This is a new 12-month temporary apprentice position created to develop early-career talent within the Finance function supporting the Grid Technologies Switchgears unit in Queretaro. The role is designed to build a pipeline of skilled professionals for future commercial and finance roles within the organization. To achieve this, the trainee will gain hands-on experience across three core areas: foundational financial analysis and reporting, commercial and project support, and data management. This rotational exposure is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the commercial operations within a manufacturing and project-driven environment. Given the developmental focus, the ideal candidate will be a recent graduate or final-year student in a relevant discipline such as Finance or Business Administration. Key requirements include strong analytical aptitude, a proactive learning mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting; no prior professional experience is required.
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40% Financial Analysis and Reporting Support
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Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports under supervision.
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Support the collection and consolidation of financial data from various sources for analysis.
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Help analyze variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts to understand business performance.
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Learn and apply basic principles of cost accounting and financial controlling within the business unit.
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40% Commercial and Project Administration
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Provide administrative support to project controllers and finance business partners in tracking project costs and milestones.
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Assist in the preparation and review of documentation for commercial bids, proposals, and contracts.
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Gain exposure to project cost estimation processes by supporting senior team members.
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Support the maintenance of commercial records and contract files in accordance with company policies.
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20% Data Management and Process Improvement
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Maintain and update commercial and financial data in internal systems and tracking tools (e.g., Excel spreadsheets).
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Assist in documenting existing financial and commercial processes to support knowledge sharing and standardization.
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Perform ad-hoc data gathering and simple analysis as requested by the finance team.
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Recent graduate or final-year university student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
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No prior professional experience is required; relevant internship experience is considered a plus.
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Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required.
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Financial Acumen
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Financial Analysis
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Cost Management
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Financial Reporting
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Accounting Principles
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Analytical and Technical Skills
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Data Collection and Analysis
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Microsoft Office Proficiency
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Attention to Detail
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Numerical Reasoning
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Behavioral Competencies
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Learning Agility
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Collaboration
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Communication
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Problem Solving
