Financial Analyst

Wella; Puebla de Zaragoza; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Wella Mexico is seeking a Finance professional to strengthen reporting, control, and financial processes in Puebla. The role supports monthly closings, reconciliations, and variance analyses, providing insights to the Controller and partnering with local teams to align with global standards.

The candidate will assist with external reporting, VAT and tax filings, and internal controls, while leveraging SAP and HFM for data integrity and timely packages for senior management.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting/controlling experience in a multinational setting.
• Degree in accounting or finance and professional qualification where applicable.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities.
• Ability to interact with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for monthly and year-end closing.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and follow up on items.
• Review monthly P&L and balance sheet variances with insights.
• Support AP/AR processes, invoice validation and payment tracking.
• Assist local subsidiaries to harmonize practices with Global processes.

Skills

Accounting

Controlling

SAP

English fluency

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Public Accountant degree

Tools

SAP

Hyperion HFM

Job description

THE ROLE

The Finance Team delivers an effective finance support service to the business to strengthen decision-making by providing timely and accurate reporting and business information. The appropriate financial control framework facilitates improvements in the business, promotes the management of financial risk within the organization and meets increasing statutory and regulatory requirements.

Join the team that is making a tangible difference for the future of Wella, participate to one of the biggest transformations in the industry, driving and leveraging our culture of pride and performance!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting and Controlling

• Prepare and post journal entries for monthly and year-end closing.
• Oversee balance sheet account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results, including P&L and balance sheet variances; provide insights to the Controller.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice validation and payment tracking.
• Support local teams in subsidiaries when possible, to drive harmonization and best practices, together with the Global Process Owner and SSC organization.

External reporting requirements

• Provide support in audit processes by preparing schedules, retrieving documentation, and responding to audit queries.
• Maintain financial documentation and ensure completeness for audit and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure accuracy of master data changes in SAP and coordinate with SSC where needed.
• Support and validate monthly and quarterly reporting to the Group using SAP and HFM.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages.

  TAx

  Support the preparation of statutory reports and external filings under guidance from the Accounting Manager. Support VAT and other tax filings by compiling required documentation and assisting with preparation. Support as needed the Group Tax team with request or interaction with the Mexican tax authorities.

  Internal Control & Process Compliance

  Monitor internal controls and ensure documentation and compliance with Wella’s control framework and SOX requirements. Ensure that business activities and accounting processes are documented and updated as changes occur.

  Budgeting and Forecast

  Participate in the forecast cycle activities for the entities in scope. Partner with FP&A and Treasury to support liquidity planning and provide analytical inputs for budgeting and forecasting.

  Ad hoc activities and projects

  Assist with ERP testing (UAT), data validation, and process documentation. Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from the Controller or Accounting Manager

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressive experience in accounting and controlling functions, in multinational and multi-cultural organizations.
• Public Accountant or similar
• Working knowledge of SAP (process, master data, key transaction flows).
• Knowledge about Mexican tax principles and rules, experience to Manufacturing/LRD model a strong plus.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with senior stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Self-motivated, solution-oriented and results-driven.
• Analytical skills

Ability to prioritze and organize

Ability to work across cultures with all levels of organization as well as with different funtions

Attention to detail whilst able to step back from operational process to address strategic challenges.

Strong work ethics and personal integrity.

Mastery of Microsoft Office tools.

Willing to travel on an occasional basis.

• Knowledge or Hyperion HFM.