FP&A Manager - LATAM

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

How You'll Make An Impact

The FP&A Manager is responsible for advanced business decision support, including monthly & quarterly performance reporting and analysis, forecasting, strategic planning, and budgeting, while continually improving upon existing processes and partnering for ad hoc needs as the business requires.  The position works closely with business management and/or functional resource group management to have a complete understanding of the profit & loss statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and the financial drivers for maximizing performance and Valvoline's shareholder value. Position requires a strong skill set of financial and data analytics, and financial modeling.

We prefer local candidates willing to work an in-office work schedule (3 days per week) in our Guadalajara, Mexico office.

Responsibilities includes 

• Project modeling, management reporting & analysis, forecasting & budgetting, and other operational and management support. 
• Responsible for effectively working with leaders and department team members to conduct high-level analysis of the financial components to develop analytical modeling tools, create monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports as well as communicate results to leadership on findings.
• Planning and Forecasting - Lead or partner with various Commercial, Supply Chain, FP&A, and other finance functions to consolidate regional operating plans and forecasts at the operating income level. Budgets for all Business Unit cost centers. Participates with business unit managers to create and measure long-range plans. 
• Analyze financial and operational results to better understand BU performance including cost center results analysis; sales & margin analysis (volume, price, cost, FX, and mix); trade working capital analysis to identify reduction opportunities and other efficiencies.  Build upon and strengthen collaboration with the accounting team to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Financial Analysis – Prepare business cases to support new investments or other commercial initiatives. Works with Business Unit managers to build effective financial models with specific performance measures and resulting profit and cash flow projections. Analysis requires careful evaluation of key assumptions and identifying all ranges of opportunities and risks. Prepares discounted cash flow and other calculations to measure attractiveness of investment opportunities, including multiple scenarios. Uses experience, all available information, and judgement to reach independent decisions. Track, monitor, and report on the progress of growth initiatives, including post-audit measures of performance.
• Interfaces cross-functionally and sometimes globally with other key parts of the business. Oversees and maintain processes driving continuous improvement of the P&L functions. These include Unit and P&L forecasting, monthly performance reporting, analysis, strategic and business planning, target setting, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare and communicate actual performance and results to senior management and identify/explain key factors to variances. Prepare monthly presentations for senior leadership covering plans and forecasts.

What You'll Need

• B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or related degree; MBA preferred
• Minimum 8 yr experience, 5 years in Financial Planning & Analysis.
• A good team player who shows humble, hungry, and smart characteristics and collaborates effectively across an organization
• Strong analytical skills, with a financial planning and analysis background
• Thorough understanding of Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
• Project management
• Proven strategically focused leadership capability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, flexible, organized, adaptable, and pays attention to detail.
• Must be customer-focused, seek continuous improvement, and be highly self-directed.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel and database tools

What Will Set You Apart

• Preferred work experience in ERP system (SAP) 

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Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 1689