Finance Shared Services Manager, Latin America Job Listing at Schreiber Foods in Silao, Gto. (Job ID R0035677)

Description

Job Category: Finance Job Family: Financial Services Job Description:

As the Finance Shared Services Manager, you will be a key leader in shaping the future of our financial operations in Latin America. You will lead and expand our Finance Shared Services Center (SSC) in Mexico, establishing a culture of continuous improvement, service excellence, and strategic partnership. This is a critical role where you will drive efficiency, ensure robust financial controls, and provide data-driven insights that empower business leaders to make informed decisions.

• What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team up to 5 finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
  • Champion a culture of service excellence, continuous improvement, and standardization across the SSC.
  • Oversee succession planning and talent development to build a strong leadership pipeline.
  • Evolve the SSC operating model to support business integration, acquisitions, and future regional expansion
• Drive Operational Excellence & Process Improvement:
  • Direct transactional finance functions, including Accounts Payable, Banking, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management, ensuring maximum efficiency and superior service.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization and automation to reduce costs and working capital.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and communicate the success and value of the SSC.
• Ensure Financial Integrity & Control:
  • Own the month-end close process for all entities supported by the SSC, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Ensure all account reconciliations are completed in accordance with to the expectations defined and all reconciliation differences are resolved and booked timely.
  • Maintain a strong system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
  • Ensure all processes comply with local statutory regulations and global company policies.
• Act as a Strategic Business Partner:
  • Provide financial analysis and strategic insights to business leaders on working capital, cash flow, and cost optimization and operational risks
  • Partner with Global Tax, Treasury, and other finance functions to ensure alignment and provide guidance on local requirements.
  • Translate financial data into actionable insights that support leadership decisions during growth, integration, and transformation phase

• What You'll Bring (Qualifications)

  Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in a financial role. 
• Demonstrated experience working within a large, multi-national manufacturing organization.
• Strong background in internal controls and process improvement methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Preferred:

• Master's Degree or other post-graduate degree.
• Experience with Oracle ERP systems.
• Proven expertise in leading technology-driven process automation projects.