FP&A Manager – Latin America

About Us

dss+ is a global operations management consulting firm that has been advising leading industrial companies around the world on operations improvements for over 50 years.

We are in the business of saving lives and creating a sustainable future.  Through our operations management consulting experience, we help industrial companies to build organizational and

human capabilities, manage risk, achieve sustainability and ESG goals and operate more responsibly. We strive to deliver value to our clients, transforming their cultures, processes and capabilities for sustainable, long term results and at all levels – from executives to operators.

We have more than 1,000 consultants and subject matter experts worldwide, serving clients in over 40 countries. Our clients come from industries such as food & beverage, transportation, oil and gas, chemicals/petrochemicals, mining and metals, and utilities. 

dss+ is an independent consulting firm which fosters a culture of innovation, ownership, flexibility and transparency.  We provide our employees with opportunities to further develop and advance their careers through hands-on, experiential learning and collaboration with dss+ teammates across practices and across geographies.  We recognize top talent and reward employees for their contributions.

The Role

We are seeking a high-impact FP&A Manager to lead the financial planning and analysis function for our Latin America region.

In this pivotal role, you will act as the "CFO" for the region’s operations. You will not just report the numbers; you will own the narrative. You will serve as the primary strategic business partner to Industry Directors and Regional Leadership, providing the analytical framework that drives profitability and growth.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor role suited for a dynamic finance professional who excels at building financial architecture (models, templates, dashboards) from the ground up and transforming complex data into executive-level presentations (MBRs, Board Decks).

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Business Partnering & Leadership

• Act as the primary finance point of contact for Latin America, partnering with Industry Directors and Sales Leaders to drive revenue growth and margin optimization.

• Bridge the gap between operational activities and financial outcomes; challenge assumptions, identify risks, and uncover opportunities in the sales pipeline and project portfolio.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Corporate Controllership, Project Controllers) to ensure alignment on revenue recognition, working capital, and regional compliance.

2. Financial Modeling, Reporting & Analysis

• Hands-on Modeling: Architect, build, and maintain robust financial models in Excel to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. You must be comfortable building complex scenarios from scratch.

• Executive Storytelling: Lead the preparation of Monthly Business Reviews (MBR), and Board-level presentation materials. You will be responsible for crafting the "story" behind the numbers.

• Performance Management: deeply analyze variances against budget/forecast, focusing on key consulting metrics (Utilization, Chargeability, Average Daily Rate, Project Margins).

3. Process Ownership & Improvement

• Drive the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes for the LATAM region with autonomy and precision.

• Develop and standardize reporting templates and dashboards (Power BI knowledge is a strong plus) to streamline data consumption for non-finance leaders.

• Support the Head of FP&A – Americas with ad-hoc strategic projects, including M&A integration analysis and regional expansion studies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Engineering. An MBA or professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is a plus.

• Experience: 7–10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with specific exposure to the Professional Services / Management Consulting industry.

• Technical Mastery:

  • Excel: Advanced level is non-negotiable (Index/Match, complex nested formulas, dynamic modeling, macros are a plus).

  • Presentation: Expert capability in PowerPoint; able to distill complex data into clean, visually compelling executive slides.

  • Systems: Experience with ERPs (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred) and BI tools (Power BI).

• Language: English is essential for constant interaction with Global leadership. Spanish is highly preferred.

Attributes for Success

• The "Engine Room" Mindset: You are willing to roll up your sleeves to dig into the data, fix the broken links, and build the decks yourself.

• Collaborative Bridge-Builder: You act as the connective tissue between the Commercial teams (Directors) and the Support functions (Controllership, Project Control, Tax). You foster a spirit of "One Team," breaking down silos to solve problems constructively rather than just pointing out errors.

• Influence without Authority: You can navigate a matrix organization, effectively influencing Project Managers and Directors who do not report to you.

• Resilience & Agility: You thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift, capable of delivering high-quality analysis under tight deadlines.

• Commercial Acumen: You understand how a consulting firm makes money and can articulate the financial impact of operational decisions.

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