EMEAL Fin&Ops director (ML replacement)

Position

Role Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Manager or Director-level finance & planning professional to
lead our finance and sales planning functions for the EMEA and LATAM regions on an interim basis. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of successfully overseeing and managing P&Ls across multiple international markets, reasonable experience in sales planning & forecasting, and being an adaptable leader who can manage multiple functional responsibilities while partnering and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Temporary position from June 2026 until end of February 2027.

Job responsibilities

Financial and Sales Planning:
o Oversee and manage the Finance and Sales teams for both EMEA and LATAM
regions, ensuring accuracy, e􀆯iciency, and strategic alignment with market
leaders.
o Coordinate weekly and monthly sales outlook and P&L reporting packages to
Intl and HQ leadership, providing actionable commentary and feedback
o Directly manage P&Ls for specific markets within EMEA and LATAM as
needed, driving financial performance and profitability.
o Coordinate and manage monthly forecasting cycles for sales and full P&L, as
well as formal budget revisions
Strategic Collaboration & Leadership:
o Collaborate e􀆯ectively with various teams across EMEA and LATAM, as well
as with Global HQ, to drive retail and financial objectives and support
business growth initiatives.
o Provide clear guidance, mentorship, and leadership to a team of finance
controllers and sales planners, fostering their professional development and
ensuring high-quality analysis and output.
o Act as a key business partner to regional leadership, o􀆯ering strategic
insights and recommendations.

Profile

Experience:
o Minimum of 7 years of progressive Finance and Operations experience, with
a significant portion at a Senior Manager or Director level.
o Extensive experience in managing and overseeing P&Ls for multi-business
unit operations, within EMEA and LATAM regions is a plus but not required.
o Multiple years in a leadership role, experience managing a medium sized
team (3 – 6 direct reports).
o Strong background in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and
forecasting.
o Previous Experience in sales planning is highly desirable.

Skills & Attributes:
o Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide
and develop a diverse team of professionals.
o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
e􀆯ectively collaborate with stakeholders across di􀆯erent cultures.
o Proficiency in financial &;;;; forecasting software (preferred: Excel, Anaplan,
PowerBI, AI for business)
o Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other languages relevant to
EMEA or LATAM is a plus.