Country FDs should work collaboratively, guide in-country Finance and other staff, whether or not they report to the FD, and may include management of shared services.

• Developing and implementing, in conjunction with Group Finance, a Finance plan for Mexico covering financing, banking, tax, Maquila Strategy, transfer price studies, and treasury.
• Acting as the senior representative of Morgan in relation to banks, government departments and other external bodies.
• Overseeing the Finance talent pipeline for Mexico, ensuring that development options and succession planning is in place.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate filing of all tax and statutory returns, accounts and reports.
• Attending internal and external audits, ensuring timely implementation of remedial actions.
• Overseeing the implementation of new corporate policies within the country.
• Agreeing on a plan with Group leadership in support of the Morgan Code and ensuring its implementation.
• Carrying out financial or ethical investigations as required with appropriate support.
• Coordinating the IMMEX Certification processes.
• Preparing minutes for decree of dividends.
• Supporting the GBUs on request with senior-level in-country expertise and leadership, for instance with customer visits or when developing investment or other plans.
• Taking part in acquisition or similar strategic projects at the request of the CFO or GBUs.
• Being the senior representative of Morgan to coordinate all Pension related activity, ensuing IAS19 data is completed on time, including reviewing and registering actuarial studies.
• Leading shared services teams, if relevant.
• Being a legal representative of one or more entities, as required.

Requirements of Role:

• Graduate with a degree in Finance and/or business
• Certified Public Accountant qualification desirable
• 8 to 10 years of recent Senior Financial Leadership
• Fluency in local language and advance English
• Previous experience of working within a large organization is preferable
• Strong people management skills and cultural awareness
• Working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A role model for leading others to adopt safe behaviours.

Competencies:

• Business Acumen – Knowledgeable in current and potential future policies, practices trends affecting the organisation and markets.
• Driven for Results – Able to motivate self and others to exceed goals successfully and drive for results.
• Customer Focus – Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers gaining their trust and respect.
• Negotiation – Negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups – winning concessions without damaging relationships; settling differences with minimum noise.
• Directing and managing others – Excellent at establishing and communicating clear direction. Maintaining two-way dialogue and motivating to bring out the best in people in an inclusive and considered way.