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Senior Financial Analyst

watchguard · São Paulo, Brazil

Corporate Finance / InvestmentSenior LevelQuick applyfull-timeabout 17 hours ago

About The Role

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the company's financial planning through the development of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans. This role acts as a strategic partner to Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing, providing analysis, modeling, and recommendations that support business decisions, optimize costs, and continuously improve FP&A processes.

Activities

  • Develop and track budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop recommendations to improve results.
  • Develop financial models, including pricing, investment analysis, and scenario planning.
  • Conduct cost analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Perform ad-hoc analysis and benchmarking studies to support decision-making.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing.
  • Support continuous process improvement initiatives within the FP&A area.
  • Prepare management reports and presentations with financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
  • Support the monthly financial close process with variance analysis (budget vs. actual).
  • Contribute to the standardization and automation of FP&A processes and tools.

Study Area

Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related fields.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or equivalent experience.

Certifications (Desirable)

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)

Advanced Excel / Financial Modeling certification

Extra Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced financial modeling (Excel, BI tools)
  • Strategic and data-driven thinking
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Cross-functional collaboration and leadership
  • Attention to detail and analytical precision

Years of Experience

5–8 years in FP&A, Financial Analysis, or related fields.

Languages

English — Advanced

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
  • Experience in financial modeling, including pricing, investments, and scenario analysis.
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for technical and business audiences.
  • Experience in cost analysis and identifying expense reduction opportunities.
  • Ability to conduct ad-hoc analysis and benchmarking with autonomy.
  • Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing).
  • Strong command of Excel/spreadsheets and BI tools; ERP knowledge is a plus.
  • Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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