CFO

Global retail company is looking for a CFO to lead all local finance functions for its Mexican subsidiary supporting the business development and ensure that country strategies are in-line with Group financial guidelines and comply with local statutory requirements. The role will be responsible for leading and providing support for FP&A, Accounting & Tax, Treasury, Internal Controls teams to ensure high-quality and cost-effective services for the business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Tax Reporting

• Responsible for local and Group accounting and reporting (IFRS).
• Coordinate all tax matters (direct and indirect) with external consultants.
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing rules in collaboration with Group Tax.

Finance Operations

• Optimize accounting processes using Group and local digital tools.
• Ensure efficient, process-driven, and technology-enabled financial operations.

Business Support

• Act as a strategic partner for local brands and business functions.
• Analyze performance, support planning, and drive decision-making.
• Ensure strong communication with local, regional, and Group teams for full business visibility.

Internal Control & Compliance

• Strengthen the internal control framework and manage audits.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and corporate governance.
• Actively participate in the local Compliance Committee.

Team Leadership

• Develop, inspire, and manage the Finance team.
• Promote collaboration and ensure operational continuity.
• Manage succession and career development plans aligned with business needs.

Function Support

• Ensure compliance with lease agreements in collaboration with the Real Estate team.
• Support legal matters with internal and external counsel.

Strategic Projects & Regional Reporting

• Lead financial analysis for key business initiatives.
• Work closely with Regional and Group Finance teams (U.S. based) to streamline reporting and drive efficiencies

Profile of the ideal candidate

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 18 years of functional experience, of which at least +/- 3 years in a similar leadership and management position with an international company.
• Good knowledge of IFRS, experience with Mexico statutory accounting and reporting direct/indirect tax regulations, and experience in developing and maintaining a strong internal control environment.
• Experience in FP&A and Controlling in a global environment, ideally in a Retail or FMCG business.

Personal Skills

• Effective leadership in envisioning future organization design, building high-performing teams and developing people for success.
• Strong work ethics, highest integrity and all learning abilities (e.g. Self-awareness, mental, people, change and results), with ability to deal with ambiguity and fast-changing environment.
• High communications skills with a clear and compelling direction at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Multicultural sensitivity and international awareness
• Highly agile and able to deal with ambiguity
• Passion and commitment to the business
• Dynamic with high energy level
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Fluent in English (a third language is a plus)