Financial & Planning Specialist (FP&A)

About the role

A detail-oriented, analytical Financial & Planning Specialist is sought to join the team in Mexico City (Arcos Bosques). The role supports financial forecasting, budgeting and analysis to back strategic decisions across the organization, and works closely with the Field FP&A Team.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze trends in key performance indicators, especially financial metrics such as sales, expenses and profit margin, and monitor them to find causes of unexpected variances.
• Review and analyse financial planning information and reports, make recommendations to management and support department leaders with data-driven analysis.
• Develop and analyse financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Support the month-end close by preparing recurring and ad-hoc performance reports, researching general ledger activities and budget variances.
• Evaluate financial plans by identifying outcomes and potential returns, and prepare financial presentations with charts, graphs and econometric models.
• Assist in developing budgets and quarterly forecasts, track and report initiatives, and update financial databases.
• Continually improve budgeting, financial projections and operating forecasts.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, industrial engineering or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in multinational companies.
• Advanced English, written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and stakeholder management.

Required skills

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Cliq, etc.) is a plus.

The employer offers professional development, a hybrid work arrangement (at least three days per week in the office) and a diverse, inclusive workplace.