At Near , we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.
This is a full-time and long-term position as an independent contractor for one of our US-based clients. Candidates in any country in Latin America are encouraged to apply.
This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.
Responsibilities
Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles, ensuring assumptions are data-driven and well-documented.
Analyze cost of goods sold (COGS), identify risks and opportunities, and recommend cost improvement actions.
Build financial models and P&Ls to evaluate new initiatives and product launches in partnership with cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with operations to review manufacturing costs and validate standards vs. actuals.
Work with marketing to develop and track forecasts, analyzing spend effectiveness and ROI.
Provide variance analysis of monthly results (volume, mix, price, rate, efficiency) with actionable insights.
Conduct product and customer profitability analysis and develop KPI dashboards.
Streamline, automate, and enhance FP&A processes, tools, and reporting systems.
Deliver ad hoc financial reporting and decision support as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
4–6 years of FP&A experience, including forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
Background at a CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) company.
Advanced Excel skills (testing may be required).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (e.g. SAP, NetSuite).
Familiarity with financial planning tools (Adaptive, Anaplan, Planful) and data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI).
Experience with AI-driven modeling and automation for forecasting and variance analysis is a plus.
High ethical standards, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
Advanced certifications (MBA, CFA, CPA) preferred.
Perks – What’s in it for you
Gain exposure to global financial operations across multiple teams.
Opportunity to shape and improve FP&A processes with modern tools and technology.
Collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional development.
Competitive compensation in USD.