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About this Senior Financial Analyst role at Watchguard

Watchguard · Onsite · São Paulo, Brazil

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the company's financial planning through the development of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans. This role acts as a strategic partner to Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing, providing analysis, modeling, and recommendations that support business decisions, optimize costs, and continuously improve FP&A processes.

Activities

  • Develop and track budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop recommendations to improve results.
  • Develop financial models, including pricing, investment analysis, and scenario planning.
  • Conduct cost analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Perform ad-hoc analysis and benchmarking studies to support decision-making.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing.
  • Support continuous process improvement initiatives within the FP&A area.
  • Prepare management reports and presentations with financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
  • Support the monthly financial close process with variance analysis (budget vs. actual).
  • Contribute to the standardization and automation of FP&A processes and tools.

Study Area

Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related fields.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or equivalent experience.

Certifications (Desirable)

  • CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
  • Advanced Excel / Financial Modeling certification

Extra Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced financial modeling (Excel, BI tools)
  • Strategic and data-driven thinking
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Cross-functional collaboration and leadership
  • Attention to detail and analytical precision

Years of Experience

5–8 years in FP&A, Financial Analysis, or related fields.

Languages

English — Advanced

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
  • Experience in financial modeling, including pricing, investments, and scenario analysis.
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for technical and business audiences.
  • Experience in cost analysis and identifying expense reduction opportunities.
  • Ability to conduct ad-hoc analysis and benchmarking with autonomy.
  • Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing).
  • Strong command of Excel/spreadsheets and BI tools; ERP knowledge is a plus.
  • Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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