Finance Sr Manager

Job Posting: Finance Head

Morgan Philips Executive Search is seeking a Finance Head for a leading organization in the healthcare sector. This key role will involve overseeing financial strategies and ensuring effective financial management across the Latin America region.

Job Summary:

As the Finance Head, you will be a vital member of the Latin America Leadership Team, responsible for the overall financial controllership activities. Your main duties will include:

• Ensuring robust internal controls and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Providing technical accounting guidance to regional teams.
• Managing cash flow forecasting and supporting treasury activities.
• Driving process improvements and efficiency initiatives while identifying regional expansion opportunities.
• Assisting with system implementations and enhancements.
• Contributing to strategic planning, annual budgeting, and quarterly forecasting.
• Supporting financial analysis and modeling to provide actionable business insights.
• Mentoring and developing finance talent within the region.

Essential Functions:

1. Lead the preparation and consolidation of regional financial results, ensuring accurate monthly reporting and variance analysis.
2. Oversee all monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and delivering high-quality financial reporting.
3. Provide technical accounting guidance in collaboration with the Corporate Accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
4. Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts across the Latin America region.
5. Collaborate with FP&A teams to promote best practices and contribute to a center of excellence.
6. Lead special projects that support management decision-making, including evaluations of acquisitions and cost initiatives.
7. Ensure compliance with internal control environments across the region and drive remediation of any deficiencies.
8. Develop and enforce organizational policies and procedures to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.
9. Drive process improvements that enhance productivity.
10. Participate in ERP system implementations and upgrades.
11. Support tax compliance activities and audits as needed.
12. Assist with capital expenditure planning and optimization of working capital management.
13. Oversee finance controllers in the region and ensure effective management of finance operations.
14. Support the ongoing development of finance professionals in the region.
15. Participate in additional ad hoc projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Strong quantitative skills and the ability to interpret data into strategic insights.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and strong technical accounting expertise, including US GAAP and SOX knowledge.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in integrating finance functions during geographic expansions or acquisitions is a plus.
• Proven business partnering experience with commercial and operations teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly self-motivated, energetic, and proactive with a commitment to process improvement.
• Strong project management abilities with experience in managing multiple initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of building cross-functional relationships.
• Experience mentoring finance managers, providing guidance and performance leadership.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• This position is based in Mexico and will involve virtual collaboration within a team environment.
• Travel (approximately 25-40%) will be necessary for this role, with the expectation to work extended hours occasionally.
• A Sr. Finance Manager or Financial Controller with a minimum of 5 years of operational management experience, including experience in the Latin America region.
• Familiarity with the dynamics of a US multinational corporation in a competitive marketplace is advantageous.
• Comfortable working in a matrix-management structure and demonstrating a hands-on approach in a collaborative organization.
• Cultural competency and fluent in both English and Spanish, with proficiency in Portuguese considered a strong asset.
• Bachelor’s degree (or advanced degree) in business, finance, or accounting, with relevant professional experience.
• CPA, CA, or ACCA qualifications are advantageous.

If you are a strategic finance leader ready to make an impact and drive success within a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience.

We look forward to hearing from you!