Bayer

Finance Manager

Bayer  •  Bogotá, CO (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

Finance Manager

Major Tasks Role Purpose:
The Finance Manager role is designed to create value for the Andean Consumer Health Team and overall operations by transforming financial data into actionable insights that support informed decision-making by the Leadership Team and commercial functions (Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Business Intelligence, among others). The position leads financial steering and performance management across the full P&L (Sales, COGS, P&I, OPEX - Cost Center Management - and profit), ensuring transparency, resource optimization, and sustainable financial performance. The role acts as a strategic business partner to key cluster leaders, providing proactive input, independent commercial judgment, and a strong understanding of business drivers within a dynamic consumer environment.

Scope of the Role:
This is a high exposure role with active participation in month-end closings, business reviews, and leadership meetings as needed, with the following scope (not limited to):

  • Lead strategic analysis of financial results and projections (+ reporting).
  • End-to-end ownership of planning and forecasting processes (Frame, Monthly Forecast, Quarterly cycles, corporate processes such as SBP).
  • Ensure quality, consistency, and governance of financial data.
  • Incorporate an external perspective (market, competitors, customers) while ensuring compliance with internal policies and financial standards.
  • Coordinate and execute controlling processes efficiently (accounting records, reporting, data validation, analysis) aligned with global procedures.
  • Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Dedicate a portion of time to float within the finance professional home, supporting broader finance initiatives and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis and Insights

  • Lead comprehensive P&L analysis (Sales, COGS, P&I, OPEX), including:
    • Net Sales analysis (including customer-level performance).
    • Gross-to-Net (G2N), rebates, trade investments, and reconciliations including G2N customer evaluation, Trade investment governance, and ROI analysis.
    • Pricing and promotion effectiveness evaluation.
    • Portfolio profitability analysis by brand/channel and contribution margin and customer profitability modeling.
    • Sales mix analysis and impact on margin and profitability.
    • Variance analysis vs Frame / Forecast / Prior Year with root cause identification and business drivers / strategic recommendations.
    • Margin analysis, COGS planning/reporting, and Latest Estimate costing when applicable.
    • Early identification of risks and opportunities (R&O), with clear mitigation plans and follow-up.
    • Ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling (best/worst/most likely cases).
    • Development of financial business cases for launches, commercial initiatives, pricing strategies, and cost optimization projects.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Performance Monitoring

  • Lead end-to-end planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes (monthly, quarterly, corporate cycles such as SBP/QF).
  • Ensure alignment of assumptions across Commercial, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
  • Prepare executive forecast presentation for local and above cluster stakeholders.
  • Continuous tracking of Frame vs Forecast vs Actuals by customer/channel/brand.
  • Revenue recognition and billed vs unbilled valuation.



Período de aplicación: 24 Marzo al 07 Abril Código de referencia: 864175
División: Consumer Health Ubicación: Colombia : Cundinamarca : Bogota
Área funcional: Control financiero Grado de posición: VS 1.2
Tipo de empleo: Permanente Tiempo de trabajo: Full Time

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About Bayer

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition. We design our products and services to serve the most essential human needs of health and nutrition. At the same time, we strive to address some of the world’s biggest challenges presented by a growing and aging global population.

At Bayer, we’re committed to driving sustainable development and generate a positive impact with our businesses.

Through the power of science, we’re pioneering new possibilities that advance life for all of us. That means reimagining how we care for ourselves and one another by empowering everyday health, improving approaches to patient care, and finding better ways to nourish our communities around the world.

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Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Leverkusen, DE
Year Founded
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Website
bayer.com
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