Fp&a Analyst

**FP&A Analyst - Latam**:

- Work mode: Remote in Country- Onsite Location(s): Buenos Aires, Argentina**Additional Locations**: N/A

**Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance**

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.

**Purpose Statement**
Provides support the Country Controller and Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, in order to achieve the overall goals and objectives of Boston Scientific through the effective planning analysis and reporting activities including variance, comparative and trend analysis for divisional sales, gross margins and Sales Rep commissions. Participate in the in the development, preparation, analysis and reporting of country financial plans.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provides key financial support at all Country Business and Plan reviews.
- Provide sales & financial reporting, value-added analysis, and continuous improvement of country business processes.
- Management of Daily Reporting Functions (i.e. Daily Sales and Divisional Product Reports).
- Provide key Monthly Management Reports (i.e. Day 2 Highlights, Sales file for CBR, President's Club).
- Works directly with divisional Sales & Marketing Managers in the reporting and analysis of Sales/COGS information to identify issues and opportunities.
- Produces customer sales / profitability reports and analyzes figures for the Country Controller and Sales & Marketing functions.
- Key participant in FP&A process, including the preparation and data input of quarterly sales and OPEX plans / annual budgets into Pillar.
- Analyzes performance trends and provides commentary on sales, operating expenses and other key financial parameters to improve profitability.
- Provides support and financial advice to Sales/Marketing, on employee commissions plans.
- Investigates and reports on significant variances to ensure integrity of information and performance against quarterly plans. Helps division remain on target.
- Conduct basic software and hardware training when needed.
- Ensures awareness and compliance with applicable standard operating procedures to meet, comply and champion all quality and regulatory commitments of Boston Scientific.
- Provides input to the Quality committee in finance specific local issues, with the purpose of wither finding a solution form other countries' experiences or providing advice on potential barriers for other countries and local regulations. Drives compliance in all finance related matters (CA&C, SOX, Statutory, monthly Closing). Participates in implementing Quality requirements in all aspects of the Finance Process.

**Quality System Requirements**

In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

**Job Scope and Leveling Guidelines**

Knowledge

**Problem Solving**
Applies professional concepts and company policies and procedures, analyzes data or situations, and exercises judgment to recommend solutions to solve problems. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be obtained.

**Planning and Organization**
Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established schedule with guidance from manager.

**Discretion/Latitude; Supervision Received; Decision Making**
Receives general supervision. Makes recommendations which may be reviewed by manager. May exercise authority within limits. May seek guidance in resolving problems.

**Business Relationships and Project Management**
Begins establishing and cultivating internal business relationships to facilitate completion of tasks. May participate in project teams.

**Impact**
Participates in the completion of departmental projects and goals. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require an expenditure of resources to rectify.

**Liaison**
Engages with internal company and occasional external contacts. Uses discretion, diplomacy and tact in interactions.

**What we are looking for in you**:

- Finance/Data analytics degree
- Interested in learning our systems, processes and business drivers.
- Detail oriented. Focus on data analytics and reporting.
- Fluent in English and Spanish. Knowledge of Portuguese would be a plus.
- Strong communication skills. Will need to be able to interact with our internal customers (Marketing & Sales teams, cost center owners, country teams, global division finance).
- Teamwork and collaboration. Hands-on leader and self-starter.
- Flexibility and adaptability to change. Problem so