Overview
we are recruiting a finance manager to lead financial operations at the mcdonald’s global office in mexico. This role will oversee financial planning and analysis, compliance, and operational excellence, acting as a strategic finance partner to local teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, leadership, and the ability to implement standardized processes in a shared services environment.
reporting: this position reports to the global office finance director (based in india) with a dotted line to the mexico site leader.
key responsibilities
* lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the mexico office, ensuring alignment with global standards and compliance requirements.
* partner with local teams to deliver financial insights and recommendations that drive performance and efficiency.
* define and track key financial performance metrics.
* ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial regulations, and internal controls in collaboration with external vendors and enterprise teams.
* collaborate with cross-functional teams across hq, india, and mexico to support strategic financial initiatives.
* manage relationships with regulatory bodies, banks, and auditors.
* oversee vendor invoice processing and payments, serving as the primary liaison with internal finance teams and consultants.
* administer the american express platform and corporate credit card program.
* enforce adherence to t&e policies for employee expense reports.
* coordinate with global trade consultants and customs brokers to support import activities.
* serve as legal representative with the tax authority, as applicable.
* partner with the tax team to obtain and maintain immex certification (vat exemption program).
* support finance and accounting initiatives related to global finance modernization (gf mod) and procure-to-pay processes.
education & experience
* bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; mba or cpa preferred.
* 6+ years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably in a multinational or shared services environment.
* experience working with cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
technical skills
* strong proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
* solid understanding of accounting principles, compliance standards, and internal controls.
* familiarity with erp systems (e.g., sap, oracle) and financial reporting tools.
* advanced excel skills; experience with data visualization tools (power bi, tableau) is a plus.
leadership & communication
* proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
* strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
* excellent verbal and written communication skills in english; spanish proficiency is a plus.
other competencies
* ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* high attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
* demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.
* commitment to do broad type of responsibilities from operational execution to strategic business partnering.
* knowledge of local tax regulations and experience with government programs such as immex is advantageous.
seniority level
* associate
employment type
* full-time
job function
* accounting/auditing
industries
* restaurants
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