Finance Business Value Partner

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Here at PPG we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources . PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pr

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As Finance Business Value Partner you will be responsible for leading robust investment decision analysis and value creation initiatives across the LATAM business. Reporting to the Senior Performance Management Leader, you will support disciplined use of cash and strategic capital, enable sustainable long-term growth, and strengthen the finance organization's role as a trusted business partner Impact of the Role The Finance Business Value Partner plays a critical role in reinforcing financial discipline, supporting the P&L with actionable insights, and ensuring that investment decisions align with long-term value creation. This position helps position finance as a strategic business enabler, enhancing profitability, optimizing the use of capital, and driving sustainable growth across the LATAM region. Lead evaluation and prioritization of strategic investment opportunities that support organic growth and profitability. Develop and institutionalize a disciplined framework for investment decision making, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and rigorous business case evaluation. Manage the full CapEx cycle for assigned initiatives, including planning, execution tracking, investment analysis, capital benefit evaluation, and post-investment reviews. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations) to ensure investment decisions drive measurable value and align with P&L objectives. Actively influence business leaders by challenging assumptions, identifying risk/return trade-offs, and facilitating choiceful decision-making. Provide deep insights into pricing, market investments, and other growth drivers through detailed P&L analysis, with a zero-based and value maximization mindset. Regularly communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic financial planning and prioritization. Promote financial rigor and discipline throughout the organization by elevating understanding of investment impact and long-term value creation. Requires: Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or Engineering; MBA or equivalent preferred. 8-10 years' experience in Multinational Companies (FMCG, Chemical, CPG, Food & Beverages, and so on) at Commercial Finance, Performance Management, Marketing/Sales Business Partner, Reporting. Solid financial and accounting foundation with strong comprehension of financial statements, valuation, and profitability analysis. Advanced capability in investment project analysis (NPV, IRR, payback, sensitivity/scenario modeling). Demonstrated experience in CapEx management, project prioritization, and benefit realization tracking. Proven experience in full P&L ownership, with emphasis on new projects, growth initiatives, and zero-based analysis. Strong proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling using Excel; familiarity with BI tools is a plus. Success Factors - Prime Success Factors (focus on results, drive change, promote teamwork, build trust & respect, understand market & customer perspective) plus the following: Strong stakeholder management and influence skills, with demonstrated success partnering effectively across all levels of an organization. Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to drive constructive debate with cross-functional partners. Ability to challenge assumptions and balance risk versus opportunity in decision making. Effective communicator with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business insights. Strong networking, collaboration, and relationship-building capabilities. Fluent in English (written and spoken) required Core Competencies Business and commercial acumen Strategic thinking with a long-term value orientation Results focus with accountability for outcomes Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity Collaborative mindset and team leadership potential

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