Job Description: FP&A Team Leader

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote Salary: Not Specified

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Company Description

Experian is a global leader in data services, dedicated to helping organizations and consumers manage risk and make informed decisions. We empower individuals and businesses through significant life moments, from purchasing a home to expanding customer bases. With over 125 years of experience, we specialize in data gathering, analysis, and fraud prevention. Our global team of 21,700 employees across 30 countries is committed to innovation and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow. Recently recognized as the fifth-best company to work for in Costa Rica, Experian fosters an inclusive culture, prioritizes employee well-being, and supports career development.

Join us at www.experian.com/careers to be part of our dynamic team.

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Position Overview

The FP&A Team in Costa Rica is seeking a Team Leader to manage a team and support North America Financial Services & Data (FSD) – Commercial Finance, a key business unit within Experian. This role offers high visibility to senior leaders across the organization and involves collaboration with finance and business teams to drive unified success in FSD growth projects alongside traditional FP&A deliverables. The primary focus will be on managing an internal team, overseeing revenue reporting and planning, and supporting ad hoc projects for the FSD Commercial Finance business. You will report directly to the Costa Rica Manager and work closely with the FSD Finance Director and the FSD-Commercial Finance Manager. This is an individual contributor role.

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Main Responsibilities

FP&A

• Own FP&A processes, with an emphasis on revenue, including month-end closing, supporting monthly forecasting, and collaborating with the FSD - Commercial Finance Manager on annual budgeting and long-range planning.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support.

Collaboration

• Partner with senior leaders in product, sales, strategic pricing, billing, and other teams to evaluate opportunities and support revenue reporting and forecasting.

Enhance Insights/Analytics

• Analyze product financial data and collaborate with product and sales leaders to identify opportunities for enhanced reporting dashboards, improved insights, and increased forecasting and reporting accuracy.
• Implement and leverage tools such as Salesforce and Tableau to improve processes.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for improvement in revenue analysis and reporting processes.
• Promote process improvements and standardize financial reporting and analysis models.

Leadership

• Lead a team of 3-6 individuals supporting multiple teams across the P&L.
• Oversee the day-to-day deliverables of the team.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure accomplishment.

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Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including month-end processes, forecasting, reporting modeling, GL, and budget management.
• Experience supporting finance professionals with strong customer service skills.

Analytical and Accounting Proficiency

• Experience in financial reporting, account reconciliation, working with large datasets, and P&L analysis.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.

Presentation Competence

• Experience communicating analytical findings to diverse audiences, including senior leaders, and working effectively at all organizational levels.

Technical Skills

• Advanced English level.
• Proficiency in Excel, including complex functions.
• Familiarity with financial systems and tools such as Oracle, OBIEE, Tableau, Salesforce, Hyperion Planning/Essbase, and SmartView.

Note: Availability to support US Pacific Time zone business hours is required.

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Benefits and Perks

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, life, and dental insurance
• Asociación Solidarista
• International Share Save Plan
• Flex Work/Work from home options
• Paid time off
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Education Reimbursement
• Family Bonding leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Referral Program
• And more!