Strategic Finance Controller Lead - Mexico

AstraZeneca; México; On-site; MXN 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Mexico City seeks a Controller Lead to anchor the integrity of financial results, strengthen governance, and drive smarter decisions across the business. You will lead a high-performing team, design change initiatives, and build stronger controls and insights to improve performance today and prepare the organization for tomorrow.

This role requires collaboration with senior leaders, SOX compliance, and a proven track record in finance leadership within a global pharma environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified specialist finance professional.
• Experience working across a global organization; Pharma industry experience is preferred.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements, governance principles, and SOX compliance.
• Experience collaborating with senior management.
• Broad expertise in specialist finance, including specific knowledge in related areas.
• Team leadership and management experience.
• Proficiency in project management.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize key accounting and controlling processes in Mexico for accurate reporting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, governance, and SOX controls; strengthen the control environment.
• Lead change initiatives to improve cycle times, reduce risk, and embed new ways of working.
• Partner with Finance and cross-functional leaders to translate insights into actions.
• Oversee external providers and advisors to ensure performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance specialists.
• Enhance Finance capabilities and raise financial literacy across non-finance managers.
• Apply project management to deliver initiatives on time and on budget.
• Deliver stability and scale improvements for Mexico organization.

Job description

AstraZeneca in Mexico City seeks a Controller Lead to anchor the integrity of financial results, strengthen governance, and drive smarter decisions across the business. You will lead a high-performing team, design change initiatives, and build stronger controls and insights to improve performance today and prepare the organization for tomorrow.

This role requires collaboration with senior leaders, SOX compliance, and a proven track record in finance leadership within a global pharma environment.