Head Of Controlling & Pricing Latam

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Head of Controlling & Pricing LATAM - Your future position?

As a Head of Controlling & Pricing LATAM, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial and operational success of our operations within the designated region. You will develop a regional pricing strategy to ensure pricing consistency and profitability according to our goals. You will work with various departments, drive performance, and support strategic decision‑making. Additionally, you will provide support to the regional leadership team with operational and financial information and proactive analysis. The ultimate goal is to drive profitable growth. You will report to the Taste & Wellbeing Division Controller based in our Munro site working 4 days at the office and 1 day remote.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Ensure data integrity and consistency with systems requirements
• Participate in the forecasting and mid to long‑term planning activities for the region; drive forecast accuracy increase
• Guide the yearly budget process within the region, including target setting, forecasting, goal setting, and sales planning
• Manage the region's monthly indicators and costing reporting and support variance analysis vs budget, last year and outlook
• Establish process to provide revenue and profit analysis and take ownership together with Commercial
• Create awareness and transparency on any business risks and opportunities to regional and local management teams
• Analyze regional performance through the preparation of a monthly reporting package containing sales, margins, CAPEX, OPEX, headcount and overall performance

Business Support

• Accountability on P&L and cash flow metrics for the region
• Collaborate with operations teams to improve efficiency and productivity and establish global controlling standards
• Manage operational expenses to drive performance
• Provide interpretive and predictive operational and financial information on which to make business/investment decisions
• Support investment plans including developing business cases, ensure approval and following up on implemented projects
• Assist management in identifying opportunities to reduce costs and reach sales‑related financial and non‑financial goals
• Communicate financial related information and compliance issues internally and with other functions
• Help develop commercial strategies to maximize revenue and profitability
• Identify opportunities for business growth and expansion within the region; develop strategy for the region together with Commercial and Operations Head

Pricing

• In partnership with the Global Head of Pricing T&W, define regional pricing mission
• Ensure pricing policy/procedures compliance
• Provide functional pricing expertise to Sales & Marketing

Continuous Improvement

• Improve existing processes regarding quality, frequency and lead times
• Drive and recommend corrective and improvement actions within the region

Management

• Perform goal setting and performance reviews
• Provide guidance, coach, motivate and develop the regional controlling team
• Plan and support hiring decisions and retention measures; work on talent and succession planning

Qualifications

• Degree in Business school or University in Business Economics, Finance, or Accounting
• 10+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Finance or Controlling
• Experience in a global manufacturing company preferable with cross‑regional experience
• Track record with at least 7 years' experience in senior finance positions, including people management and development capabilities
• 5+ years of experience in managerial role and recognized leadership capabilities
• Fluent English
• Proficient in financial software and familiarity with SAP (ERP, BI, BOFC) environment and tools

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Medical insurance coverage
• Onsite lunch facility
• Career development opportunities with access to many virtual learning sessions

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.