Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist / Financial Business PartnerSanta Catarina, MexicoJob DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIESMaterial Cost & Profitability ManagementLead material cost analysis and identify key drivers impacting product profitability.Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams to evaluate sourcing strategies and cost reduction opportunities.Analyze purchase price variances (PPV), material usage variances, scrap, and manufacturing cost variances, providing actionable recommendations.Support margin improvement initiatives through product cost analysis, operational efficiency assessments, and financial modeling.Lead material cost analysis and identify key drivers impacting product profitability.Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams to evaluate sourcing strategies and cost reduction opportunities.Analyze purchase price variances (PPV), material usage variances, scrap, and manufacturing cost variances, providing actionable recommendations.Support margin improvement initiatives through product cost analysis, operational efficiency assessments, and financial modeling.Inventory, Working Capital & Cash Flow SupportAct as finance lead for inventory analysis and inventory performance management.Drive inventory optimization initiatives while balancing customer service requirements, working capital objectives, and profitability targets.Analyze inventory turns, excess and obsolete inventory, slow-moving inventory,



and inventory reserves.Support cash flow forecasting and working capital reporting through inventory and operational analysis.Evaluate inventory strategies and demand trends to improve inventory positioning and financial performance.Manufacturing Finance Business PartnershipPartner closely with plant leadership to provide financial insights that support operational and strategic decisions.Translate financial results into business recommendations for plant and functional leaders.Financial Control & ReportingPerform account reconciliations in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements.Ensure integrity and accuracy of inventory-related financial accounts.Support month-end close activities and variance analysis.Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reporting for plant leadership and finance management.Support audit requirements and maintain compliance with internal controls.QUALIFICATIONSEducationBachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.MBA, CMA, CPA, or other professional certifications preferred.Automotive, industrial manufacturing, or high-volume production environment experience strongly preferred.Proven experience with product costing, inventory analysis, margin management, and financial decision support.Deep knowledge of inventory valuation, inventory controls, working capital management,



and cash flow drivers.Advanced Excel skills required.Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, JDE, or similar) and financial reporting tools.Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.Ability to influence decisions through financial analysis.OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIESCustomer FocusOperational ExcellenceHigh-Performance CultureOUR BEHAVIORSOwn ItAct With UrgencyFoster a Customer-First MindsetThink Big and ExecuteLead by ExampleLearn and Seek Out DevelopmentAt Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and general reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Job InfoJob Identification **Job Category Financial Planning and Analysis

📌 Financial Planning And Analysis Specialist / Financial Business Partner (Guanajuato)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Guanajuato