Strategic FP&A Manager — Budgeting & Cost Optimization

Carrier; Santa Catarina; Hybrid; MXN 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking an FP&A Manager in Mexico to lead budgeting, forecasting, cost management and operational finance activities. You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering and Plant Leadership to drive financial insights, productivity initiatives and capital investments with strong compliance.

Requirements include 6+ years in FP&A or related fields, experience with SAP S/4HANA, and advanced English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive FP&A, financial controlling, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or industrial environments.
• Experience with capital project management and fixed asset accounting.
• Strong ERP experience, preferably SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor operating expenses and ensure alignment with budgets.
• Analyze variances and provide actionable improvements.
• Drive cost reduction, productivity, and efficiency initiatives.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, KPIs, and analyses for leadership.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Manage journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Oversee capital expenditure budgets and CIP balances.
• Support asset verifications and fixed asset audits.
• Track project expenditures and financial performance.
• Partner with project managers to identify risks and ROI opportunities.
• Provide updates on project financial status to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Cost accounting

SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA

English communications

Financial modelling

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration

Tools

SAP ECC/SAP S/4HANA

Hyperion HFM

Job description

Carrier is seeking an FP&A Manager in Mexico to lead budgeting, forecasting, cost management and operational finance activities. You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering and Plant Leadership to drive financial insights, productivity initiatives and capital investments with strong compliance.

Requirements include 6+ years in FP&A or related fields, experience with SAP S/4HANA, and advanced English communication.