Sinch

Job Description

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Direct the preparation of timely, accurate, and insightful management reports (e.g., Monthly/Quarterly Business Review packages) for the Senior Leadership Team in LatAm
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis on financial performance (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast/Prior Year), identifying key trends, opportunities, and risks, and clearly articulating the 'story behind the numbers.'
• Own and manage the reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring metrics are relevant and drive accountability across the organization.
• Collaborate with the Accounting and Controllership teams to ensure accurate financial data consolidation and reporting in compliance with local BR GAAP and international standards (e.g., IFRS/US GAAP, if applicable).
• Prepare compelling financial presentations and reports for executive leadership, and other stakeholders

Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting:

• Lead the comprehensive annual planning (Budget) and long-range planning (LRP) processes for Latin America, primarily in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, ensuring alignment with corporate strategic goals.
• Manage the quarterly financial forecasting process, incorporating business drivers, market trends, and operational changes to ensure high accuracy and predictability.
• Develop complex financial models (e.g., scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis) to evaluate new business initiatives, and strategic projects.

Business Partnering and Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary finance partner to the General Manager - LatAm and other functional leaders (Sales, Marketing, Operations), providing financial advice and challenging assumptions.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations clearly and persuasively to executive management.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost management and resource allocation, recommending actions to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Manage, coach, mentor, and motivate a team of FP&A professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, analytical rigor, and professional growth.
• Define team goals, allocate resources efficiently, and manage workflows to ensure all deliverables are met accurately and on time.
• Lead efforts to streamline and automate FP&A processes and systems to improve efficiency and data integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA degree highly desirable.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), public accounting, investment banking, or private equity; with a strong focus on operational expenses, and preferably with a large multinational corporation.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience managing a team of financial professionals.
• Experience with financial planning and reporting software (Anaplan, AARO), ERP systems, CRM systems (Salesforce), and Visual Reporting (Tableau) highly preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Proven ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear and concise insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in finance within a technology or telecommunications environment would be advantageous
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required for effective communication with international leadership.
• Fluency in Spanish desirable but not required.

About Us

Sinch is a global customer engagement platform that provides communication services for businesses across messaging, voice, and email. Sinch's services are used by more than 150,000 businesses, including many of the world's largest tech companies.

About the Team

Through strategic acquisitions and fast organic growth, Sinch has turned into an international powerhouse serving enterprises across the globe and handling over 700 billion engagements per year. In fact, independent analysts say we're a CPaaS leader!