Job Title: Senior FP&A Analyst

Job Location: São Paulo, SP or Poços de Caldas, MG

Work Model: Hybrid

About Sandbox Group:

Sandbox Group is a London-based group operating a network of learning businesses across the globe, with offices in London, New York, São Paulo and Bilbao. At SBX we look to build, assemble, nurture and support the scaling of a diverse family of brands and services with like-minded partners, entrepreneurs and operators where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. All towards the singular goal of fun engaged learning.

Our mission: 

To inspire and empower lifelong learning through fun, engaging experiences, driving a global movement where innovative edutainment enriches lives, fosters connections, and shapes a brighter future for all ages.

Our values:

• Committed to Excellence
• Learning Fuels Our Growth
• Collaboration Drives Us Forward
• Strength in Diversity

Role Summary

As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you will play a key role in connecting Finance with the business, supporting our growth journey and turning numbers into strategic decisions.
You will be responsible for monitoring and managing financial performance and planning, while having the autonomy to create and implement new ways of tracking and improving our results. In this role, you will work closely with leaders across the organization, gaining visibility into different areas of the business and contributing directly to its strategic direction.
This is a great opportunity if you are looking to challenge yourself, learn fast and grow in a dynamic, multicultural company that offers both complexity and impact.
This role sits within the Finance organization and reports functionally to Group FP&A, while partnering on a day-to-day basis with the Business Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with and support business leaders with data-driven, insightful financial analysis.
• Work closely with the Business Lead to formulate the medium- to long-term financial and strategic plan for the business.
• Analyse trends in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), especially financial metrics such as sales, expenditures, profit margins and other performance indicators.
• Develop and continuously improve budgeting, financial projections and operating forecasts.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports, tracking performance and operating metrics against plan, maintaining accurate forecasts and providing detailed analysis and commentary on results.
• Build strategies and identify solutions that connect people, processes and financial outcomes to support the strategic vision of the business.
• Recommend and lead process improvements that impact performance management and decision-making models.
• Participate in cross-functional projects across finance, business and people areas (e.g., implementation of business intelligence tools, dashboards and reporting enhancements).
• Produce ad-hoc business performance reports and analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Business Lead on day-to-day finance matters (performance, costs, investments, scenarios, and related topics).

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in FP&A, financial business partnering, or controllership.
• Proven experience with cash flow management, working capital and financial forecasting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification in Finance will be considered a strong plus.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling and analysis, with a deep understanding of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Demonstrated experience managing cash flow and working capital to support operations and strategic initiatives.
• Solid hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) and financial planning tools.
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to build models, scenarios and detailed financial analyses.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and synthesize large volumes of data into meaningful financial insights.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and innovative environment with real growth opportunities.
• A culture that values continuous learning, diversity, and excellence.
• Participation in global projects with direct business impact.
• Meal/Food Voucher: R$924/month
• Health Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Home Office Allowance
• Childcare Assistance
• School Supplies Assistance
• Wellhub
• Life Insurance
• Leiturinha Subscription

Sandbox Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.