Financial Analyst - Fp&A (Xico)

The Financial Analyst will assist with financial planning and budgeting, analyze financial statements and reports, develop financial models, prepare projections, and perform high‑impact research and analysis. The analyst works with functional teams to provide financial guidance and assistance.

Location and reporting: The role is onsite in the Santa Catarina office, Monterrey area, Mexico. Reports to Director of FP&A.

Responsibilities

• Support month‑end close processes and reconciliations.
• Assist in the development of monthly and quarterly financial analysis frameworks.
• Review and analyze financial metrics, statements, and reports; analyze key business drivers and their impact on results.
• Work with functional teams to evaluate opportunities for improvement.
• Develop critical financial projections and models to provide insights and recommendations.
• Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency and compliance; identify fraud risks.
• Organize, analyze, and maintain financial records.
• Suggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve profits.
• Assess financial operations, identify risks, and recommend best practices to management.
• Perform ad‑hoc research and analysis as required.
• All employees are expected to maintain and contribute to the QMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Master’s, MBA, or CPA preferred.
• 3‑5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and modeling; experience in manufacturing industry preferred.
• Preferred experience at a Big Four accounting firm, demonstrating strong analytical, modeling, audit or advisory capabilities.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to present financial information to non‑financial audiences.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite; experience with NetSuite, Odoo and data analytical tools a strong plus.
• Experience developing written processes and procedures, and training finance and cross‑functional teams.
• Extremely hands‑on and detail‑oriented; willing to jump in wherever needed.
• Ability to grow responsibility with the region’s growth.
• Strong organizational and math skills.