Head of Finance
Country/Region:
MX
Location:
Chihuahua, CHH, MX, 31125
Req ID 72549 | Steering Wheel Systems, Mexico, TRW Steering Wheel Systems de Chihuahua, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Your Tasks
- Month-end reporting according to US-GAAP / IFRS.
- Year-end reporting according to local GAAP.
- Forecast, budget and SP Planning, P&L and Balance sheet.
- Representation of the plant in Month end and Forecast calls and Budget and Strategic Plan meetings.
- Consulting and review for CEA’s (Capital Expenditures) and approval.
- Analysis and reporting of business processes and results.
- Strong role as cost controller, spend avoidance and reduction.
- Optimization of reporting and controlling processes.
- Contact with local authorities in all financial / legal matters.
- Responsible for internal controls at the plant for operations, sales and finance.
- Analyze and accurately report current month’s financial results to the plant, sales, and corporate management in accordance with corporate format and time requirements.
- Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis.
- Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to physical adjustments.
- Perform audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.
- Report audit results monthly. Ensure timely and accurate input of bill of material and price code changes.
- Ensure bill of material and costing accurately reflect production operations.
- Attend daily plant production meetings.
- Perform walkthroughs of the plant with the Plant Manager to discuss production and costing issues.
- Review labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, returns and inventory levels.
- Conduct formal meetings with manufacturing, finance and sales management personnel to discuss all plant issues. Develop and publish a formal agenda and recap with actions to be taken.
- Document and understand ERP/MRP systems, hardware, and reporting conventions and serve as the on-site IT expert.
- Analyze potential excess and obsolete inventory items monthly.
- Reconcile all inter-company accounts monthly.
- Analyze internal controls to ensure assets are adequately safeguarded and results are accurately reported.
- Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies.
- Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with corporate financial management.
- Assist in the completion of special projects.
- Responsible for internal and external Financial statement and process audits
- Sales Revenue
- Accountable for human resource and budget planning for area of responsibility and ensure achievement.
- Responsible for selection and professional development of subordinates and annual performance review.
- Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives
Your Profile
- Fluent English
- Economic skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Knowledge of US-GAAP / IFRS / HGB
- Oracle HFM, SAP FI/CO/PS and VW applications.
- Required bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent related discipline
- Master’s degree preferred
- Required minimum 5- years in experience in Finance discipline; 8+ years preferred
- Required minimum 3-years leadership experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Outstanding customer service, and continuous improvement are essential
- Resilient and able to work under pressure to reach project goals
- Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with various levels of the organization
- Willingness to travel to different sites as needed
- Very Good computer skills using MS Office
- Strong Experience in Internal Controls
- Ability to multi-task and set priorities
- Experience in international business environment
- Automotive experience preferred
- The successful candidate must have high legal and ethical standards
Our Benefits
- Benefits above the law | Major Medical Expenses Insurance | Global growth opportunities | Competitive Wages
Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Head of Finance and apply now!
Contact
Barbara Campa Fernandez
barbara.campa@zf-lifetec.com