Position summary - the finance manager holds a seniorleadership position within the company, responsible for managingand directing the operations plant finance planning, budgeting, andreporting functions.
they play a crucial role in strategicdecision-making and provide financial insights to supportorganizational growth and stability.
the finance manager roledemands a strategic mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and adeep understanding of operational financial intricacies.
they areinstrumental in guiding the company's operational financialdecisions.
- this position plays a key role in managing financialperformance, ensuring operations reporting, controlling operationalcosts, and safeguarding the company's assets.
the finance managerwill act as the controller, ensuring that the management of capitalexpenditures (capex) and inventory aligns with company goals.
thefinance manager will lead a team to ensure financial compliance,budgeting, forecasting, and overall operational efficiency.responsibilities - lead and manage the plant finance function forthe mexico locations assigned to the role (at least 2).
- overseethe preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual managementreports and variance analysis.
- ensure proper management ofcapital expenditures (capex), working closely with plant managersand the executive team to prioritize and allocate resourceseffectively.
- ensure proper management/controls of inventory,working closely with plant managers and the executive team toprioritize and allocate resources effectively for proper controland actions to keep the levels of inventory according to thecompany targets.
- work close with the business to ensure correctfollow up and actions that lead to the improvement of kpis withspecial emphasis in productivity and efficiency and thecorrespondent impact in conversion cost.
- monitor and controlcapex spending, ensuring that expenditures align with the company'sstrategic goals and are within budget.
- lead the annual budgetingprocess, including plant-specific budgets for the assignedlocations, and ensure alignment with corporate financialobjectives.
- ensure compliance with corporate policies andprocedures.
- oversee internal controls to safeguard company assetsand mitigate financial risks.
- coordinate audits and managerelationships with external auditors, ensuring timely and accuratereporting.
- perform monthly and quarterly forecasting to ensurefinancial goals are being met, identifying potential variances andaddressing any issues proactively.
- analyze financial performance,advise risks or opportunities, and provide actionable insights andrecommendations to senior management.
- prepare detailed reportsfor the executive team, highlighting financial performance, capexutilization, inventory levels, productivity/efficiency, and otherkey financial metrics.
- foster a culture of accountability andcollaboration within the finance team and across plant operations.qualifications - 10-12 years of experience - bachelor's degree infinance & accounting (or equivalent of education andexperience) - proactive, results-driven, and able to work underpressure.
- collaborative and able to work effectively withcross-functional teams.
- high level of integrity and ethicalstandards.
- excellent leadership, communication, and teammanagement skills.
- ability to manage multiple projects and meetdeadlines.
- high level of english communication skills.
physical& environmental demands - the role is primarily based in amanufacturing facility, requiring regular site visits andinteraction with production teams.
- required to wear personalprotective equipment (ppe) and adhere to safety protocols.
- therole involves extended periods of sitting in front of a computer.
-occasional standing or walking may be required during meetings,presentations, or site visits.
- work is primarily conducted in anoffice environment with controlled temperature and lighting.
timetravel required - this role will be based in any of the mexicanplants, overseeing operations at multiple plant locations.
thefinance manager will need to travel between the plants as needed.
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