial staff with analysis required: prices, volumes, cogs, reports, account receivables, overdue, etc.Act as a Business Partner, trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing financial insights and recommendations. Collaborate with business leaders to align financial goals with overall organizational strategy. Collaborate with accounting share service to monitor completeness of the financial booksAssist to External auditSupport to SSC in Accounting, financial and local taxProvide accurate and timely financial forecasts, considering market trends and internal factorsDevelop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide insights into business performance, trends, and opportunitiesBe key user in the country for regional and/or corporate transversal projectsBe part of the community in its country and region with tax or city hall authorities and financial markets (banks) Key Factors of Success Business Partnership, Finance analysis, Finacial KPIs analysis.Autonomy, commitment to deadlines and group standardsStrong and clear communicationConfidentiality and reserve.SAP: use ERP at main source of information Qualifications Education Degree in Accounting, Business Admistration or similar area Experience Minimum of 5 years in controlling or finance areaDeep understanding of Financials in accounting departments of companiesBusiness knowledge of Companies in where he/she worked Knowledge Knowledge of IFRS accounting announcements is referential.Experience in commercial control appreciated.Good English and Spanish communication skill and writing.Knowledgeable of MS office (Excel, Word, Power Point, PDF)Strong and clear communication skills, both listening and writing especially for presentations.Project Management SkillsExperience in SAP: FI, CO Modules Technical Skills: Fluent in English and Spanish.Negotiation skills.Focus on delivering results, processes, and customer satisfaction.Process and project management skills. Soft Skills: Conflict management skills.Ability to influence people and implement changes.Strong listening skills.Good relationships across different levels of the company.Ability to manage large teams with multicultural characteristics.
