Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (Remote, Spanish/English Bilingual)

<p><strong>About Somos</strong></p><p>Somos Internet is a technology company dedicated to transforming connectivity and democratizing access to advanced digital infrastructure across Latin America. The organization focuses on challenging the status quo and building a future where people, regardless of location or background, can access high-quality services. Currently, Somos Internet delivers fast, stable, and affordable connectivity solutions that enhance the telecommunications experience for individuals and businesses in Colombia. The company believes digital infrastructure should be a right for everyone and works every day to make that vision a reality. Team members join a mission-driven environment aimed at changing how communities connect and shaping a more inclusive digital future.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced FP&A Director to serve as a player-coach for a junior finance team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you'll own the FP&A function day-to-day — setting priorities, editing and elevating outputs, and stepping in as a direct contributor when needed. This is not a purely managerial role.</p><p><br></p><p>You are AI-native. That means AI is your default — how you build models, run analysis, and produce reporting. You bring that approach to the team and raise their ceiling as a result.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll also be the connective tissue between the FP&A team and the rest of the organization. This requires a polished communicator who builds trust quickly — with department heads, senior leadership, and the team itself.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Requirements at a Glance</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Language:</strong> Full fluency in Spanish and English, written and spoken</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Remote — based anywhere in the Americas</li><li><strong>Travel:</strong> 15–25%, primarily to Medellín and Bogotá, Colombia, with potential expansion into other LATAM markets as the company grows</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><p><strong><em>Budgeting & Planning</em></strong></p><ul><li>Own the full annual budget process — from kickoff with department heads through to board approval</li><li>Lead rolling forecast cycles (monthly and quarterly), ensuring every business unit is aligned and accountable</li><li>Own and evolve the integrated financial model (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, capex)</li><li>Develop scenario and sensitivity analyses — pricing, opex, network expansion capex — to support planning decisions</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Reporting & Performance Management</em></strong></p><ul><li>Own end-to-end delivery of the monthly close package — actuals vs. budget vs. prior period with clear written commentary</li><li>Prepare quarterly board reporting packages — accurate numbers with clear variance commentary; investor-facing narrative and messaging sit with the Manager, Strategic Finance</li><li>Own the company's KPI framework — unit economics, subscriber metrics, network performance</li><li>Coordinate with accounting and external auditors to ensure FP&A outputs align with statutory reporting</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Business Partnering</em></strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary finance partner to Operations, Sales, and Network teams — translating strategy into financial plans</li><li>Lead capex analysis and investment cases for network expansion and infrastructure decisions</li><li>Drive margin and cost analysis across the business; surface and prioritize improvement opportunities</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis for department heads — pricing changes, hiring plans, vendor decisions</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Analysis & Insight</em></strong></p><ul><li>Translate budget and forecast variances into clear, actionable commentary for department heads and the VP of Finance</li><li>Build recurring analytical views — unit economics, cohort and payback analysis, cost per subscriber — that support planning and forecasting</li><li>Flag off-plan trends and financial risks early, with the data to back it up</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>AI-First Execution</em></strong></p><ul><li>Use AI as your primary tool for building models, running analysis, and producing reporting — not as a supplement</li><li>Set the AI-first standard for the team: establish the tools, workflows, and prompting practices the function runs on</li><li>Leverage AI to compress turnaround times on deliverables without sacrificing quality or accuracy</li><li>Stay current on AI tooling relevant to finance — identify and adopt what makes the team faster and sharper</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Player-Coach Leadership</em></strong></p><ul><li>Own the team's priorities — decide what gets done, in what order, and what gets deferred; protect bandwidth for the highest-value work</li><li>Review, edit, and elevate outputs before they go out — polished, precise, and exec-ready, every time</li><li>Step in as a direct contributor when the work requires it; this is not a purely managerial seat</li><li>Develop the team's analytical thinking — move analysts from producing outputs to explaining what the numbers mean</li><li>Mentor junior team members on financial reasoning, communication, and professional judgment</li><li>Own the FP&A calendar; every deliverable ships on time at a standard you'd put your name on</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p><strong><em>Required</em></strong></p><ul><li>Full bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English — written and spoken</li><li>Willingness to travel 15–25%, primarily between Medellín and Bogotá, Colombia — with potential expansion into other LATAM markets as the company grows</li><li>Demonstrated ownership of a full annual budget cycle: kickoff, build, approval, and ongoing reforecast</li><li>Track record delivering board-level reporting — as owner, not support</li><li>Expert-level financial modeling: integrated three-statement models, scenario analysis, capex planning</li><li>Sharp analytical thinker — able to frame a problem, structure the analysis, and land on a clear, defensible answer</li><li>High editorial standards — knows the difference between analysis that is correct and analysis that is ready for an executive or a board, and closes that gap</li><li>Polished communicator — written and verbal; equally effective presenting to a CFO or coaching a junior analyst</li><li>AI-native: you use AI by default to build, analyze, and report — and you can demonstrate it</li><li>Proven ability to earn trust quickly across functions and seniority levels</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Preferred</em></strong></p><ul><li>MBA Preferred, with at least 3 years of post-MBA experience in FP&A, including ownership of a budgeting or forecasting process</li><li>Background in telecoms, ISP, infrastructure, or subscription-based businesses</li><li>Time in management consulting (strategy, transaction advisory, or similar) is a strong plus</li><li>Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or similar)</li></ul>

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