Title: fp&a, professional division manager: vp, general manager – professional
location: ciudad obregón, mexico (onsite)
we are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented fp&a analyst to serve as the financial lead for our professional division.
as the go-to finance partner for divisional leadership, you will be responsible for all financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and analysis activities.
this role is critical in supporting strategic decision-making.
based at our manufacturing facility in mexico, this position plays a pivotal part in helping leadership make data-driven decisions that impact product strategy, operations, and profitability.
you'll collaborate closely with corporate finance, cost accounting, ap/ar, and the controllership team while focusing on providing actionable insights for decision-making within the division.
key responsibilities
financial planning & forecasting
- lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the professional division.
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- partner with operational and commercial leaders to build, update, and maintain financial plans.
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- deliver rolling forecasts and scenario models to support dynamic planning and strategy shifts.
financial analysis & decision support
- own all financial modeling and business case development to support manufacturing, pricing, sourcing, capital investment, and product decisions.
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- analyze the ebitda impact of changes in operations, product mix, pricing, and supply chain strategies.
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- drive performance visibility through deep analysis of variances, trends, and cost drivers.
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- deliver monthly financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to leadership, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
costing & manufacturing finance
- support the understanding and application of standard costing within the division.
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- partner with cost accounting to evaluate production efficiency, scrap rates, yield, and material cost impacts.
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- collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate product costing and inventory valuation.
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- analyze and track cost savings initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
business partnering
- act as a trusted advisor to divisional leadership—providing financial insight to guide business decisions.
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- collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, sales, procurement, and supply chain teams.
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- liaise regularly with corporate finance and support consolidation, reporting, and governance requirements.
data management & process improvement
- improve the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of financial data through better tools, reports, and processes.
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- utilize erp and reporting systems to align with division and corporate needs.
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- recommend and implement improvements to streamline financial workflows and analysis.
qualifications
- bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field (mba or cpa/cma a plus).
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- 4–6 years of progressive experience in fp&a, cost accounting, or a related finance role.
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- experience with manufacturing finance, including costing and operational modeling, is required.
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- proficiency in financial modeling and roi analysis techniques.
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- strong proficiency in excel-based modeling, scenario analysis, and financial dashboards.
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- advanced excel skills; experience with erp systems (plex is a plus) and reporting tools (e.g., power bi, tableau).
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- bilingual in english and spanish strongly preferred.
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- strong communication skills and the ability to present financial concepts to non-finance audiences.
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- highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and cross-functionally.