DIRECTOR DE FINANZAS

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Mexico; On-site; PHP 4,217,928 - 7,381,374; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Autopartes de Mexico SA.DE CV is seeking a senior finance leader to manage cash flow, forecast budgets, and analyze profitability across manufacturing operations. You will oversee working capital, monitor margins, and drive corrective actions to improve financial performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in finance or accounting, an MBA or CMA/CPA preferred, and 10+ years in automotive financial management with leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in finance or accounting; MBA/CPA/CMA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial management in automotive manufacturing.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong cash management, analysis, and reporting experience.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash flow management, forecasting, and working capital analysis.
• Analyze revenue streams and margins to guide pricing and costs.
• Collaborate with production to set standards and budgets aligned with financial goals.
• Develop industrial performance reports and variance analyses.
• Lead inventory optimization and fixed cost management initiatives.
• Prepare forecasts and annual budgets, driving profitability improvements.
• Coordinate long-term planning and budgeting for North America with executives.
• Partner with operations, sales, and supply chain to align financial strategy.

Skills

Cash management

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

MBA or CMA/CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Financial software

Job description

Employer company HUTCHINSON AUTOPARTES DE MEXICO SA.DE CV

Domain Finance

Type of contract Regular position

Experience Minimum 3 years

Activities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cash Management: Oversee cash flow management and forecasting, ensuring monthly analysis of all elements related to Working Capital, inventory, customer and supplier payment terms, identifying a gap analysis with proper corrective actions. This includes monitoring outstanding payments, management of credit limits, and anticipation of nonpayment risk

Revenue Analysis: Analyze revenue streams and standard gross margins, providing insights to drive financial performance relative to high and low standard margin analysis monthly so informed decision-making is possible. Measures the impact of unit price changes, current exchange rate fluctuations, tooling depreciation and R&D costs.

Production Standards: Collaborate with production teams to establish and monitor production standards, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational efficiency to ensure the accuracy of product profitability evaluating actual performance, workshop efficiency, and creating reliable budgets and projections.

Industrial Performance Reporting: Develop and implement comprehensive reporting systems to track and analyze industrial performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives; labor management variances, raw materials variances, and ODC (other direct cost) to ensure adherence to the performance monitoring system.

Inventory Optimization: Lead initiatives to enhance inventory reliability and optimization, minimizing excess and obsolete stock while ensuring adequate supply for production.

Fixed Cost Management: Monitor and manage fixed costs, ensuring alignment with budgetary targets and operational efficiency. Monitor monthly deviations between actual expenses and budgetary targets, managing fixed costs and ensuring finance balance. Identify cost saving opportunities.

Profitability Management: Identify and implement strategies to enhance bottom-line profitability across all manufacturing sites.

Financial Forecasting: Prepare accurate financial forecasts and budgets, analyzing variances and recommending corrective actions to meet financial objectives.

Long Term Plan Strategy and Budget: Annually prepares the LTP and Budgets for HAVS North America with the Executive Vice President, Sales, and other cross functional departments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, sales, and supply chain teams to align financial strategies with overall business goals and objectives

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (CMA, CPA) preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience within the automotive industry (tier one automotive supplier) with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.

Strong expertise in cash management, financial analysis, and performance reporting.

Proven track record in managing fixed costs and optimizing profitability.

Experience with inventory management and production standardization in a manufacturing setting.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills required.

Bilingual English and Spanish preferred

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions.

Join us and show what drives you!

A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how.

5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D.