Job Description

Collinson Group is a global leader in driving loyalty and engagement for many of the world’s largest companies. Predominantly through the provision of travel related benefits within a market leading digital travel ecosystem. The group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading experience in delivering products and services across four core capabilities: Loyalty, Lifestyle Benefits and Insurance.

The group provides unrivalled insight and expertise around affluent consumers and frequent travelers, creating and delivering products and services now accessible to over 400m end consumers.

We have more than 25 years’ experience, with 28 global locations, servicing over 800 clients in 170 countries, employing 1,800 people.

We have been bringing innovation to the market since inception – from launching the first independent global VIP lounge access Programme, Priority Pass to being the first to sell direct travel insurance in the UK through Columbus Direct and creating the first loyalty agency of its kind in the travel sector with ICLP. Today we still invest heavily in innovation to ensure that we continue to deliver superior customer experiences.

Key clients include: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, LATAM, Flying Blue, Accor, EasyJet, HSBC, Chase, HDFC.

Our mission is focused on doing good beyond profit, which for us means we seek out opportunities for our people to share in our success and that we give back to the communities and people within which we work.

Never short of ambition, the success of our business is delivered through the diverse and talented team of over 1,800 colleagues globally.

What does a Head of Commercial Finance do:

The purpose of this senior commercial finance role is to provide strategic financial leadership across complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive business growth, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation. As a key advisor to executive leadership, the role translates high-level business objectives into actionable financial strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and delivering timely insights to support critical initiatives such as acquisition integration, investment evaluation, and Capex planning. With a growing footprint in Latin America—including established operations in Peru and Brazil and planned expansion into additional markets—the position plays a pivotal role in supporting regional growth and transformation. Combining deep commercial finance expertise with hands-on execution, advanced analytical capabilities, and a strong continuous improvement mindset, the ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments, engages confidently with senior stakeholders across global time zones, and operates fluently in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. This role is both strategic and operational, serving as a catalyst for financial innovation and business impact across a multinational organization.

What You'll will Do:

· Leadhigh-impact,complex,cross-functionalinitiativesthatalignwithstrategicbusinessgoals,translating executive direction into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

· Drivestrategicdecision-makingbyapplyingexpert-levelknowledgeandjudgmenttoresolvecomplex, multi-dimensional challenges with long-term implications.

· Exercisebroadautonomyinsettingobjectivesanddetermininginnovativeapproachestocritical assignments, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

· Influencestakeholdersincludingjointventurepartners,operatingpartnersandclientstogainsupportfor comprehensive business strategies to achieve organizational goals.

· Developandnurturecollaborativerelationshipswithinternalandexternalcustomers,championing quality and service excellence in line with company standards.

· Serveasarecognizedsubjectmatterexpert,providingauthoritativeguidanceonpolicies,programs,and long-term strategic goals across the organization.

· Mentorandengagecross-disciplinaryteams,fosteringprofessionalgrowthandencouraginginnovative thinking to solve strategic and complex problems.

· Applydeepandbroadexpertiseacrosstechnical,industry,andfunctionaldomains,servingasaprimary source of knowledge and insight to deliver innovative solutions

· ProvidestrategicandoperationalsupporttotheVPofLatinAmericathroughaccuraterecommendations and decisions supported by financial analysis and coordination of regional initiatives to drive business performance and alignment to achieve key organizational objectives.

· Partnerwiththebusinesstoidentifyandcompletespecialprojects,suchasacquisitionintegration, identifying business risks, and ad hoc financial analysis

· Providestrategicinputoncommercialandfinancialtermsincontractsandleases,ensuringalignmentwith business objectives, risk mitigation, and long-term financial sustainability while optimizing for the most advantageous tax structure through expert analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

· Leadthecoordinationanddevelopmentoftheannualbudgetingprocessandrecurringfinancialforecasts for the region, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and providing actionable insights to senior leadership.

· Delivertimelyandaccuratemonthlyfinancialinsights,regionalbudgets,andperformanceagainst financial targets to drive strategic decision-making and operational alignment

What You'll Need:

· Minimum 10 years in a finance leadership role working in a large multinational organization with Bachelor’sdegreeinBusinessAdministration,Financeorrelatedfield,aMaster’sdegreeinFinanceoran MBA is preferred.

· Extensiveexperienceinfinancialplanning,budgeting,andforecasting,withaprovenabilitytotranslate complex financial data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.

· DeepunderstandingofcommercialfinancewithintheLatinAmericanmarket,includingregulatory environments, economic trends, and business practices across diverse countries in the region.

· Demonstrated understanding of Brazil and Peru accounting standards and tax compliance frameworks, withparticularemphasisonBrazil’sevolvingmulti-leveltaxsystem(IRPJ,CSLL,ICMS,ISS)andfamiliarity with the planned tax reform.Also well-versed in Peru’s IFRS-based financial reporting, corporate tax obligations, and SUNAT regulatory requirements as they will impact financial results of the region.

· Demonstratedabilitytoevaluateandstructurecommercialagreementsandinvestmentopportunities, ensuring financial viability and alignment with long-term business goals.

· Strongleadershipandteammanagementskills,withexperienceoverseeingday-to-dayfinanceoperations while fostering professional development and cross-functional collaboration.

· Strategicmindsetwithatrackrecordofdevelopingandimplementinglong-termfinancialplans, driving

profitability,growth,andoperationalefficiencyacrossbusiness units.

· Exceptionalcommunicationandinfluencingskills,capableofbuildingtrustwithexecutiveleadershipand persuading external stakeholders to support complex financial initiatives.Written and oral fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese desired.

· Advancedanalyticalandproblem-solvingcapabilities,withtheabilitytoconceptualizeinnovativefinancial models and resolve multi-dimensional business challenges.

· Demonstratesagilityandresilienceinfast-paced,dynamicenvironments—abletoprioritizecompeting demands, manage ambiguity, and deliver high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.

· Leadswithacontinuousimprovementmindset,consistentlychallengingthestatusquobyasking“why” and “is there a better way,” while driving strategic change across commercial finance functions.

· Operates with both strategic oversight and hands-on execution, confidently engaging with senior stakeholdersacrossglobaltimezonesanddivingintodetailedfinancialanalysis,includingleadingregional Capex planning and evaluation.

· Abilitytotravelnationallyandinternationally 20%.

Collinson is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes differences in all their forms including: color, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, family status, age, individuals with disabilities and people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences as we strongly believe this contributes to our on-going success.

We are focused on continually evolving our purpose driven, high performing culture, providing an environment where our people have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and do interesting and meaningful work. Our company values are: Act smarter, Do the right thing, One team and Be insight led. These help guide everything we do internally in terms of how we think, act and interact, right through to how we deliver value to our customers and clients.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).

If you need any extra support throughout the interview process, then please email us at ushr@collinsongroup.com