EMEAL Fin&Ops director (ML replacement)

Role Summary

We are looking for a Senior Manager or Director-level finance & planning professional to lead our finance and sales planning functions for the EMEA and LATAM regions on an interim basis. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of successfully overseeing and managing P&Ls across multiple international markets, reasonable experience in sales planning & forecasting, and being an adaptable leader who can manage multiple functional responsibilities while partnering and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Temporary position from June 2026 until end of February 2027.

Job responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Finance and Sales teams for both EMEA and LATAM regions, ensuring accuracy, eiciency, and strategic alignment with market leaders.
• Coordinate weekly and monthly sales outlook and P&L reporting packages to Intl and HQ leadership, providing actionable commentary and feedback.
• Directly manage P&Ls for specific markets within EMEA and LATAM as needed, driving financial performance and profitability.
• Coordinate and manage monthly forecasting cycles for sales and full P&L, as well as formal budget revisions.

• Collaborate effectively with various teams across EMEA and LATAM, as well as with Global HQ, to drive retail and financial objectives and support business growth initiatives.
• Provide clear guidance, mentorship, and leadership to a team of finance controllers and sales planners, fostering their professional development and ensuring high-quality analysis and output.
• Act as a key business partner to regional leadership, offering strategic insights and recommendations.

Profile

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive Finance and Operations experience, with a significant portion at a Senior Manager or Director level.
• Extensive experience in managing and overseeing P&Ls for multi-business unit operations, within EMEA and LATAM regions is a plus but not required.
• Multiple years in a leadership role, experience managing a medium sized team (3 – 6 direct reports).
• Strong background in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Previous Experience in sales planning is highly desirable.

• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide and develop a diverse team of professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across different cultures.
• Proficiency in financial & forecasting software (preferred: Excel, Anaplan, PowerBI, AI for business).
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other languages relevant to EMEA or LATAM is a plus.