Enterprise Operations Junior Financial Analyst (FP&A) Professional GUADALAJARA, MX

Overview

As part of our expansive IBM team, you will be collaborating with over 60 FP&A analysts, working for a premier entity in the semiconductor sector that anticipates robust double‑digit growth over the forthcoming five years. In this role, you will be an integral member of our client's finance and operations team, contributing to a variety of vital processes including expenditure control, capital expenditure management, manufacturing and inventory budgeting and forecasting, revenue and cost analysis, and more.

Responsibilities

As a key member of the financial team, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining accounting and financial systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data processing. Your duties will include downloading and uploading financial data, setting up systems and templates in SAP, and performing system maintenance, including tie‑outs. You will develop financial reporting, support forecasting, budgeting, and closing cycles, and conduct thorough data analyses to assist in periodic financial and operational reviews. Additionally, you will play a vital role in the financial planning process at the department level, contributing to budgets, forecasts, capital planning and long‑term financial strategies.

Key tasks:

• Reconcile Budgets : Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records by reconciling budget discrepancies, investigating irregularities and implementing corrective actions.
• Forecast Financial Performance : Develop and maintain financial models to forecast future performance, providing actionable insights to drive business growth and optimization.
• Maintain Financial Controls : Implement and enforce financial controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards and internal policies.
• Implement Process Initiatives : Collaborate with clients to design and deploy innovative process solutions that meet their strategic requirements.
• Perform Gap Analyses and Capex Calculations : Calculate capex and depreciation expenses, collect financial information from internal stakeholders, and prepare, document and record journal entries in alignment with accounting policies.

Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

The ideal candidate will have from 1.5 to 3 years of experience in FP&A and accounting processes, including exposure to forecasting and budgeting within a company’s P&L. Foundational knowledge of financial and accounting analysis, GAAP, tax regulations and internal control requirements is essential. Familiarity with spreadsheets and databases is important, with proficiency in Excel and office management tools a plus. The role requires analytical thinking, problem‑solving skills, adaptability, independence and teamwork. A good level of English is required. Position based in Guadalajara, operating in hybrid mode.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

No additional details provided.

Job Details

Location: GUADALAJARA, JALISCO, MEXICO

Work arrangement: Hybrid

Area of work: Enterprise Operations

Employment type: Regular

Contract type: Regular

Position type: Professional

Travel: Some travel may be required based on business demand

Shift: General (daytime)

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