Finance Director

Schaeffler; Huejotzingo; Presencial; MXN 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Schaeffler Mexico Servic is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee the Finance Delivery function across AP, AR, FA, Master Data, and related areas. You will drive performance, compliance, and end-to-end process excellence in a large multinational setting.

You will lead Delivery Managers, coordinate with regional leadership in the Americas, and steer finance transformation, ensuring timely closes and robust internal controls while aligning with business strategy.

Formación

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in shared services / GBS or finance operations.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in finance.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with senior leadership.
• Demonstrated end-to-end process transformation (O2C, S2P and/or R2R).
• Lean / Six Sigma or equivalent; S/4HANA experience.
• Leadership of 50+ FTE in a delivery organization; Americas scope.
• Strong expertise in accounting, financial operations, and IFRS.
• Knowledge of internal controls, governance and compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee the full Finance Delivery function (AP, AR, FA, Master Data, Payments, Intercompany, Travel Expenses).
• Lead and develop Delivery Managers and teams; ensure service levels and audit readiness.
• Contribute to the Shared Services Americas strategy and value creation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings with timely reporting.
• Define and govern the KPI framework (DSO, overdue, disputes, touchless invoices, etc.).
• Oversee accounting of fixed assets, intercompany, reconciliations and depreciation.
• Own end-to-end O2C, S2P and R2R performance; partner with regional/functional leaders.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

O2C/S2P/R2R transformation

S/4HANA experience

IFRS

Leadership of 50+ FTE

Bilingual English/Spanish

Lean/Six Sigma

Governance & controls

Accounting & financial operations

Educación

Finance/Accounting/Business/Engineering degree

Herramientas

S/4HANA

Descripción del empleo

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full Finance Delivery function (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Master Data, Payment Process, Intercompany, Travel Expenses Management), ensuring operational efficiency, compliance and alignment with business strategy.
• Lead and develop the Delivery Managers and their teams; ensure business continuity, service levels, and a robust control environment across all chains.
• Actively contributes to the design, implementation, and execution of the Shared Services Americas strategy, driving alignment, performance, and sustained value creation across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements; maintain audit readiness.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial information.
• Define and govern the chain KPI framework (e.g. overdue %, dispute cycle time, DSO, touchless invoice rate, on-time payment, close timeline, cost per transaction) and drive performance against target.
• Ensure proper accounting of fixed assets, intercompany, reconciliations, and depreciation.
• Own end-to-end performance of the Order-to-Cash, Source-to-Pay and Record-to-Report chains, including the process steps executed outside the direct reporting line.
• Partner with the Divisions, regional Finance leadership and Group functions; represent SSC Americas as a value-adding business partner, not a cost center.
• Lead finance transformation and process transition initiatives, distinguish transactional (automatable) from judgment-based work and lead the shift of released capacity toward higher-value activities and reskilling.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering or related field; 10+ years of experience in shared services / GBS or finance operations, including senior leadership of delivery teams.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in finance, ideally within complex or shared services environments.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy and results.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with key business areas and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated end-to-end process transformation (O2C, S2P and/or R2R) with measurable results in cost, quality, and cycle time.
• Lean / Six Sigma or equivalent process discipline; experience in an S/4HANA environment.
• Leadership of 50+ FTE in a delivery organization; multicultural / regional leadership experience across the Americas.
• Strong expertise in accounting, financial operations, and IFRS.
• Solid knowledge of internal controls, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong data-driven performance management and executive communication skills; fluent English and Spanish

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation.

Your contact

Schaeffler Mexico Servic

Ana Paula Lechuga

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.