Business Controller LAM Northern Region

SKF Group; San Andrés Cholula; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF is seeking a strategic, business-oriented Business Controller Manager to support the Northern Latin America Region within the Industrial Market. This role focuses on translating financial data into actionable insights, driving performance, and ensuring governance across the region in collaboration with commercial and operational leaders.

Key responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize margins and working capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in Controlling, FP&A, or related leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Experience supporting leaders in a matrix environment.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Analyze monthly performance and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Monitor key KPIs, profitability, and productivity metrics.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and business case analysis.
• Maintain compliance with financial reporting guidelines and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to improve performance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Business Controller Manager – Northern Latin America Region

Industrial Market | SKF

Location: Mexico

Function: Finance & Controlling

Reporting to: VP Business Controlling

About The Role

We are seeking a strategic and business-oriented Business Controller Manager to support the Northern Latin America Region within SKF's Industrial Market business. This role is responsible for providing accurate financial insights, driving business performance, supporting strategic planning, and ensuring strong financial governance across the region.

As a trusted business partner, you will work closely with commercial and operational leaders to translate financial data into actionable recommendations that support sustainable growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Performance Management

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Analyze monthly business performance and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Monitor and report key financial KPIs, profitability, and productivity metrics.
• Prepare and present financial results to senior management.

Business Planning & Strategic Finance

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and business case analysis.
• Evaluate business opportunities, investments, and profitability initiatives.
• Partner with commercial teams on pricing strategies and margin optimization.

Controlling & Governance

• Maintain compliance with SKF financial reporting guidelines and internal control requirements.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in controlling processes and reporting efficiency.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to improve business performance.
• Support credit management, working capital optimization, and financial risk assessment.
• Act as a key finance partner for regional leadership teams.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Controlling, FP&A, Business Finance, or related finance leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Experience supporting business leaders in a matrix environment.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence decisions through data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership experience and ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and accountability.

What You'll Bring

• Strategic thinking with strong business acumen.
• Ability to connect financial performance with operational outcomes.
• A collaborative approach to partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for driving continuous improvement and business value creation.

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.