HUIXQUILUCAN, Estado de México, MX, 52779
You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.
McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.
We are looking to hire a Finance Sr. Manager, LATAM Supply Chain in a Hybrid (60/40) capacity for our site in Interlomas, Edo. Mex.. This is 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
Please submit your CV in English.
What We Bring To The Table:
The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits, you’d expect from a global leader (health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
We prioritize our communities and the planet we share
Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Finance Director, the Finance Director for LatAm Supply Chain will be responsible for the Regional Supply Chain organization, including oversight and execution of the financial analyses and accounting of Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Distribution, Inventory, Procurement and Supply Chain CCI.
All SC financial results and analysis and processes would be coordinated by this role and would provide insights to the divisions and corporation to drive decisions and improve performance. This role is responsible for the standardization of cost policies and procedures globally, while facilitating the sharing of best practices across the function.
The role also partners with the Regional Commercial Finance team, providing strategic guidance and financial analyses, and provides insight for the Global Supply Chain Organization, including driving financial analysis and partnership for all strategic priorities within Supply Chain. Internal customers rely on this position to influence and help drive improved performance in their function / business through identifying opportunities, setting strategies, respectfully challenging and debating with Supply Chain function heads and providing insights to drive decisions, investments and resource allocation.
Key Responsibilities:
Regional Lead for all Finance Operations activities with the team of 8 SC Finance team members
Business partner with Regional SC Leader on defining and implementing a holistic SC strategy, driving “Make” cost levers to deliver required levels of service at the lowest possible cost in a sustainable manner
Lead selected Transformational Productivity Projects
Lead Business Development Analysis
Lead Major Capex Investment proposals
Partner with SCLT to deliver Productivity targets through JTE, Proactively promote cost and headcount controls
Partner with SCLT on Strategic Supplier Negotiations (Co-Man, Full Buy)
P&L Accountability for delivery of “Make” and Move Long Term Plan, Budgets, Forecasts
Partner with Regional SC Leader to navigate cost performance of the business and deliver Budget targets
Oversee monthly accounting close process and timely and accurate reporting of financials to Corporate. Ensure statements correctly reflect the company's financial position in accordance with GAAP
Evaluate Make cost performance, liaise with SCLT and identify any trends that need further performance analysis and intervention
Lead deep-dives to fully understand and address performance issues
Provide input and recommendations on trade-offs within End to End SC, budget transfers, opportunity/risk
Present financial position at Monthly Divisional Business Review meeting to business leaders
Develop and implement financial policies, systems and processes
Capital project oversight:
Ensure proper business cases are developed, and review soundness of financial models;
Drive increase in IRR for capital expenditure with PICERs as regular follow ups after implementation
Play critical role in harmonization and standardization aimed at reducing complexity, improving accuracy, and reducing cost. Governance and adherence to the Policy and Procedures issued by COE.
Work to direct staff to improve the level of automation involved in generating standardized reporting through collaboration with IT.
Continually evaluate and modify requirements to align to business strategy ensuring that the appropriate amount of detail / effort is aligned with business needs
Review & safeguard company assets through the maintenance of effective inventory controls
Work with Internal Audit and staff to improve the efficiency of our internal controls to focus effort on meaningful controls to provide assurances on compliance with minimal resource consumption
Define and evolve the team structure to advance the team’s development, capabilities, career advancement and service level to the business. Create a workplace that fosters teamwork and strengthens communication within and outside the department
ERP Implementation support/guideline as needed
Competency Requirement:
Communication/ Influencing: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and influence at high levels (Sr Leadership/Function heads). In addition, the role requires strong diplomacy and negotiating skills. Ability to guide, influence and persuade at all levels both within and outside the function as well as different cultures, particularly considering the perspectives of each culture. Influences within a global matrix environment.
Business Partnership: Proven participation in region/global financial analysis and decision making. Understands and applies financial acumen from a global / multi-unit perspective. Demonstrated insight and understanding into partner functions and their relationship with the financial community in order to achieve goals as well as their impacts on multiple business results.
Personal / Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people/teams in a matrix and global environment towards a common vision and achieve superior results and the ability to build integrated relationships with business partners. Able to develop strategies, objectives, goals and measures to effectively lead a team in a highly matrixed environment to perform financial services and provide value added insight to divisional and functional customers to drive favorable financial performance.
Problem Solving: Able to navigate through complex business problems involving strategies that challenge organizational structure, process ownership, policy changes, multi-discipline and functional impacts with large change management impacts.
Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills: Exhibit seasoned judgement to evaluate quantitative and qualitative information in complicated networks and ambiguous situations. Must be able to effectively define and frame up issues and uncertainties, perform or oversee complex analyses and ultimately make decisions or recommendations.
Financial Acumen: Understands and applies financial acumen from a global / multi-unit perspective. Expert financial understanding of the business characteristics of the local market and competitors in more than two business units or financial support groups.
Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to set the overall vision and strategic direction with input from multiple functions and perspectives. Must be a "forward thinker" anticipating issues and opportunities for global environment (economic, political and geographical impacts) to ensure the organization is prepared for future growth
Required Qualifications:
CIMA, ACCA or equivalent Accounting, Finance Qualification and Degree.
8+ years of progressive, financial/business experience in Supply Chain finance in a Manufacturing environment, preferably in FMCG or pharmaceutical industry.
5+ years of experience as team leader/people manager.
Strong proven knowledge of financial accounting standards and Supply Chain principles/processes (eg. S&OP/IBP).
Excellent project management skills including the ability to manage cross-unit and cross-function teams including indirect reporting relationships.
Thorough understanding of business, processes, systems and internal controls.
Experience with Costing and practical experience with cost accounting.
Demonstrated strong, sustained high performance coupled with the ability to lead people and change effectively.
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships at all levels within a matrix organization.
Excellent negotiation and communication (both oral and written) skills with demonstrated ability to present ideas to and influence others.
Excellent technical aptitude including extensive experience with Excel spreadsheets required, TM1 and Business Warehouse, desirable.
SAP/ERP experience required, across all financial modules desirable.
Advanced English (spoken & written).
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WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?
As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.
Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.
