Finance Director Confidential

Blueboxtalent; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 2,600,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior executive leadership

Location in Bajío region

Direct influence on strategy

Exposure to international制造ing

Job summary

Blue Box Talent is seeking a Finance Director to lead the Mexican operations of a leading international manufacturing company based in the Bajío region. The role demands full P&L accountability, strategic financial leadership, and hands-on guidance of plant finance teams.

You will shape long-term financial strategy, optimize working capital, manage investments, and partner with executives to drive profitability and growth across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• MBA or postgraduate degree in Finance desirable.
• Extensive senior finance leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Direct accountability for P&L and profitability.
• Professional English proficiency mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Own the full P&L for Mexican operations.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with growth.
• Partner with executive leadership to drive strategic decisions.
• Lead cash flow management, capital allocation, and risk management.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term projections.
• Provide strategic direction to plant leadership.
• Translate market dynamics into financial plans.

Skills

P&L ownership

Strategic finance

Cash flow management

Working capital optimization

Forecasting & budgeting

Executive leadership

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or related finance degree

Job description

At Blue Box Talent, we are looking for a Finance Director to join a leading international manufacturing company with operations in Mexico, based in the Bajío region.

If you have a strong track record leading financial strategy in manufacturing environments, full accountability for business P&L, and the ability to translate financial insights into strategic decisions that directly impact business performance, we want to hear from you! We are looking for a highly strategic business leader who understands market dynamics, customer demands, growth opportunities, and how to drive long-term profitability and business expansion.

• Assume full financial accountability for the Mexican operations, including complete ownership of the P&L, profitability, financial performance, and business results across manufacturing sites.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with market conditions, customer requirements, business growth objectives, and long-term corporate strategy.
• Partner with executive leadership to drive strategic business decisions, identifying opportunities for revenue growth, market expansion, operational investments, and improved profitability.
• Lead cash flow strategy, working capital optimization, capital allocation, investment planning, and financial risk management to ensure sustainable business growth.
• Evaluate business performance, market trends, cost structures, and financial scenarios to identify opportunities, anticipate risks, and support strategic decision‑making.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial projections, ensuring alignment between business objectives and financial outcomes.
• Oversee the financial performance of manufacturing operations, providing strategic direction and guidance to plant leadership while ensuring financial discipline and accountability.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or related fields preferred), Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline. An MBA or postgraduate degree in Finance or Business Management is highly desirable.
  
• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership positions within manufacturing or industrial organizations.
  
• Proven and direct accountability for the full P&L of a business or company, with demonstrated responsibility for overall financial results, profitability, and business performance.
  
• Strong strategic finance background, with the ability to develop and implement business strategies that directly influence growth, profitability, market positioning, and long‑term value creation.
  
• Experience in international manufacturing or B2B industrial environments, ideally with direct customer relationships and exposure to complex commercial and manufacturing business models.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in cash flow management, working capital optimization, capital investments (CAPEX), financial planning, business expansion, and investment strategies.
  
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate market intelligence, customer trends, and industry dynamics into actionable financial and commercial strategies.
  
• Experience overseeing financial performance across multiple manufacturing facilities, providing strategic direction and guidance to plant operations without being exclusively focused on day-to-day transactional or accounting activities.
  
• Strong executive leadership, influencing, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities.
  
• Professional English proficiency is mandatory.
  

Ventajas

• A senior executive leadership position with full financial responsibility for manufacturing operations in Mexico.
  
• Location in the Bajío region of Mexico.
  
• The opportunity to directly influence business strategy, profitability, investments, and long‑term growth.
  
• Exposure to an international manufacturing environment and collaboration with senior global stakeholders.
  
• The opportunity to shape financial strategies that drive business expansion, competitive positioning, and sustainable value creation.