FP&A Lead: Strategic Finance & Analytics Champion

CIMMYT; Mexico; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus (40 days)

Vacation premium (56%)

Life and medical insurance

Supermarket coupons

Savings fund

Mexican social benefits (IMSS, SAR /In

Job summary

CIMMYT is seeking an experienced FP&A Lead to oversee institutional financial analysis, management reporting, and strategic decision support. The role develops forecasts, dashboards, and insights while ensuring data integrity across planning systems and driving automation.

The position also leads and develops a team of analysts, delivering financial insights to guide CGIAR funding portfolios and research investments. This is a full‑time role based in Mexico.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in accounting/finance or related field.
• Professional qualification preferred (CPA/ACCA/CMA/CFA or equivalent).
• 8–10+ years FP&A, management reporting, or financial analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional financial performance analysis, management reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and executive decision‑support.
• Develop and maintain financial analyses, forecasts, scenarios, and performance insights.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting for cross‑program initiatives and strategic investments.
• Own FP&A data and reporting in D365, Workday Adaptive Planning, and related platforms.
• Lead continuous improvement, automation, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Manage and develop a team of FP&A analysts, delivering high‑quality support.

Skills

Analytical

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

English (C1)

Education

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related field

Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Workday Adaptive Planning

Job description

CIMMYT is seeking an experienced FP&A Lead to oversee institutional financial analysis, management reporting, and strategic decision support. The role develops forecasts, dashboards, and insights while ensuring data integrity across planning systems and driving automation.

The position also leads and develops a team of analysts, delivering financial insights to guide CGIAR funding portfolios and research investments. This is a full‑time role based in Mexico.