Finance Director

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Puebla de Zaragoza; Híbrido; MXN 1.500.000 - 2.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG in Puebla, Mexico, seeks a senior finance leader to head the Finance Delivery function across AP, AR, fixed assets, master data, and intercompany processes.

You will drive performance, governance, and continuous improvement in a shared services environment. The role requires over 10 years in finance operations with leadership of large delivery teams, strong IFRS knowledge, and proficiency in English and Spanish.

Formación

• 10+ years in shared services / GBS or finance ops with senior leadership experience.
• Proven end-to-end process transformation (O2C, S2P, R2R).
• Lean / Six Sigma or equivalent; experience with S/4HANA.
• Leadership of 50+ FTE; multicultural/regional Americas leadership.
• Strong accounting, governance, and internal controls knowledge.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the full Finance Delivery function (AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Master Data, Payments, Intercompany, Travel).
• Develop and support Delivery Managers and teams; ensure service levels and controls.
• Contribute to Shared Services Americas strategy and value delivery.
• Ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings; deliver timely financial information.
• Define and govern KPI framework (DSO, touchless invoices, on-time payment, close timeline).
• Own end-to-end O2C, S2P and R2R processes; partner with divisions and global functions.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Process transformation

Data-driven performance management

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Educación

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Engineering

Herramientas

S/4HANA

IFRS

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, d istinguish 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. We look forward to your application.

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.