FP&A Manager, LATAM

Join our Finance team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere, every day.

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Position: LATAM - FP&A Manager   

Department: Finance

Work Location: Mexico City, MX, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite) 

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations. 

What you will be doing: 

The FP&A Manager will oversee all FP&A activities across the LATAM region. The position will be a key business partner for the General Manager and will be expected to drive profitable growth and deliver best-in-class performance in financial planning, business data analytics, financial partnership to execute different business strategies

• In partnership with GM, develop the strategic annual budget and periodic forecast for the region clearly stating assumptions and the drivers behind the plans.

• Support GM in delivering the overall plan (Budget),  highlight risk and opportunities and propose ways to mitigate where appropriate

• Quantify and support new distribution opportunities.    

• from Data collection to processing reviewing and reporting in corporation with representatives from all departments.

• Prepare monthly Sales analysis and monitor margins performance .

• Provide recommendations aiming at improving business execution results, growth and profitability. 

• Prepare profitability reports by channel/region/brand/category where relevant

• Develop and Own margin policy and ensure it is adhered to by internal stakeholders

• support PLM with costing NPDs

• Continuously improve reporting capabilities

• Support key business initiatives

• Support testing of new systems

Skills needed to be successful in this role: 

• Strong quantitative analysis skills are required.

• Ability to effectively communicate, organize, and set priorities is critical to success.

• Understand POS and category data metrics.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are an important requirement.  Power BI and SQL skills a plus.  

• The candidate must be a self-starter, capable of operating at a high level of performance in an environment that is dynamic, constantly changing and flexibly structured.

• This individual must be able to manage multiple projects with aggressive timelines. Success in this role will require effective communication across several functional area

Minimum Qualifications: 

• BS required

• A minimum of 5+ years of financial / quantitative experience, preferably in consumer product goods industry, is desired

• Bilingual Spanish/English (proven advanced English) oral and written

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Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.  Our portfolio includes trusted brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank among the top brands in their consumer goods categories.

We grow and strengthen our brands through innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences for consumers worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Management reserves the right to modify the duties and responsibilities of the position at any time.