Senior Finance Manager - KitchenAid Appliances; Latin America)
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Business
Financial Manager
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life the only major U.S.
-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.
Additional information about the company can be found at
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life the only major U.S.
-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.
Additional information about the company can be found at
The Finance General team manages the planning and direction of finance process and activities. Activities include the efficient operation and cost-effectiveness of operating systems and programs.
This Role In SummaryServes as the primary financial lead for the Kitchen Aid Small Appliances business across Latin America. This role carries full P&L accountability, operational Free Cash Flow (FCF) ownership, and commercial strategy execution. By steering pricing and mix, trade investment efficiency, and cost management across multi-country entities, this position acts as the core strategic co-pilot to regional leadership to drive sustainable, profitable expansion.
YourResponsibilities Will Include
- P&L Management & Partnership:
Drives full financial ownership across Latin American markets from Gross Sales to EBIT. Manages regional costs (F&W, SG&A, OCOS), partners with regional leadership on financial modeling (NPI, channel profitability, promotions), and leads financial planning and forecasting cycles. - FCF & Balance Sheet Optimization:
Holds accountability for regional Free Cash Flow forecasting, actual results, and variance analysis. Collaborates to optimize Net Working Capital (DSO, DIO, DPO), manages Cap Ex budgets, and oversees operating cash flows and currency exposure. - Sales Administration & Execution:
Leads order-to-cash workflows, commercial contracts, and processing efficiency while ensuring trade spend compliance. - Governance &
Risk Management:
Directs financial closure processes across legal entities, maintains internal controls and compliance (SOX, statutory, trade regulations), and mitigates macroeconomic risks such as FX volatility, inflation, and tax/import dynamics.
- Education:
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred. - Experience:
7+ years of progressive finance experience with 3+ years managing teams in a multinational consumer goods company. Proven track record of regional coverage across Latin America. - Languages:
Fully fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish. Professional competency in Portuguese is highly valued. - Key
Skills:
Deep commercial acumen, full P&L/FCF ownership, proficiency in ERP/BI systems (SAP, BI…), lean process optimization, and executive communication.
Generous benefits package, Whirlpool…
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