About the Job

Hello, potential PriceSmart candidate. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity.

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A; – Merchandising to serve as a finance partner to an assigned buying area within Merchandising. In this role, you will support the sales and margin forecasting process through financial analysis, business trend interpretation, and data-driven recommendations. You will develop and maintain forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights that support business planning and decision-making.

What's unique about this job (What you'll do)

Sales and Margin Forecasting

- Own the monthly sales and margin forecast for an assigned buying area.
- Partner with buyers to develop and refine forecasts.
- Analyze historical trends, seasonality, and operational drivers to identify risks and opportunities.
- Challenge assumptions using data-driven insights.
- Prepare materials for monthly sales and margin alignment meetings.

Financial Analysis and Business Planning
- Analyze vigente results against forecast and budget.
- Explain variances related to price, volume, mix, costs, and business drivers.
- Monitor forecast accuracy across countries and departments.
- Support annual budgeting activities and ad hoc merchandising analyses.
- Provide recommendations to improve business performance and forecasting accuracy.

Reporting, Data & Systems
- Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting views.
- Manage forecast data loads, validation, and reconciliations.
- Support reporting automation and process improvement initiatives.




- Collaborate with IT and FP&A; stakeholders on system enhancements.

Month-End Close Support
- Support month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations, in partnership with Accounting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Merchandising analysts to ensure consistency in methodologies, templates, and reporting standards across buying areas.

Bring your passion and expertise (Who you are)
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in FP&A;, Commercial Finance, or Financial Analysis.
- Retail, wholesale, consumer products, or merchandising experience preferred.
- Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
- Strong understanding of retail financial drivers, including sales, gross margin, and inventory.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Hands-on experience with Power BI reporting and dashboards.
- Experience with Planning Analytics (TM1) or similar planning systems.
- Knowledge of accounting fundamentals, including accruals and month-end close processes.
- Experience in a SOX-compliant environment is a plus.

Key Competencies
- Ability to convert large amounts of data into clear and actionable business insights.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.




- Confidence to challenge assumptions constructively and influence decision-making.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation and simplification.
- Alignment with PriceSmart's values of Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

Some important intangibles
- You feel connected to our mission and values.
- You are a self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision.
- You enjoy collaborating and sharing ideas with colleagues.
- You are energized by challenges and problem-solving.
- You remain calm and effective under pressure.
- You embrace continuous improvement and innovation.

Our Commitment

We not only embrace and celebrate the diversity of our membership base and communities, but also strive to achieve the same in our employees. At PriceSmart, we are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Get to know us

PriceSmart was founded with a purpose: to inspire and impact the lives and businesses of our Members, our employees, and our communities through the ethical delivery of the best quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices.

Through the years, we have continued to grow while strengthening our culture of integrity, excellence, collaboration, and community. At PriceSmart, everyone has the opportunity to contribute ideas, make an impact, and grow professionally as part of a diverse team spanning 13 countries.

📌 Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A – Merchandising (Bogotá)
🏢 PriceSmart
📍 Bogotá