Americas FP&A Manager

The Americas FP&A Manager leads financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the region for a global chemical manufacturing company. The role partners with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to drive profitability, cost control, and capital efficiency. It ensures accurate reporting, robust financial models, and actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

Main Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary finance partner to the business unit leadership team.

• Perform in-depth financial assessments to uncover performance gaps, growth levers, and key business drivers.

• Proactively deliver financial insights, perspectives, and recommendations to the BU Regional Director, translating strategic decisions into clear financial impact.

• Demonstrate strong command of financial results, effectively analyzing and communicating performance to senior management.

• Lead the preparation and coordination of Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews, the Annual Budget, and long-term strategic plans to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

• Partner closely with the business to ensure successful budget execution, proactively managing risks and capitalizing on opportunities.

• Collaborate with SSC and country finance teams to detect control weaknesses and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support global finance leadership in corporate initiatives and reporting requirements, keeping stakeholders informed on regional performance and developments.

• Work alongside local accounting teams to ensure proper treatment of accruals, discretionary expenses, and revenue recognition, maintaining full compliance with policies and procedures.

• Build and strengthen a regional cross-functional network across logistics, production, sales, CSR, and credit & collections.

• Lead regional controller coordination on cross-BU topics, including allocations and business model adjustments.

• Provide financial leadership and analytical support for ad-hoc strategic projects.

Minimum requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accountancy or related
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience, manufacturing environment a plus
• Exposure to ERP & reporting systems:SAP and Onestream exposure a plus
• A strong team player with good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment and to effectively establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication, and presentation in English
• Broad knowledge in logistics, production, sales and marketing