Financial Analyst

Location: São Paulo , Brazil

Date: Sep 16, 2026

Business: O&M Cash Trading

Department: Finance

An ambitious transformation journey that started in 2016 saw Olam’s Group Finance team move from being merely a finance controller to becoming co-strategists in executing Olam’s Strategic Re-organisation plan. The Group Finance team is divided into three units – Business Unit Finance, Country Finance, and Specialist Finance. At Olam, Finance has structured its deliverables and goals to fall under four key roles:

Controller – minimises controllable losses using robust controls and compliance.
Performance Officer – co-owns budget plan and performance by being predictive of outcomes.
Co-strategist – co-partners Business Units on strategic planning and execution, handles mergers and acquisitions transactions.
Value Manager – drives value add to business bottom line through specialist functions.

Finance identified strengthening the team as a key enabler for transformation and formed the Finance Team Management Committee (FTMC). The committee focuses efforts on team development and drives curated learning and development. Cross-functional collaboration and digitilisation form the underlying fabric of our transformation agenda – intricately woven into everything the Finance Group does.

Job Description

The Finance Analyst is a key contributor within the finance team, responsible for supporting and enhancing the financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions that enable strategic business decisions. This position requires a proactive individual who will analyze detailed financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, thereby providing actionable insights that drive business performance.

The role involves preparing comprehensive financial reports and dashboards on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to present a clear picture of company financial health. You will collaborate closely with various departments including accounting, operations, and management teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of financial information. Monitoring performance against budgets and forecasts is a critical aspect of the role, where you will assist in adjusting financial plans to reflect changing business conditions.

Additionally, the Finance Analyst will play a vital role in cost management, profitability analysis, and margin optimization initiatives, contributing to the company’s overall financial efficiency. Developing and maintaining financial models and evaluating business cases form part of your support to senior management decision-making. The successful candidate will also help ensure compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements, supporting governance and control frameworks within the organization.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence business outcomes through financial expertise, working in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed analysis of financial data to uncover significant trends, variances, and business opportunities.
Prepare and present accurate and insightful financial reports and performance dashboards on a timely basis.
Support and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and comprehensive financial planning processes.
Track and monitor key financial indicators, providing reports that highlight deviations and recommend corrective actions.
Assist in conducting cost and profitability analyses to identify areas for margin improvement and operational efficiencies.
Develop financial models and assist in business case evaluations for strategic projects and investments.
Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all financial documentation and reports.
Collaborate effectively with accounting and other business units to collect, validate, and interpret financial information.
Contribute to audit preparations and ensure adherence to financial compliance and regulatory standards.

Experience

3 to 6 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting Exposure to ERP systems and financial analytics tools Experience working with cross functional teams

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration Professional qualifications such as CA, CFA, CPA, CMA, or MBA (Finance) preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.