Senior FP&A Analyst – Commercial Expenses Controller

Since its creation in 1962, at Havaianas we are passionate about bringing the vibrant and carefree spirit of Brazil to people all around the world through our iconic flip-flops. As a global brand with a strong presence in Europe, we are dedicated to spreading joy, comfort, and style with every step & committed to strengthening our presence in Europe and connecting with a diverse and aspirational audience.

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Senior FP&A Analyst – Commercial Expenses Controller to join our Finance team.

This role will be responsible for the planning, forecasting, consolidation, controlling, and performance analysis of Commercial Expenses across the organization. Acting as a key Finance Business Partner, the position will provide financial visibility and insights on fixed cost performance, support strategic decision-making, and ensure strong governance over budget management and resource allocation.

The role will work closely with budget owners, Human Resources, and business leaders to improve forecast accuracy, monitor spending trends, challenge assumptions, and identify opportunities to optimize costs and enhance business performance.

• Support the annual Budget, Rolling Forecast, Strategic Plan, and monthly financial closing processes.
• Consolidate financial information across functions, business units, markets, and channels.
• Deliver timely and accurate management reporting, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform variance analysis versus Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year, identifying key business drivers.
• Support the preparation of executive presentations and business reviews for senior management.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support business decision making.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve business performance and cost efficiency.
• Commercial Expenses Planning & Controlling Lead the planning, forecasting, consolidation, and monitoring of Commercial Expenses across the organization.
• Monitor actual spending versus Budget and Forecast, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Challenge spending assumptions and promote financial discipline across the organization.
• Ensure consistency of reporting methodologies, allocations, and governance standards.
• Support continuous improvement of cost visibility and management reporting.

• Act as a trusted finance partner to functional leaders and budget owners.
• Support stakeholders in understanding financial performance, spending trends, and cost drivers.
• Drive accountability for budget ownership and forecast accuracy.
• Translate financial information into actionable business recommendations.
• Challenge business assumptions and identify opportunities for operational and financial improvements.

• Support the planning, forecasting, and monitoring of workforce-related expenses, including salaries, bonuses, social charges, vacancies, and other personnel costs.
• Partner with Human Resources and business leaders to understand headcount movements and workforce plans.
• Analyze personnel cost trends and their impact on financial performance.
• Ensure alignment between workforce planning assumptions and financial forecasts.
• Support management reporting and decision-making related to organizational costs and resource planning.

• Strengthen financial governance, processes, and controls related to Commercial Expenses.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Support finance transformation projects and reporting automation initiatives.
• Contribute to the implementation and enhancement of ERP and Business Intelligence…