Key Responsibilities Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting (OPEX) - Lead the annual OPEX budget preparation, consolidating inputs from cost center managers and validating assumptions with leadership. - Prepare and maintain Business Plan (BP) and Rolling Estimate (RE) submissions in line with corporate calendars and guidelines. - Monitor budget utilization throughout the year, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization. - Develop expense projections and variance analyses, supporting short - and medium-term forecasts. - Provide current and historical expense data to finance leadership to support strategic planning. Expense Analysis & Cost Control - Perform daily and monthly analysis of expense accounts, identifying inconsistencies, deviations, and improvement opportunities. - Catalog and report monthly expenses by account and cost center, maintaining historical databases for management control. - Conduct regular expense reviews with cost center controllers, ensuring execution aligns with approved budgets. - Clear expense accounts during month-end close and support accurate financial statements. Accounting & Month-End Close Support - Oversee month-end closing activities related to expenses, provisions, accruals, and reclassifications. - Post and reconcile manual accounting entries, including payroll, bank reconciliations, allocations, relief entries, and provisions. - Submit account, cost center, and profit center reclassifications through Blackline. - Monitor accruals generated by tools such as Accrual Engine and ensure timely corrections when required. - Ensure timely submission of accounting reports and financial data in corporate systems. Purchase Price Variance (PPV) - Calculate and analyze monthly PPV, ensuring accuracy and proper classification. - Prepare official PPV reports detailing standard price, actual price, freight costs, purchase volumes, and adjustments. - Develop PPV narratives explaining variations between rolling estimates and actual results. - Conduct PPV impact studies for proposed changes in suppliers, pricing, or transportation modes. - Act as the main point of contact between plant finance and corporate teams for PPV-related topics. - Support RS creation with validated PPV data and insights. Systems, Reporting & Corporate Submissions - Update and maintain financial data in systems such as Hyperion, Azure, Salesforce, and other corporate tools. - Submit IPA reports (P&L, PPV, OPEX, FTE) through the Azure portal. - Prepare and submit DCR/DPP reports and monthly deferral calculations. - Adjust actual results versus latest rolling forecasts. - Respond to external and regulatory questionnaires (e.g., IBGE, SEPLAN, FIEAM). - Approve and manage Blackline workflows and reconciliations. Accounts Payable & Team Support - Manage and support the Accounts Payable function at the plant, ensuring posting accuracy and process efficiency. - Train and guide AP team members to improve compliance, timeliness, and data quality. - Act as a finance support reference point, resolving questions related to expense management and financial processes. Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership - Engage with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies and resolve discrepancies. - Provide actionable insights to management, supporting operational efficiency and financial performance. - Act as a key interface between plant finance, corporate finance, and external partners. Skills English Language; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); Operating Expense (OPEX); Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI); Microsoft Excel Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:7.25 Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.