Director of Operations Finance & FP&A, PHD

The Company kp•Buenos Aires, VA

About The Position

The Company kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint. At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide. The Director of Operations Finance & FP&A, PHD is responsible for leading an integrated finance function that combines financial planning, performance management, and manufacturing finance oversight across the PHD division. This role ensures end-to-end financial visibility and performance tracking, acting as the key link between financial outcomes and operational drivers.

Requirements

Bachelors in business administration or operational area or equivalent combination of education and experience, an MBA is preferred
Extensive education in controlling, accounting and business
Minimum 10+ years of experience in Finance, with strong exposure to FP&A and Operations Finance / Manufacturing Finance
Demonstrated success in financial modeling and analysis
Demonstrated experience in matrix organizations
Excellent skills in SAP, BW, MS-Office (mainly Excel and Power Point)
Fluent English skills mandatory

Nice To Haves

a second foreign language desirable

Responsibilities

Lead the divisional mid-term plan, annual budget, and forecasting processes
Coordinate and consolidate executive financial reporting for the division
Present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results to senior leadership (CEO, Divisional President)
Develop robust financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions
Oversee P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow planning, ensuring alignment with group guidelines
Lead variance analysis and performance tracking, ensuring linkage between actuals and plans
Own financial oversight of 10 global manufacturing plants, ensuring transparency and accountability of plant performance
Lead and develop site controllers and Operations Finance team (Porto hub)
Monitor and challenge plant performance across key operational KPIs: Yield and scrap performance / Mass Balance and material efficiency / Throughput and capacity utilization / Conversion costs and labor productivity
Ensure standard costing accuracy and variance analysis, translating insights into corrective actions
Evaluate site profitability and footprint optimization scenarios (expansion, downsizing, restructuring)
Drive fact-based resource allocation decisions across the manufacturing network
Act as a strategic business partner to: VP Finance / VP Operations / Site Managers
Co-develop, evaluate, and monitor operational improvement initiatives, including: Yield improvement programs / Cost reduction and productivity initiatives / Capacity and throughput optimization
Ensure financial rigor in CAPEX projects, including ROI, IRR, and payback analysis
Translate operational initiatives into clear financial impact and tracking mechanisms
Oversee working capital performance across the division, including: Inventory optimization / Production-related cash drivers
Ensure alignment between operational decisions and cash flow impact
Support initiatives to improve cash conversion and capital efficiency
Lead, coach, and develop a global, multicultural finance team
Build strong capabilities in: Operations finance / Data analytics / Business partnering
Foster a performance-driven culture, aligned with company objectives
Ensure effective collaboration across regions and functions