FP&A
Job description
About the role
This role sits at the intersection of rigorous finance control and fast-paced business decision-making within the Cabify ecosystem. You will own the end-to-end management of financial planning and analysis initiatives that directly influence strategic choices across the organization. Your work will center on constructing robust financial models, dissecting complex variance analysis, and presenting clear narratives that explain the story behind the numbers. You will act as a key business partner, translating high-level corporate objectives into measurable financial targets and actionable plans for local teams. The position demands a high level of precision, as every forecast, budget line, and report feeds into critical decisions that affect profitability and growth. You will operate within strict financial calendars, coordinating closely with operations and other functions to meet monthly close deadlines and annual planning milestones. Accuracy, auditability, and a data-driven mindset are non-negotiable expectations for every deliverable you produce.
Key facts
What you'll do
You will implement actions designed to boost company profitability across Cabify's operational segments through detailed financial analysis. You will conduct ad hoc analysis and reporting, synthesizing complex data sets into clear insights shared with other departments and countries to guide strategy. You will build and maintain financial models that translate business assumptions into forward-looking forecasts and historical performance reviews. You will partner with operations leaders to monitor spending, identify trends, and forecast future performance with a high degree of accuracy. You will own the variance analysis process, explaining deviations from plan and recommending corrective actions to management. You will ensure that all financial outputs adhere to strict auditability standards, providing transparent documentation of methodologies and assumptions. You will utilize spreadsheet and presentation software to construct dashboards, forecasts, and board-ready materials that communicate financial health effectively. You will collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders in operations, strategy, and other units to align financial plans with business priorities. You will support the annual planning cycle by driving forecast updates, scenario analyses, and sensitivity testing to guide executive decision-making. You will stay informed about regulatory and accounting standards relevant to the business, ensuring that financial controls and compliance requirements are consistently met.
Requirements
Knowledge of accounting is an advantage for this role, providing a stronger foundation for managing complex financial tasks and reports. English is a valuable skill that enables clear communication and collaboration across international teams and stakeholders. You must demonstrate a strong ability to work accurately under tight deadlines, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. You are expected to have solid spreadsheet skills, particularly in building and auditing financial models used for planning and analysis. You must be comfortable working with real datasets, performing quick analyses, and presenting your findings in a structured and logical manner. Showing your work and documenting assumptions is as important as delivering the final numbers in every assignment. You should be able to explain financial concepts and analysis results clearly to both finance professionals and non-finance stakeholders. You must be willing to follow structured processes for financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance to maintain consistency and reliability. You are expected to approach problems methodically, using evidence and data to support your conclusions and recommendations. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity and taking ownership of complex tasks that directly impact business performance.
Nice to have
There are no specific preferred items listed for this position beyond the core requirements and skills outlined in the job description.
Practical notes
Typical interview steps
Finance interviews usually include technical questions on accounting or modeling, a case study, and behavioral rounds. Candidates may be asked to build a forecast or explain a variance. Spreadsheet skills are tested in most loops. Accuracy and clear explanations matter. Interviewers may give a real dataset and ask for a quick analysis. Showing your work and explaining assumptions matters as much as the final number.
Good to know
Financial planning and analysis professionals translate business objectives into measurable targets. Workers use spreadsheets and presentation software to build models and reports. Collaboration across functions is common with stakeholders in operations and strategy. The role involves monitoring spending and forecasting future performance. Success depends on understanding accounting concepts and regulatory environments.
Questions to ask
Useful questions for the interview: what a typical week looks like, how work is assigned, what tools the team uses, and how feedback works. Asking how the role has changed recently and what the team wishes it had known when joining is also reasonable. Questions about the manager's priorities are especially valued.
Career growth
Finance careers move from analyst to senior analyst, manager, and controller or FP&A director levels. Some people earn certifications such as CPA or CFA. Cross-functional work with operations and leadership grows with seniority. Finance careers reward precision early and business partnership later. Learning the operations of the company beyond the numbers accelerates growth.