FP&A Analyst
Panama City (Distrito de Colón)
Job description
FP&A ANALYST
Location : Panamá, Panamá City
Reports to : Head of FP&A and Treasury
Contract : Full-time and permanent position
YOUR ROLE @CHANEL
As part of the FP&A team, you will be responsible to provide the local and global organization with timely and reliable reports, analysis and forecast to support decision making process.
WHAT IMPACT YOU CAN CREATE AT CHANEL
· Support better business decisions through accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and actionable insights.
· Create value by improving financial visibility, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting strategic planning.
· Help drive sustainable growth through data-driven analysis and effective financial planning.
· Improve reporting processes and provide clear insights that support operational and commercial performance.
· Contribute to smarter decision-making by translating complex financial data into clear business recommendations.
· Enhance budgeting and forecasting processes to support efficiency, profitability, and long-term business goals.
YOU ARE ENERGIZED BY
· Turning data into actionable business insights and supporting strategic decision-making.
· Analyzing financial performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping drive business growth.
· Solving complex problems through data analysis and contributing to business strategy.
· Working in dynamic environments where finance can influence key business decisions.
· Collaborating cross-functionally to improve financial planning, forecasting, and operational performance.
· Finding patterns in data, building forecasts, and helping teams make informed decisions.
· Continuous improvement, strategic thinking, and using financial insights to create impact.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
· At least a bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Industrial Engineer.
· Proficiency in tools such as Excel with a solid mathematical and statistical knowledge, Power BI and other reporting platforms. **Assessment will be applied during the recruitment process to validate knowledge with these tools**
· 3+ years of experience working in FP&A or related areas/ positions within multinational companies, partially exposed to the accounting complete cycle.
· Experience working with tools, such as Power BI / Oracle Suite, will be appreciated.
· At least a bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Industrial Engineer.
· Service oriented and customer focused.
· Able to work independently as well as team player, problem-solving and good communicator
· Must be someone organized, resourceful, with a clear communication and strong analytical skills.
WHAT YOU WOULD GAIN FROM THIS EXPERIENCE
· Gain deeper experience in financial planning, forecasting, and strategic business analysis.
· Develop stronger business partnering and decision-making skills in a dynamic environment.
· Expand my knowledge of financial analysis while contributing to impactful business initiatives.
· Grow professionally by working closely with different teams and gaining a broader understanding of business operations and financial strategy.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN / WHAT CHANEL CAN OFFER YOU
· Learn from a globally recognized brand with strong standards of excellence, innovation, and strategic business management.
· Gain exposure to the financial and operational dynamics of the luxury retail industry.
· Develop a deeper understanding of financial planning within an international and fast-paced business environment.
· Learn from cross-functional collaboration and contribute to strategic initiatives that support business growth.
At CHANEL, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.