FP&A Lead Latin America

At Trane Technologies^TM and through our businesses including Trane and Thermo King, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

What’s in it for you:

FP&A Lead for Latin America. This is a key role within the Latin America FP&A team that will provide foundational development opportunities for future career growth. This role is responsible for providing analytical and business decision support across all functions including Services, Product Management, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, HR and Legal. Key activities include partnering with business leaders on budget and forecast development, financial analysis and reporting, as well as highlighting opportunities and solutions to mitigate potential issues. A focal point of this role will also be to leverage technology to develop sustainable tools and processes which improve financial analysis and help analysts solve problems.

Thrive at work and at home:

Thrive at work and at home, through meaningful benefits, flexibility, and opportunities for growth. We offer comprehensive benefits to support our employees and their families including:

• You will have the opportunity to participate in the Company's private medical and life insurance program prior to meeting eligibility requirements, following the policies, terms, and conditions set by the Company. The coverage and conditions for employees and their family members may vary based on the location.
• You will also have access to the all-inclusive Wellbeing Program, which provides resources to support the emotional, legal, and financial well-being of you and your family.
• The Company offers continuous learning opportunities through its continuing education programs.
• Additionally, you will be granted one full day (8 hours) of paid time off per calendar year to volunteer with non-profit charitable organizations through the Employee Volunteerism program.
• In cases of unforeseen personal hardship, the Trane Technologies Helping Hands Fund is available to provide support to employees facing financial challenges.

Where is the work:This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (3 or more days onsite per week) based out of Bogota or Mexico City office.

What you will do:

1. Work with SBU FP&A teams to coordinate the collection of information required to develop, analyze, and/or modify financial plans, which include the monthly forecast, annual operating plan (AOP) and long-term strategic plans (LRP).
2. Work closely with regional finance leaders and stream finance teams to drive standardization and automation in reporting tools while acting as a liaison between the regional and SBU FP&A team to drive collaboration.
3. Monitor and report financial performance, analyze and interpret operating results, investigate variances and unusual items; and evaluate their effect on operations. Report results along with recommendations for action.
4. CROIC and ROIC calculation for the Region. Coordinate the information needed from the countries.
5. Manage and perform month-end close activities including Forecasts, AOP and LRP processes, such as:
   • Bridge preparation and analysis. Continue training for the FP&A team. Find ways to improve the template and better support the results.
   • Price calculation. Understand the main variables and work together with the countries to improve the methodology.
   • Productivity. Follow up of the projects and the reporting with the countries and functions.
   • Partner with US team to understand the allocations and investments received or charged on a monthly basis.
6. HQ Controllership: Responsible for the development and continual tracking of Operating Plan / monthly results, working in conjunction with Function leads in all areas of financial reporting.
7. Develop tools for early identification of financial problems, including development of financial dashboards to visualize financial results and trends, and make recommendations for resolution of problems.
8. Drive business process improvement through automation and/or the development of standard work, develop documentation and drive standardization.

What you will bring:

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting related field required.
2. 5+ years of financial planning and analysis experience in a matrix organization.
3. Knowledge of English is required.
4. Experience with financial reporting cycles, such as forecasts and budgets (AOP).
5. Strong proficiency in MS Office, advanced knowledge of Excel, Oracle/Hyperion Planning/HFM or OneStream and Data Visualization Tools (e.g., Tableau, OBI, other dashboarding tools).
6. Demonstrated ability to establish & implement processes and perform in a fast-paced environment, while also building a positive rapport and attitude with personnel throughout the worldwide organization.
7. Advanced Analytical Skills.