Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Financial Manager to join our Americas business based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Reporting to the General Manager Americas (or equivalent Finance Head), this role will lead the finance function, ensure strong financial governance, deliver strategic financial insight, and support sustainable business growth within a dynamic fresh produce export environment.

The successful candidate will be a commercially astute finance leader with strong technical expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and a proven ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.

Key Performance Outputs

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Reporting

Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Review financial dashboards, management reports and cash flow analyses
Analyse financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability
Review monthly reconciliations and management accounts
Monitor budget performance and investigate variances
Facilitate annual external audits and support internal audit requirements
Conduct financial evaluations and feasibility assessments for new projects
Cash Flow & Treasury Management

Manage daily, weekly and monthly cash flow requirements
Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts
Maintain relationships with banks and treasury partners
Ensure reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
Oversee grower settlements and related financial controls
Grower Accounting & Producer Finance

Oversee grower accounting and settlement processes
Review grower statements, reconciliations and pool accounting calculations
Finance Team Leadership

Lead, coach and develop the finance team
Review management accounts and variance analyses
Governance, Compliance & Tax

Corporate Tax
Working knowledge of tax environments in Mexico, the USA and Peru will be advantageous
Enhance reporting automation and business intelligence capabilities
Support ERP implementation, upgrades and optimisation projects
Improve process efficiency and financial data integrity
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
Professional Accounting Qualification such as CA(SA), CPA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent will be advantageous
8–10 years' experience in finance, accounting, or financial management roles

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance leadership position
• Proven experience managing month-end, year-end and audit processes
• Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Financial & Management Accounting

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Cash Flow Management
Internal Controls & Governance
Audit Management
Tax Compliance
Grower & Pool Accounting
ERP Systems
Advanced Excel and Power BI
KPI Performance Reporting
Exceptional planning and organisational ability
This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic finance professional to play a key leadership role in a growing international fresh produce business. You will have the opportunity to influence business performance, lead finance transformation initiatives, and contribute directly to the success and growth of the Americas operation.
If you are an experienced finance leader with strong commercial acumen, a passion for operational excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment, we would love to hear from you.