Financial planning coordinator managing budgets and forecasts for Brazil's leading educational group. Collaborating with teams to optimize cost management and reporting to executive leadership.
Responsibilities
Lead the financial planning process (budget and forecast) with a focus on costs and operating expenses.
Develop variance analyses (actual vs. budget), identifying risks, opportunities and recommending action plans.
Monitor fixed and variable costs, ensuring visibility, control and alignment with business areas.
Prepare management reports and executive presentations for the board and senior leadership.
Implement performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to support decision-making.
Act as a business partner to the areas, challenging assumptions and contributing to efficiency in resource allocation.
Coordinate and develop the FP&A team, ensuring quality of deliverables and technical growth of the team.
Participate in strategic projects for cost optimization, digital transformation and continuous improvement of financial processes.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Accounting or related fields.
Proven experience in FP&A, Controllership or Financial Planning, with a focus on costs and expenses.
Proficiency in ERP (SAP – Controlling/FI-CO modules).
Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling.
Experience with BI tools for automated analyses.
Advanced knowledge of corporate finance, managerial accounting and performance metrics.
Experience managing teams and leading planning processes.
Analytical, results-oriented profile, with excellent communication and the ability to influence stakeholders.
Preferred: Experience with planning and consolidation systems (Hyperion).
Benefits
Profit sharing: celebrating results is part of how we do things at Cogna.
Meal or food allowance: provided on a flexible benefits card.
Health insurance: a comprehensive health plan with dependent coverage and co-pay options.
Dental plan: available to help keep your smile.
Undergraduate and graduate scholarships: access to our educational units for you and your dependents (spouse and children).
Birthday day off: you may choose a day to relax and celebrate.
SESC partnership: access to numerous opportunities to improve quality of life.
Univers pharmacy discount: discounts on a variety of medications.
Corporate university: various tracks and free courses in our corporate university to keep growing with us.
Book discounts: to purchase top titles from our publishing houses.
Wellhub (Gympass): to help you stay active in your daily routine.
Ninho Program: a program dedicated to our families who are expecting a new baby.
Valoriza - Internal Recruitment Program: to boost your career through internal opportunities.
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