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Director, FP&A - LATAM

Mexico City, Mexico

Who We Are

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and invests in iconic intellectual property and cultural assets. It accelerates brands through a set of specialized businesses that combine powerful storytelling, premium content, unforgettable live experiences and global commerce. Through a network of more than 1,700 best-in-class licensees and strategic partners across 150 countries and expansive distribution, Authentic’s brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.
 
Authentic’s diversified portfolio spans more than 50 brands and reaches nearly one billion social media followers. Its roster includes Reebok, Champion, Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Kevin Hart, Sports Illustrated, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, GUESS, Aéropostale, Nautica, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Izod, Van Heusen, Dockers, Ted Baker, Hart Schaffner Marx, Vince, Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Quiksilver, Spyder, Billabong, Volcom, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Prince, Sperry and Hunter.

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Why Authentic

You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

 

What You’ll Do

Authentic is seeking a Director, FP&A – LATAM to lead financial planning and analysis for our fashion, lifestyle, sports and entertainment brands across Latin America. Based in Mexico City, you will serve as the finance partner to regional leadership, own the LATAM revenue forecast and budget, and build the FP&A team. You will report into the global FP&A organization and work closely with regional business leaders, brand teams, licensing partners and corporate finance.

What You’ll Be Working On

Leadership & Team Development

  • Serve as the primary finance partner to LATAM and regional business unit leaders, acting as a trusted financial thought leader
  • Partner with global FP&A leadership to align regional processes, tools and reporting with company-wide standards

Forecasting, Budgeting & Reporting

  • Own the annual budget, rolling forecasts and long-range plan for the LATAM region at the country, brand, category and licensee level
  • Lead the monthly and quarterly close and reporting cycle, delivering insightful variance analysis against budget and prior-year performance, with clear narratives on drivers, risks and opportunities
  • Evaluate the accuracy and predictability of existing forecasting models and drive continuous improvement
  • Prepare and present regional performance updates to executives, and contribute LATAM content to board and investor materials
  • Account for regional macro factors in planning, including foreign exchange, inflation, and country-specific market dynamics

Business & Strategic Analysis

  • Monitor new business developments across the region and ensure they are incorporated promptly into models and outlooks
  • Build projections and scenario analyses by brand, category, country and channel to inform investment and planning decisions
  • Partner with business development and licensing teams to identify, size and prioritize new revenue opportunities, including new licensees, territories and categories
  • Support M&A and brand-onboarding diligence by modeling returns profiles and evaluating strategic options for the region
  • Challenge assumptions and make proactive recommendations that improve performance and capital allocation

FP&A Operations & Controls

  • Oversee the LATAM licensee revenue database, ensuring contract terms (royalty rates, minimum guarantees, advances, term and territory) are accurately reflected in models and that revenues are tracked and reconciled with Accounting
  • Review new and renewed license agreements and ensure models are updated accordingly
  • Lead financial onboarding of newly acquired brands in the region
  • Strengthen data integrity, reporting automation and dashboards, leveraging tools such as Tableau and Power Query
  • Coordinate with Accounting, Tax, Legal and Treasury on regional matters such as withholding taxes, intercompany flows and multi-currency royalty collection

Must Haves

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred
  • Experience supporting a multi-country Latin American business; licensing, consumer products, retail, media or entertainment experience strongly preferred
  • Fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal); Portuguese a plus
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Tableau and/or Power Query preferred
  • Strong financial modeling skills, with the judgment to go deep into the details and distill key insights for senior stakeholders
  • Executive presence and excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across regions, time zones and functions
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • A track record of identifying opportunities and driving process and performance improvements

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