FP&A Specialist – LATAM
AshlandAshland has an excellent opportunity for a FP&A Specialist – LATAM to work in a hybrid format at our office in SÃO PAULO, SP.
Your main responsibilities will be:
The FP&A Specialist will support the Latin America region, with a strong focus on cost, margin, and profitability analysis, as well as core planning and forecasting activities. This role partners closely with the Regional Manager, along with commercial, supply chain, and cost accounting teams, to deliver financial insights that support pricing decisions, profitability improvement, and broader business decision‑making. The position combines FP&A and cost expertise, requiring strong analytical and communication skills to translate financial data into actionable insights for the business.
Key Responsibilities
Support FP&A processes, including monthly performance analysis, forecasting, and management reporting for the LATAM region.
Analyze variances and provide clear, insightful commentary, including bridges that explain volume, price, cost, and foreign exchange impacts.
Support pricing and commercial decision-making by providing cost transparency, profitability analysis, and scenario evaluations for customers and products.
Partner with cost accounting to review and validate product cost structures, cost components, and manufacturing inputs to ensure accurate margin reporting.
Support budgeting and forecasting activities with a focus on gross profit performance, identifying key risks and opportunities impacting margin, volume, and pricing.
Analyze slow‑moving inventory trends and monthly movements, investigating variances and key drivers to support informed commercial and operational decision‑making.
Partner with the commercial team to develop CapEx analyses and financial business cases, supporting growth initiatives and investment decisions.
Participate in regional FP&A initiatives, ad hoc analyses, and cross-functional projects supporting the LATAM commercial strategy.
Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
Experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, FP&A, or similar roles.
Experience supporting multiple countries or business units (preferred).
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Solid understanding of cost accounting concepts, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variances.
Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
Experience with Power BI (preferred).
Experience with SAP or another major ERP system ( or strongly preferred).
Ability to communicate effectively with both local and regional stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and process oriented mindset.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Language Requirements
Portuguese: Fluent
English: Advanced
Spanish: Intermediate (preferred, not )
In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.