Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Major Tasks Role Purpose:
The Finance Manager role is designed to create value for the Andean Consumer Health Team and overall operations by transforming financial data into actionable insights that support informed decision-making by the Leadership Team and commercial functions (Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Business Intelligence, among others). The position leads financial steering and performance management across the full P&L (Sales, COGS, P&I, OPEX - Cost Center Management - and profit), ensuring transparency, resource optimization, and sustainable financial performance. The role acts as a strategic business partner to key cluster leaders, providing proactive input, independent commercial judgment, and a strong understanding of business drivers within a dynamic consumer environment.

Scope of the Role:
This is a high exposure role with active participation in month-end closings, business reviews, and leadership meetings as needed, with the following scope (not limited to):

• Lead strategic analysis of financial results and projections (+ reporting).
• End-to-end ownership of planning and forecasting processes (Frame, Monthly Forecast, Quarterly cycles, corporate processes such as SBP).
• Ensure quality, consistency, and governance of financial data.
• Incorporate an external perspective (market, competitors, customers) while ensuring compliance with internal policies and financial standards.
• Coordinate and execute controlling processes efficiently (accounting records, reporting, data validation, analysis) aligned with global procedures.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Dedicate a portion of time to float within the finance professional home, supporting broader finance initiatives and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis and Insights

• Lead comprehensive P&L analysis (Sales, COGS, P&I, OPEX), including:
  • Net Sales analysis (including customer-level performance).
  • Gross-to-Net (G2N), rebates, trade investments, and reconciliations including G2N customer evaluation, Trade investment governance, and ROI analysis.
  • Pricing and promotion effectiveness evaluation.
  • Portfolio profitability analysis by brand/channel and contribution margin and customer profitability modeling.
  • Sales mix analysis and impact on margin and profitability.
  • Variance analysis vs Frame / Forecast / Prior Year with root cause identification and business drivers / strategic recommendations.
  • Margin analysis, COGS planning/reporting, and Latest Estimate costing when applicable.
  • Early identification of risks and opportunities (R&O), with clear mitigation plans and follow-up.
  • Ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling (best/worst/most likely cases).
  • Development of financial business cases for launches, commercial initiatives, pricing strategies, and cost optimization projects.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Performance Monitoring

• Lead end-to-end planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes (monthly, quarterly, corporate cycles such as SBP/QF).
• Ensure alignment of assumptions across Commercial, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
• Prepare executive forecast presentation for local and above cluster stakeholders.
• Continuous tracking of Frame vs Forecast vs Actuals by customer/channel/brand.
• Revenue recognition and billed vs unbilled valuation.