We are seeking a finance manager to lead financial operations at the mcdonalds 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.
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.
qualifications :
education & experience:
bachelors 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 (e.g. 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.
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remote work :
no
employment type :
full-time