Business Controlling Analyst
Essity São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Business Controlling Analyst will manage regional financial planning, reporting, and forecasting for the LATAM Health & Medical business. They will also act as a strategic partner to commercial teams by providing financial insights, performance analysis, and automated reporting solutions.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in FP&A or Business Controlling, along with proficiency in Excel, SAP, and financial reporting systems.
Full description
Business Controller Analyst Latam
Are you looking to develop your potential within a multinational company focused on achieving outstanding results while fostering a culture of care, leadership, and collaboration?
Are you motivated to continue growing your career in a role that contributes to the business’s growth and profitability, where Controlling plays a key strategic role?
If this challenge resonates with you, learn more and apply here.
About the Role
The Business Controlling Analyst LATAM plays a key role in supporting the financial management and performance of the Health & Medical business across the Latin America region. This position is responsible for regional planning, reporting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business support activities, ensuring high-quality financial information, strong business insights, and effective decision-making. The role acts as a key liaison between the Global Health & Medical organization, the LATAM Business Unit, and local country teams, contributing to sustainable and profitable business growth.
What You Will Do
Financial Planning, Reporting & Consolidation
- Participate in regional financial reporting, monthly closing activities, annual budgeting processes, periodic forecasts and Long-Range Strategic Planning (LSP).
- Review and validate the accuracy of financial information uploaded into the corporate reporting system (AARO).
- Prepare and maintain regional budgets and forecasts.
- Coordinate LATAM regional expense postings and prepare central adjustments when required.
- Consolidate and analyse financial information from LATAM countries, including P&L and Working Capital reporting.
- Prepare executive presentations and financial reviews for regional and corporate management.
- Manage and maintain financial reporting files and presentation materials (Excel and PowerPoint).
Business Support & Performance Management
- Analyse financial performance across LATAM markets, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and recommending corrective actions.
- Serve as a key interface between Global, LATAM Business Unit, and local country teams.
- Monitor and follow up on action plans defined for countries across the region.
- Maintain historical financial databases to support benchmarking and trend analyses.
- Support regional business reviews by providing relevant financial analysis and reporting.
- Partner with Regional Marketing and Commercial teams by providing ad hoc financial information and project support.
- Coordinate with Business Controllers and Commercial Excellence teams on regional projects and business initiatives.
- Develop and maintain the annual calendar of business reviews and performance discussions across the region.
Business Intelligence & Analytics
- Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI reports and dashboards to support business decision-making.
- Provide performance visibility across:
- Sales by region, channel, and product category.
- Margin trends and profitability analysis.
- Operating expenses and cost management.
- Working capital and key financial KPIs.
- Promote automation, simplification, and continuous improvement of reporting processes.
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or related fields.
- 3-5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Business Controlling, Commercial Finance, or similar roles.
- Experience working in regional and multinational environments.
- Strong business partnering skills and experience collaborating with commercial teams.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working with SAP and financial consolidation/reporting systems.
- Intermediate level of English.
- Knowledge of Power BI, Power Query, and Power Automate is desirable.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to transform data into actionable business insights.
- Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
Application End Date:
25 ago 2026
Job Requisition ID:
Essity264300
