Finance Manager

WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING IN VENEZUELA, COLOMBIA, ARGENTINA, ECUADOR, AND PERU. ALL OF OUR POSITIONS ARE REMOTE (WORK FROM HOME).

Only resumes in English will be considered

ABOUT US

Valatam consists of a remote internal team of 24 professionals from the United Kingdom and LATAM. Our Founder and our management team have a proven track record of building successful, rapid-growth businesses in the outsourcing sector.

We work very hard, but we also know how to have a laugh. We work 100% remotely and with a high level of autonomy. We believe in accountability, with each team member owning their part of the company operations and thinking like a business owner to push the company forward. We are looking for the right people to fill the right seats, and want our team members to be with us long-term, for them to contribute to the company’s growth and to share in the benefits of that growth.

Our values drive everything we do, ensuring that we deliver exceptional service to our clients and create a supportive and dynamic work environment for our team members. You will love it here if you embrace our core values:

• ACTION - You have an action bias. You get things done, fast.
• CARE - You take pleasure in helping others and doing things the right way.
• OUTSTANDING- You have the highest standards and run things like a well-oiled machine.
• DEPENDABLE - If someone asks you to do something, they KNOW it will get done.
• ENERGY - You bring a positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude to work every day.

THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a bilingual Finance Manager to join our team. As a Valatam team member, you will play a crucial role in shaping our financial health and guiding our strategic decisions.

You’ll have success here if you value clear processes and feel qualified to do the following:

• Analyzing industry trends, assessing the financial health of the company, and recommending actions to maintain or enhance performance.
• Conducting comprehensive analyses of costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and actual performance against business plans.
• Identifying and evaluating opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Overseeing the operations of the finance department, setting goals, and designing frameworks to achieve them.
• Managing the preparation of the company's budget and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Conducting regular assessments of financial procedures and implementing improvements as necessary.
• Reviewing the work of the finance team, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of financial processes.
• Developing new metrics for measuring business performance relative to strategic priorities and minimizing risk.
• Driving value within the business through margin enhancement, cost reduction initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
• Providing insights into spending trends, cost-saving opportunities, and margin optimization strategies.
• Advising on investment activities and devising strategies to maximize returns while mitigating risks.

Requirements

• C1/C2 English and Spanish writing and speaking skills.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in similar roles.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing teams.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Graduated with a college degree.
• Able to work a Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm schedule in EST time zone.
• Proficient with Microsoft programs and Google Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to quickly learn how to use new tools and software.
• A quiet home office with a desk and office chair.
• Stable internet with at least 10 MBPS download & 2 MBPS upload speed.
• A laptop/desktop with 8GB RAM, a 1.6GHz processor, and 50GB of free hard-drive space, a headset, and a smartphone.
• Access to a quiet "home office".
• Access to a backup place of work in case they suffer a power cut or internet failure, as well as a secondary backup internet option (mobile hotspot, Multibam, WiPod, etc.)
• Having one or more of the following certifications is a plus: CFA, CPA, CFP, CIMA, FRM and/or CMA.

We value relevant work experience and 'hard' skills, but we also look for smart people who possess the soft skills that will make them successful as remote team members, such as hard work, good communication, punctuality, common sense, fast learning, initiative, orientation to detail, professionalism, positive attitude, consistency, reliability, and honesty.

Benefits

• Our pay rate: $8-10/hr (approx US$1400-1750/month) based on experience.
• Ongoing pay rate increments once a year based on performance.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 5 Holidays as PTO.
• 10 Self-care days.
• Gym/Wellness allowance.
• Medical stipend after 6 months of services provided.
• Unlimited online fitness classes with our online personal training partner.
• Invites to our annual Christmas parties and other in-person or online gathering.

WHY VALATAM

• Work-from-home, fully remote positions.
• Secure long-term work opportunities.
• Gain international experience working with US companies.
• Enhance your English proficiency in a multicultural work environment.
• Paid training opportunities and gain experience in a new industry.
• Work with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation.
• Experience a healthy work/life balance.
• Earn competitive pay in USD currency.

Please fill out our application form, ensuring you answer all the questions. We will get back to you with more information shortly after receiving your application.