Senior Performance & FP&A Manager (Costa Rica)

7+ years of experience in FP&A, performance management, business analytics, and/or operational finance Experience supporting multi-location, retail, hospitality, franchised, or consumer-focused businesses Proven ability to design and operate comprehensive performance reporting systems Strong background in plan vs. actual analysis, variance analysis, trend identification, and benchmarking Deep understanding of P&L drivers and operational KPIs at the location or unit level Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills High proficiency with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and advanced Excel or Google Sheets Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and compelling business narratives Highly organized, process-oriented Strong communicator who can effectively partner with Finance, Operations, and franchise stakeholders

Design and implement an end-to-end performance management framework Develop standardized scorecards and KPIs Establish clear plan vs. actual tracking Define reporting cadence, templates, and review processes Build repeatable variance analysis routines Analyze location-level P&Ls and operational drivers Conduct comparative and benchmarking analysis Evaluate key performance drivers Support forecasting and scenario analysis Prepare performance narratives and executive insights Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools Develop benchmarking tools Establish consistent KPI definitions and documentation Streamline and automate reporting processes Partner closely with Operations leaders Support franchise teams with reporting Collaborate with cross-functional teams Act as a key Finance partner during close, forecasting, and planning cycles Lead components of the annual planning and rolling forecast processes Build forecasting models