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Finance Manager Jobs in Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia at Bayer

Title: Finance Manager

Company: Bayer

Location: Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

Major Tasks Role Purpose:

The Finance Manager role is designed to create value for the Andean Consumer Health Team and overall operations by transforming financial data into actionable insights that support informed decision-making by the Leadership Team and commercial functions (Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Business Intelligence, among others). The position leads financial steering and performance management across the full P&L (Sales, COGS, P&I, OPEX – Cost Center Management – and profit), ensuring transparency, resource optimization, and sustainable financial performance. The role acts as a strategic business partner to key cluster leaders, providing proactive input, independent commercial judgment, and a strong understanding of business drivers within a dynamic consumer environment.

Scope of the Role:

This is a high exposure role with active participation in month-end closings, business reviews, and leadership meetings as needed, with the following scope (not limited to):

  • Lead strategic analysis of financial results and projections (+ reporting).
  • End-to-end ownership of planning and forecasting processes (Frame, Monthly Forecast, Quarterly cycles, corporate processes such as SBP).
  • Ensure quality, consistency, and governance of financial data.
  • Incorporate an external perspective (market, competitors, customers) while ensuring compliance with internal policies and financial standards.
  • Coordinate and execute controlling processes efficiently (accounting records, reporting, data validation, analysis) aligned with global procedures.
  • Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Dedicate a portion of time to float within the finance professional home, supporting broader finance initiatives and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis and Insights

  • Lead comprehensive P&L analysis (Sales, COGS, P&I, OPEX), including:
    • Net Sales analysis (including customer-level performance).
    • Gross-to-Net (G2N), rebates, trade investments, and reconciliations including G2N customer evaluation, Trade investment governance, and ROI analysis.
    • Pricing and promotion effectiveness evaluation.
    • Portfolio profitability analysis by brand/channel and contribution margin and customer profitability modeling.
    • Sales mix analysis and impact on margin and profitability.
    • Variance analysis vs Frame / Forecast / Prior Year with root cause identification and business drivers / strategic recommendations.
    • Margin analysis, COGS planning/reporting, and Latest Estimate costing when applicable.
    • Early identification of risks and opportunities (R&O), with clear mitigation plans and follow-up.
    • Ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling (best/worst/most likely cases).
    • Development of financial business cases for launches, commercial initiatives, pricing strategies, and cost optimization projects.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Performance Monitoring

  • Lead end-to-end planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes (monthly, quarterly, corporate cycles such as SBP/QF).
  • Ensure alignment of assumptions across Commercial, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
  • Prepare executive forecast presentation for local and above cluster stakeholders.
  • Continuous tracking of Frame vs Forecast vs Actuals by customer/channel/brand.
  • Revenue recognition and billed vs unbilled valuation.

Período de aplicación: 24 Marzo al 07 Abril Código de referencia: 864175

División: Consumer Health Ubicación: Colombia : Cundinamarca : Bogota

Área funcional: Control financiero Grado de posición: VS 1.2

Tipo de empleo: Permanente Tiempo de trabajo: Full Time

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