Finance manager, commercial
location: tlalnepantla, centrum
job summary:
we are seeking a commercial finance manager to support financial planning, performance analysis, and business decision-making for the mexico and broader americas aftermarket organization. This role is a key business partner to the commercial and sales teams, focused on driving profitable growth through actionable financial insights.
the ideal candidate has a strong foundation in commercial finance, experience in manufacturing or aftermarket industries, and fluency in professional-level english to effectively collaborate across regional and global teams.
key responsibilities:
* support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for commercial activities.
* deliver profitability analysis by product line, customer, and distribution channel to guide strategic decision-making.
* collaborate with sales and marketing teams to evaluate pricing strategies, promotions, and customer profitability.
* monitor revenue, margin, and operating performance metrics; identify trends and key drivers.
* conduct variance analysis and present clear recommendations to improve performance.
* partner with supply chain and plant finance teams to ensure full alignment of commercial and operational plans.
* ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting related to commercial activities.
* maintain strong internal controls and support compliance with corporate and regional financial policies.
* support ad-hoc analysis and business case development for new opportunities or investments.
qualifications:
* bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field; mba or cpa is a plus.
* minimum 5 years of experience in commercial finance, preferably within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
* strong business acumen and commercial mindset; ability to translate financial insights into business action.
* fluency in professional-level english is required for cross-border collaboration and reporting.
* advanced skills in microsoft excel and powerpoint; experience with sap and hyperion (hfm) preferred.
* excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build partnerships across functions and levels.