Finance Manager

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Mexicali, Mexico seeks a seasoned finance leader to own P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis for manufacturing. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Management to identify cost reductions and productivity improvements.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing finance, strong English, ERP/SAP or Oracle experience, and readiness to travel to the United States.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, maquiladora/electronics preferred.
• Advanced English proficiency, 90% or equivalent, both written and spoken, for meetings and presentations.
• Strong experience in P&L, Budget, Forecast, Cash Flow, and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of standard cost, actual cost, BOM, and variance analysis.
• Experience with inventory, working capital, scrap, absorption, and productivity.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audits, and corporate financial policies.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with manufacturing ERP systems; SAP/Oracle and Power BI preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, decision-making, communication, and results-oriented skills.
• Availability to travel to the United States and valid passport/visa.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze the monthly P&L, Budget, and Forecast.
• Project sales, costs, expenses, and profitability, analyzing variances against budget and forecast.
• Calculate break-even point, contribution margin, and financial scenarios.
• Present financial results, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to Management and Corporate Finance.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor Standard Cost and calculate actual manufacturing costs.
• Analyze variances related to materials, labor, overhead, purchase prices, efficiency, scrap, and absorption.
• Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory levels.
• Lead and ensure timely completion of the monthly financial close.
• Coordinate audits and follow up on findings and corrective action plans.
• Evaluate the financial impact of expansion projects, new products, and capacity investments.
• Prepare ROI, Payback, and CAPEX analyses.
• Monitor CAPEX budgets and actual spending.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• P&L, Budget, and Forecast accuracy and achievement.
• Cost variance control and reduction.
• Margin and productivity improvement.
• Inventory and working capital optimization.
• Audit and internal control compliance.

Skills

P&L analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow

Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

Leadership

US travel

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Lead and ensure the proper management of the operation’s financial, accounting, and cost functions, providing accurate and timely information to support business decision-making. Responsible for P&L, budgeting, forecasting, manufacturing costs, inventory, cash flow, and financial analysis of projects, contributing to the profitability and growth of the organization. Act as a strategic business partner to Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Management by identifying opportunities for cost reduction, productivity improvement, and resource optimization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze the monthly P&L, Budget, and Forecast.
• Project sales, costs, expenses, and profitability, analyzing variances against budget and forecast.
• Calculate break-even point, contribution margin, and financial scenarios.
• Present financial results, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to Management and Corporate Finance.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor Standard Cost and calculate actual manufacturing costs.
• Analyze variances related to materials, labor, overhead, purchase prices, efficiency, scrap, and absorption.
• Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory levels.
• Analyze inventory days, turnover, obsolescence, and inventory variances.
• Lead and ensure timely completion of the monthly financial close.
• Coordinate audits and follow up on findings and corrective action plans.
• Evaluate the financial impact of expansion projects, new products, and capacity investments.
• Prepare ROI, Payback, and CAPEX analyses.
• Monitor CAPEX budgets and actual spending.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• P&L, Budget, and Forecast accuracy and achievement.
• Cost variance control and reduction.
• Margin and productivity improvement.
• Inventory and working capital optimization.
• Audit and internal control compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in the maquiladora and electronics industry; supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Advanced English proficiency, 90% or equivalent, both written and spoken, with the ability to participate in meetings and deliver presentations.
• Strong experience in P&L, Budget, Forecast, Cash Flow, and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of financial and cost accounting, Standard Cost, Actual Cost, BOM, and variance analysis.
• Experience with inventory, working capital, scrap, absorption, and productivity.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audits, and corporate financial policies.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with manufacturing ERP systems; SAP/Oracle and Power BI preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, decision-making, communication, and results-oriented skills.
• Availability to travel to the United States and valid passport/visa.