We are seeking an experienced *finance manager* to join our team helping to work cross-functionally, providing business insight and financial leadership to drive strategic and financial initiatives. In this role, you will lead the day-to-day management of the finance team, ensuring efficient and effective financial management and controls.
*work territory - job dimension*
bekaertdeslee is the global market leader in the development and production of mattress fabrics and mattress covers, serving over 600 million people worldwide. Bekaertdeslee mexico (bdmx) is the production and distribution center for mattress fabrics and covers in mexico and central america, with a turnover of approximately $60 million usd. Additionally, we operate a mattress cover facility in tijuana to serve the us market, with a turnover of around $25 million usd. Bdmx runs over four shifts and employs more than 650 employees. The position will be based in ixtacuixtla, tlaxcala, mexico.
*main responsibilities and key result areas*:
- oversee daily operations of the finance team (accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, accounting) and manage monthly closing.
- track kpis, perform variance analysis, and prepare management reports and presentations.
- collaborate cross-functionally to provide business insights and financial leadership for strategic and financial initiatives, including:
- review spending against budget in all departments: labor reporting, material costs, manufacturing overhead, and logistic costs.
- analyze sales and margin performance in close collaboration with the commercial team.
- support inventory control and accuracy.
- conduct periodic walkthroughs of the plant with the operational team to discuss opportunities and production inefficiencies.
- participate in financial strategic planning, yearly budget, and forecasting.
- coordinate the yearly external audit and assure the accuracy of financial statements.
- streamline and optimize financial processes and internal controls.
- ensure compliance with financial guidelines, company policies, and relevant legal regulations. With close collaboration with headquarters.
- be a business partner of all the departments within the company: production, hr, commercial team, procurement team in line with the strategic plan.
*key competences & personal skills*:
- ambition, drive, and growth potential.
- strong communication skills, self-organized, proactive, and people-focused.
- commercial and operational acumen.
- result and performance-oriented.
- deadline-driven.
- eagerness to learn, drive for change and improvement.
*professional qualifications and knowledge*:
- +7 years of professional experience in finance and accounting, ideally in a multinational and production-oriented environment.
- bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- experience working with an erp system (preferably sap).
- proficiency in data skills, analytics, and data visualization.
- advanced english is required.
*other requirements or special comments*:
willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including but not limited to mexico, the us, and europe (global finance meeting).
*bekaertdeslee mexico offers*:
- an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in a growing, dynamic, and entrepreneurial company that is part of a multinational corporation.
- supportive employer that offers training, fosters personal growth, and provides numerous future career opportunities.
- a modern workplace and a great team spirit.
Are you interested?
Apply!
*interested?*:
please apply, we are looking forward to hear from you!
*pilar peregrina, hr manager