About this role:
we seek a seasoned financial operations leader to oversee the financial management of our manufacturing facility in toluca, mexico. This role involves strategic oversight of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination.
this position will report directly to group finance at hq and the local general manager. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, technical knowledge of ifrs and mexican gaap, and experience with erp systems.
key responsibilities:
* oversee all aspects of financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls for the entity, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulations.
* lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, collaborating closely with group finance and local operational teams.
* partner with external auditors and internal stakeholders to manage statutory and group audits.
* ensure proper costing methodologies, inventory valuation, and physical inventory controls.
* monitor and optimize working capital, focusing on accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory turnover.
* lead cash flow forecasting and management, identifying risks and recommending mitigation actions.
* analyze and monitor inventory levels, obsolescence, and cost trends; work with operations to drive inventory efficiency and accuracy.
* implement and enforce internal controls, ensuring proper segregation of duties, risk mitigation, authorization and approval workflows, and vendor/customer onboarding protocols.
* coordinate tax filings, regulatory compliance, and external reporting with internal and external advisors.
* support the integration of financial systems and banking controls in line with group treasury and erp policies.
* prepare and review budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis, explain deviations and propose corrective actions.
* provide leadership and development for the local finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and urgency.
* serve as the key finance business partner to the local gm and commercial team, while maintaining a solid reporting line to group finance.
qualifications:
* bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
* mexican public accountant certification (contador público certificado) strongly preferred.
* minimum 4 years of big four audit experience is required, ideally followed by hands-on controllership experience in a manufacturing environment.
* strong technical knowledge of ifrs and mexican gaap.
* excellent erp and excel skills, prior experience with ms d365 f&o strongly preferred.
* experience coordinating statutory and group audits.
* proven success leading finance teams in a factory or industrial setting.
* strong understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements in a global organization.
* comfortable working in a dynamic, hands-on environment with multiple stakeholders.
* high integrity, strong sense of accountability, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
* excellent communication skills in both spanish and english.
* strong leadership presence with a collaborative, can-do attitude and a sense of urgency.
why join our organization?
this role offers an opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership position at a fast-growing, multinational manufacturing group. You'll be empowered to build and improve the finance function locally, while working closely with global teams to ensure financial discipline, transparency, and operational excellence.