Introduction
as part of our expansive ibm team, you will be collaborating with over 60 fp&a (financial planning & analysis) analysts, working for a premier entity in the semiconductor sector that anticipates robust double‐digit growth over the forthcoming five years. You will be an integral member of our client's finance and operations team, contributing to a variety of vital processes including expenditure control, capital expenditure management, manufacturing and inventory budgeting and forecasting, revenue and cost analysis, and more.
you will be joining a center of excellence that fosters your professional development, encourages teamwork and collaboration, and champions continuous process enhancement and innovation.
by becoming part of this team, you will cultivate key competencies such as enhanced communication skills, derived from regular interactions with the supported business. The dynamic nature of serving a rapidly expanding client will present you with complex scenarios, thereby sharpening your problem‐solving acumen and stress‐management techniques. Your daily engagement with diverse stakeholders will bolster your teamwork abilities, ultimately propelling you towards becoming a high‐performing and influential financial analyst.
your role and responsibilities
* manage and maintain accounting and financial systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data processing.
* download and upload financial data, set up systems and templates in sap, and perform system maintenance, including tie‐outs.
* develop essential financial reporting, support forecasting, budgeting, and closing cycles, and conduct thorough data analyses to assist in periodic financial and operational reviews.
* play a vital role in the financial planning process at the department level, contributing to budgets, forecasts, capital planning, and long‐term financial strategies.
* perform gap analyses, calculate capex and depreciation expenses, collect necessary financial information from various internal stakeholders.
* prepare, document, and record journal entries in alignment with accounting policies.
required technical and professional expertise
the ideal candidate will have from 1.5 to 3 years of experience in fp&a and accounting processes, including exposure to forecasting and budgeting within a company's p&l. They should have foundational knowledge of financial and accounting analysis to support business unit decision‐making, along with a basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (gaap), tax regulations, and internal control requirements. Familiarity with spreadsheets and databases is important, with proficiency in excel and office management tools being a plus. The role calls for analytical thinking, problem‐solving skills, and adaptability to new challenges. Candidates should be able to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team setting and managing deadlines. A good english level is required; the position is based in guadalajara, operating in a hybrid work mode.
preferred technical and professional experience
* financial systems
* financial sciences
* financial accounting
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