Financial Analyst

Under the supervision of the Plant Controller/Finance Manager, analyzes the main financial variances (inventory, cycle counts, Budget/plan vs actuals, Monthly FCST vs Budget, vs Actuals). It is the official backup for the Controller/Finance Manager, and is responsible for the general supervision of the social security and payroll process at BU level for the Mexican legal entity (includes two business units).

Responsibilities

• Acting Controller/Finance Manager and General supervision of the Finance Department when Controller/Finance Manager is out.
• Annual Budget preparation with Plant Staff
• Monthly Forecast preparation with Plant Staff
• Weekly Forecast vs Actuals Analysis and presentation
• Daily Update in Forecast vs Actuals in Key Expense Accounts
• Monthly and Quarterly Expense variance analysis Budget vs Actual, PE vs Actual, and YOY comparisons
• Reviews and validates Cost Reductions in progress and proposed.
• Reviews and validated CAPEX exhibits and up‑to‑date expense.
• Month End Close, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations of specific accounts.
• Supports Controller/Finance Manager in development and maintenance of Internal Control in the Finance, IT and Customs team and doing samples of Internal Controls with HR, and Materials.
• Department Record Retention lead
• Vendor set up in Oracle (where applicable)
• Vendor contract administrator (manages templates, reviews with Legal and ensures reviews with vendor and legal representative are completed).
• Prepares and submits Tower Watson (compensation/termination and seniority premium) annual accrual for USGAAP and MEXGAAP.
• Supports local Human Resources with reports, and analysis for the annual General Wage Increase to Divisional HR.
• Part of the treasury process (part of the 2 approvers process for vendor payments, payroll, taxes and positive pay for checks).
• Monthly Dashboards/KPIs reporting.
• Payroll general supervisión
  • Special (confidential) employee payouts review and calculation.
  • Checks annual calculations on Christmas bonus, Profit Sharing, and savings fund.
  • Reviews monthly accruals for Profit Sharing, Christmas Bonus, and employee vacations.
  • Reviews accident risk premium before Social Security (IMSS).
  • Manpower reports for Division (Act Hours, Direct Labor, and Ave Hourly).
• Other:
  • Petty Cash monthly Audit (where it applies)
  • Support Internal and External audits (Social Security-IMSS, Government housing loans -INFONAVIT, KPMG, PwC, Government directed, and Internal Control.)
  • Comply with the company policies, procedures, and external normativity in EH&S, labor, trade compliance, taxes and legal.

Authority

• Comply with the Authority’s requirements in Payroll, taxes and trade compliance
• Petty cash monthy audit
• Approve bank payments and manual checks
• Put together Budget and forecast
• Create and update vendors in Oracle (where applicable)
• Payroll review and approval

Basic Requirements

• Public Accountant and/or Bachelor is Business Administration or experience in similar position of 3‑5 years.
• Experience in Budgeting/Forecasting and variance análisis.
• Three year of experience, or more in payroll (compliance and supervision)
• Strong knowledge in labor and tax law.
• Handles well MRP/ERP systems (JDEdwards, Oracle, SAP)
• Fluent in English (B1‑C1 or higher)
• Strong use and application of Office (Word, excel, PowerPoint), payroll systems (TRESS and ADP preferred)

Desirable Requirements

• Analytical, focused, and reads and understands Financial Statements, well versed in Budgeting and forecasting, as well as cost accounting.
• Good Internal and external customer service

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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