Financial Data Analyst

We are looking for our next Financial Data Analyst on our Finance Team for Nutrition and Bioindustries. The Financial Data Analyst for the Americas region supports Roquette’s strategic and operational goals by delivering high-quality financial insights tailored to Finance business partners (FBP).  The analyst ensures data integrity, supports regional budgeting and forecasting cycles, and provides actionable recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency. Collaborating with cross-functional teams—including Controlling, Sales, Operations, and Global Finance, the analyst helps drive informed decision-making aligned with Roquette’s values of innovation, sustainability, and customer focus. 

This position is located in Queretaro, MX.   

What You’ll Do: 

Regional FP&A Execution & Performance Management 

• Contribute to the regional FP&A processes (budget, forecast, closing, outlooks) in line with Group standards and methodologies. 

• Deliver consistent, timely and forward-looking performance analyses for the Americas region. 

• Support alignment between management reporting and statutory results, in coordination with Accounting and Controlling. 

• Ensure high analytical quality of reported figures, identifying and explaining performance gaps early. 

Data Integrity, Governance & Compliance 

• Ensure analytical accounting structures and master data are correctly applied and maintained. 

• Guarantee consistency between analytical data and general ledger figures. 

• Support internal control frameworks, audit processes and documentation from an FP&A perspective. 

• Proactively flag data quality issues, inconsistencies or process deviations. 

FP&A CoE & Operating Model Contribution 

• Contribute to the deployment of the FP&A Target Operating Model at regional level. 

• Apply and promote Group FP&A frameworks, standards and best practices. 

• Actively support the positioning of the FP&A CoE as a value-adding analytical hub, not a transactional reporting function. 

• Collaborate with Global and Regional FP&A CoEs to ensure consistency, scalability and efficiency. 

Digital, Analytics & Tool Enablement 

• Participate in the evolution of FP&A tools, dashboards and reporting solutions (EPM, BI). 

• Support automation and digital initiatives to improve analytical depth and cycle times. 

• Contribute to the shift toward advanced analytics, including scenario simulation, predictive approaches, decision-support modeling. 

• Act as a bridge between business users and digital solutions by clarifying analytical requirements. 

Continuous Improvement & Transformation Support 

• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across FP&A processes. 

• Identify opportunities for standardization, simplification and reporting efficiency gains. 

• Support finance transformation projects (SAP, EPM roadmap, analytics initiatives). 

• Share best practices and contribute to upskilling of business stakeholders where relevant. 

Budgeting, Forecasting & Scenario Analysis 

• Actively support budgeting and rolling forecast cycles within the BOARD EPM environment. 

• Build and maintain driver-based models, including volume, price, mix, cost and margin assumptions. 

• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess risks, opportunities and business trade-offs. 

• Challenge assumptions in collaboration with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy. 

Business Partnering & Decision Support 

• Serve as a financial sparring partner for Sales, Operations, Supply Chain and HR at regional level. 

• Provide decision-support analyses on topics such as customer and product profitability, pricing and mix, fixed cost absorption, capacity usage and operational efficiency. 

• Translate financial complexity into clear, actionable insights and narratives for non-finance audiences. 

Fixed Costs, Productivity & Value Levers 

• Support regional fixed cost management,  

• Identify productivity opportunities and cost optimization levers. 

• Track financial impact of performance initiatives and corrective actions. 

 What You’ll Need: 

Education:           

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Data Analytics 

• Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus. 

Experience: 

• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, data analytics, or corporate finance. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities; fluency in English required

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills 

• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and financial modeling tools 

• Experience with BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP) 

• Attention to detail and data integrity 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 

• Stakeholder Collaboration; ability to work cross-functionally with finance, operations, and executive teams 

• Presentation Skills; capable of translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial audiences. 

• Problem Solving & Decision Support; uses data to support strategic decisions and solve business challenges. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

• This is a full-time position that will occur from Monday - Friday.  

• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and/or internationally 

• Travel may be required for team coordination, project implementation, or stakeholder engagement. 

AAP/EEO Statement   

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace” 

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.