Interested in a career that matters? We are seeking a Finance Manager (FM) to lead the full finance function of our Mexican entity, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, and high-quality execution.
This is a fiduciary leadership role with full financial responsibility, including acting as the company’s Legal Representative (Representante Legal) before Mexican authorities such as the SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria).
Role Overview The Finance Manager is accountable for the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with both corporate standards and Mexican statutory requirements.
This role requires not only technical excellence, but also strong ownership, proactive execution, and high transparency in managing deadlines and dependencies.
Key Responsibilities Financial Ownership & Reporting Hands on position – with operational tasks 40%~50% of the time on closing, reconciling, elaborating documents for auditing, reviewing, etc..
Full accountability for financial figures reported locally and to Group
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
Coordinate external audits and manage auditor relationships
Oversee payroll accuracy and compliance
Ensure efficient cash flow and treasury management
Internal Controls & Governance Implement and monitor internal control framework
Ensure proper segregation of duties (SoD) and documentation
Proactively resolve audit findings and control gaps
Maintain continuous audit readiness
Tax, Compliance & Legal Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with Mexican tax and statutory requirements, including ISR, IVA, and Transfer Pricing
Act as Legal Representative before SAT and authorities, ensuring proper legal representation and compliance
Ensure timely filings,



tax payments, and statutory reporting
Maintain accounting in accordance with Mexican regulations (NIF, Código Fiscal)
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation
Leadership & Execution Lead and develop the local finance team
Ensure clear accountability and ownership within the team
Act as a strong business partner, supporting decision‑making
Key Competencies & Behaviours Ownership & Accountability Takes end‑to‑end responsibility for deliverables, ensuring tasks are fully completed (not only initiated)
Proactively manages dependencies and follows through until results are achieved
Demonstrates a results‑driven mindset, with strong attention to deadlines and quality
Proactivity & Execution Anticipates risks and acts early to prevent delays
Actively follows up on open items and ensures timely closure
Comfortable driving progress across multiple stakeholders
Transparency & Communication Provides clear and timely visibility of risks, delays, or challenges
Communicates commitments clearly and manages expectations effectively
Willing to raise issues early and escalation when needed
Collaboration with Accountability Works effectively across teams while maintaining clear ownership of outcomes
Balances a respectful, professional approach with assertiveness to drive results
Profile & Qualifications Degree in Finance,



Accounting, or related field (CPA preferred)
Strong experience in Mexican finance, tax, and statutory environment
Proven knowledge of local regulatory and compliance requirements
Experience acting as or supporting a Legal Representative (Representante Legal)
Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes
Experience in multinational environments preferred
SAP experience is a must
Fluency in Spanish and English
High integrity, reliability, and strong sense of ownership
Why this role matters This role is critical drive results and to ensure financial integrity, compliance, and disciplined execution in Mexico, supporting sustainable business growth in a complex regulatory environment.
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Opportunities for everyone We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
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📌 Finance Manager (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Novonesis
📍 Ciudad de México