Financial Team Lead

Summary

Join Experian's FP&A Team in Costa Rica as a Team Lead, managing a local team and supporting cost management for the Commercial Finance organization. This critical role involves collaborating with finance teams to optimize costs and deliver traditional FP&A deliverables. You will report to the Sr Manager - Cost and lead a team of 3–6 individuals, overseeing daily tasks and setting performance indicators. Responsibilities include managing cost forecasts, collaborating with senior finance leaders, overseeing FP&A processes, promoting collaboration with other teams, and driving continuous improvement in revenue analysis and reporting. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 8+ years of progressive finance experience, and advanced English proficiency. Experian offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, life, and dental insurance, paid time off, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including month-end processes, forecasting, reporting modeling, GL and budget management. Experienced in supporting finance professionals with customer service skills
• Experience in financial reporting, account reconciliation, working in large datasets, and P&L analysis with knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience communicating analytical findings for a range of different audiences being able to work with all organizational levels, including senior leaders
• Advanced English level and proficiency in Excel (can perform complex functions) and familiar with financial systems and tools such as Oracle, OBIEE, Tableau, Salesforce, Hyperion Planning/Essbase and SmartView
• Availability to support US Pacific Time zone business hours

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Costa Rica-based FP&A team of 3–6 individuals, overseeing daily deliverables, setting performance indicators, and ensuring agreement on our goals in cost planning, tracking, and reporting
• Manage and deliver accurate cost forecasts and analysis to support strategic decision-making, while contributing to ad hoc projects aimed at improving cost structures and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with senior finance leaders to align cost strategies with our goals, reporting directly to the Costa Rica FP&A Senior Manager
• Oversee main FP&A processes with a focus on revenue, including month-end close, monthly forecasting, and partnering with the Commercial Finance Manager on annual budgeting and long-range planning. Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support
• Promote collaboration with leaders in product, sales, strategic pricing, billing, and other teams to evaluate business opportunities and enhance revenue forecasting and reporting accuracy
• Promote continuous improvement in revenue analysis and reporting processes, standardize financial models, and use tools like Salesforce and Tableau to enhance insights and forecasting accuracy

Benefits

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