Local Business Controller for Mexico & Central America

CEVA Logistics; México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Ciudad de México is seeking a Local Business Controller for Mexico & Central America. You will ensure accurate ERP analytics, timely financial reporting, and act as a strong business partner guiding budgeting, forecasting, and monthly closes.

The ideal candidate has a Finance degree, advanced Excel and PowerPoint, IFRS knowledge, and FP&A/controlling experience. English fluency is required, with a hybrid work schedule of three in‑office days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Proven experience in Finance, Controlling or FP&A roles.
• Strong communication and accuracy.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of intercompany margins and consolidation.
• IFRS knowledge.
• English proficiency (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and comprehensive information in the ERP and reporting.
• Prepare timely financial reports per local and Group standards with analysis.
• Maintain master/reference data in the ERP system.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly closing processes.
• Produce management reports on profitability and working capital.
• Monitor performance against targets and raise alerts with corrective actions.
• Support Monthly Business Reviews.
• Partner with four Business Units and one subsidiary in local management meetings.
• Drive local budgeting per Ceva standards and timelines.
• Implement controls on policies and expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with Group policies and internal controls.
• Perform inventory reconciliations aligning GL and warehouse subledger.
• Analyze rebates and ensure accuracy of figures.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Financial analysis

Intercompany margins

IFRS knowledge

JD Edwards

English language

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Local Business Controller for Mexico & Central America

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with.

Together, let's share our talents.

As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.

Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.

As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Yourmissions :

General Overview of the Job:

• Reporting to CFO and part of Finance management team, the business controller:
• Guarantees accurate and comprehensive analytical data in the ERP in compliance with Ceva group policies,
• Guarantees accurate and timely financial reporting and communication within the organization.
• Acts as a Robust business partner for the team, giving sense to the figures, raising alerts, and assessing the right level of risks.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure accurate and comprehensive analytical information in the ERP system.
• Maintain accurate master and reference data in the ERP system.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports in compliance with local and Group standards, providing relevant analysis, comments, and alerts to key stakeholders.
• Ensure timely completion of financial cycles, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly closing.
• Prepare management control reports covering profitability, from Sales to Operating Profit (ROP), as well as Working Capital Ratio (WCR).
• Monitor financial performance against targets, identify deviations, and proactively raise alerts and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and support monthly Business Reviews.
• Act as a Finance Business Partner to the four Business Units and one subsidiary, actively participating in local management meetings.
• Lead the local budgeting process in accordance with Ceva standards and timelines.
• Implement and monitor controls related to commercial policies and expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with Group policies, corporate guidelines, standards, procedures, and internal controls.
• Perform inventory reconciliations, ensuring consistency between the General Ledger and warehouse subledger.
• Ensure accurate control and analysis of rebates.

Yourprofile :

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Good experience in a similar Finance, Controlling, or FP&A role.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of intercompany margins and consolidation processes.
• Knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience with JD Edwards is highly desirable.
• Advanced level of English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability to work in a hybrid model, with three days per week in the office in Ciudad de México.