Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting (OPEX)Lead the annual OPEX budget preparation, consolidating inputs from cost center managers and validating assumptions with leadership.Prepare and maintain Business Plan (BP) and Rolling Estimate (RE) submissions in line with corporate calendars and guidelines.Monitor budget utilization throughout the year, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization.Develop expense projections and variance analyses, supporting short- and medium-term forecasts.Provide current and historical expense data to finance leadership to support strategic planning.Expense Analysis & Cost ControlPerform daily and monthly analysis of expense accounts, identifying inconsistencies, deviations, and improvement opportunities.Catalog and report monthly expenses by account and cost center, maintaining historical databases for management control.Conduct regular expense reviews with cost center controllers, ensuring execution aligns with approved budgets.Apply expense adjustments, discounts, and corrections based on prior agreements and validations.Clear expense accounts during month-end close and support accurate financial statements.Accounting & Month-End Close SupportOversee month-end closing activities related to expenses, provisions, accruals, and reclassifications.Post and reconcile manual accounting entries, including payroll, bank reconciliations, allocations, relief entries, and provisions.Submit account, cost center, and profit center reclassifications through Blackline.Monitor accruals generated by tools such as Accrual Engine and ensure timely corrections when required.Ensure timely submission of accounting reports and financial data in corporate systems.Purchase Price Variance (PPV)Calculate and analyze monthly PPV, ensuring accuracy and proper classification.Reclassify incorrect PPV postings and apply credit notes related to prior agreements.Prepare official PPV reports detailing standard price, actual price, freight costs, purchase volumes, and adjustments.Develop PPV narratives explaining variations between rolling estimates and actual results.Conduct PPV impact studies for proposed changes in suppliers, pricing, or transportation modes.Act as the main point of contact between plant finance and corporate teams for PPV-related topics.Support RS creation with validated PPV data and insights.Systems, Reporting & Corporate SubmissionsUpdate and maintain financial data in systems such as Hyperion, Azure, Salesforce, and other corporate tools.Submit IPA reports (P&L, PPV, OPEX, FTE) through the Azure portal.Prepare and submit DCR/DPP reports and monthly deferral calculations.Adjust actual results versus latest rolling forecasts.Respond to external and regulatory questionnaires (e.g., IBGE, SEPLAN, FIEAM).Approve and manage Blackline workflows and reconciliations.Accounts Payable & Team SupportManage and support the Accounts Payable function at the plant, ensuring posting accuracy and process efficiency.Train and guide AP team members to improve compliance, timeliness, and data quality.Act as a finance support reference point, resolving questions related to expense management and financial processes.Stakeholder Management & Business PartnershipEngage with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies and resolve discrepancies.Provide actionable insights to management, supporting operational efficiency and financial performance.Act as a key interface between plant finance, corporate finance, and external partners.SkillsEnglish Language; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); Operating Expense (OPEX); Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI); Microsoft ExcelAnnual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:7.25Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.