Finance Director, LATAM Supply Chain - Cuautitlán, México - McCormick & Company

Descripción

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 Director, LATAM Supply Chain immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our site in Mexico City, Mexico.

(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, 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. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Finance Director, 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.

MAIN 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• CIMA, ACCA or equivalent Accounting Qualification and Degree.
• Progressive, financial/business experience in Supply Chain finance in a Manufacturing environment.
• Strong proven knowledge of financial accounting standards and Supply Chain principles/processes (eg. S&OP).
• 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 ABC 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 organisation
• 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, TM1 and Business Warehouse
• SAP experience across all financial modules desirable

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.