Sap finance analyst (entry level) (Guadalajara)

AMS Financial Close Analyst

AMS Financial Close Analyst Hybrid position in Guadalajara, Jalisco. We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our Finance Operations team as an Americas Financial Close Analyst. This position will support the Americas Financial Close team in executing key Month-End Close (MEC), compliance, reporting, and finance support activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to gain hands‑on experience in regional finance operations within a multinational environment. The idóneo candidate has strong analytical skills, advanced English proficiency, and solid technical capabilities in Excel and Power BI.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Month-End Close (MEC) activities for the Americas region
• Assist with journal entries, allocations, reconciliations, and recurring close tasks
• Support SOX compliance activities, including control execution and evidence preparation
• Assist internal and external audit processes and requests
• Handle finance-related tickets and user inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
• Create, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel
• Ensure compliance with internal finance policies, controls, and procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional finance teams to support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support data validation and reporting accuracy across assigned activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Experience in Finance, Accounting, Shared Services, Audit, or related areas
• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Power BI dashboards and reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Month-End Close processes
• Exposure to SOX controls, audit support, or compliance activities
• Experience working in multinational or shared services environments
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement Mindset