Financial Planning Analyst

Kerry; San Juan del Río; Presencial; MXN 360.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kerry is seeking an FP&A Cost & Cash Analyst in Mexico to provide financial analysis and strategic support for cost management and performance across corporate functions. You will analyze operating expenses, develop budgets, and deliver insights to guide business decisions.

You will work with functional leaders and global teams to ensure data integrity, monitor cost-saving commitments, support month-end close, and provide value-added financial analysis to the business.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 0 to 2 years of professional experience in financial analysis, planning, budgeting, or related areas.
• Intermediate to advanced English and excellent Excel skills required.
• Experience with Power BI and SAP is desirable.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with stakeholder collaboration ability.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and validate monthly costs across corporate functions and provide commentary on performance.
• Monitor results versus budget/forecast, identify variances, and suggest actions.
• Develop and update budgets and forecasts with functional leaders.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for local and global stakeholders.
• Track KPIs related to costs, expenses, and savings commitments.
• Support month-end close activities and financial analyses for strategic projects.

Conocimientos

Excel

Power BI

English

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Herramientas

SAP

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company serving the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day, we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products enjoyed by billions of people around the world. Our vision is to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition.

A career with Kerry offers the opportunity to shape the future of food while growing in a truly global environment.

About the Role

We are looking for an FP&A Cost & Cash Analyst to provide financial analysis and strategic support for functional cost management and financial performance across corporate functions. This position will be responsible for analyzing operating expenses, developing budgets and forecasts, identifying variances against targets, and delivering insights that support informed business decisions.

The successful candidate will work closely with functional leaders, global teams, and finance stakeholders to ensure financial data integrity, monitor cost-saving commitments, support month-end close activities, and provide value-added financial analysis to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and validate monthly costs across corporate functions, ensuring the accuracy of financial information and providing meaningful commentary on business performance.
• Monitor actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior year performance, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop and update financial budgets and forecasts in partnership with functional leaders.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards to support decision-making for local and global stakeholders.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to costs, expenses, and savings commitments.
• Perform financial analysis to support strategic projects and cost optimization initiatives.
• Review and validate cost allocations within financial systems, ensuring expenses are appropriately distributed.
• Participate actively in month-end closing processes, validating financial information and ensuring consistency of reported results.
• Prepare financial analyses and executive commentary for regional and global business reviews.
• Build strong relationships with functional leaders to explain financial performance, monitor savings commitments, and support the overall financial management of their areas.
• Leverage data analytics tools and digital technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial analysis.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Business Management, Commerce, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 0 to 2 years of professional experience in financial analysis, financial planning, expense control, budgeting, or related areas.
• Previous internship, trainee program, or early-career experience within a structured organization is highly valued.
• Intermediate to advanced English, with the ability to participate in meetings and collaborate with global teams.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Experience using Power BI for data analysis and visualization.
• SAP knowledge is desirable.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI tracking processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proactive mindset with a strong willingness to learn and continuously improve.
• Interest in digital tools and emerging technologies, including the use of artificial intelligence to support analysis and productivity.