LATAM, Finance Director

About Us: At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table. While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers About the Role Ready to lead finance across LATAM and make a real impact on growth, profitability, and performance? As Finance Director, you’ll shape regional strategy, guide high-performing teams, and turn financial insight into smart business action. You’ll partner closely with commercial and operational leaders while keeping reporting, controls, compliance, and planning running smoothly. This is a big, visible role for someone who loves balancing strategy, leadership, and hands-on finance excellence. You’re Good At Leading regional finance operations across accounting, planning, forecasting, treasury, tax, audit, and compliance Turning financial data into clear recommendations that support strong business decisions Building trusted partnerships with leadership teams across markets and functions Creating high-performing teams through coaching, development, accountability, and collaboration Improving processes, systems, and reporting to drive efficiency, quality, and consistency You Might Also Have 10-15 years of experience across finance and accounting, including taxation, audits, accounts payable, and accounts receivable Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cost-benefit evaluation Proven senior people management experience, with success leading and influencing teams across multiple markets CPA, CA, MBA, or an equivalent qualification with relevant industry experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus the ability to travel. Proficiency in English and Spanish. Portuguese is a plus. In depth knowledge of ERP systems en related financial (reporting) tools. SAP knowledge/ experience is a plus. Experience withing the Meetings & Events / Travel industry is a plus. If you’re excited to lead finance in a dynamic regional role and help shape the future of the business, we’d love to hear from you. THE PERKS Flexible Working We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best. Room to Grow Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow. Everyone has a voice We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected. Make your move The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move. We’ve got you covered Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program. We’re positive. You’ll love it. It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways. #LI-MB1 #LI-EM1 #LI-LZ1 #LI-KW1 #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid #LI-Onsite