Financial Planning Manager

The Manager of Finance, Supply Chain plays a critical role in supporting the financial performance of Grupo Peñafiel México. This position is responsible for the planning, forecasting, and financial oversight of the Ingredients & Materials (I&M) spend, while also consolidating total Supply Chain costs including COGS and Transportation & Warehousing (T&W).

This is a people leader role, managing a team of three and working cross-functionally with Procurement, Planning, Commercial Finance, and Global Supply Chain teams across North America and Europe. The role drives visibility and accountability over material costs, variances, and productivity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of FP&A Analysts in Mexico.

- Conduct performance evaluations, talent reviews, and ensure succession planning.

Budgeting & Forecasting

- Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and quarterly forecasting cycles for I&M spend.

- Coordinate with Procurement and Operations Finance to manage prices, standard costing, and assumptions by SKU/site.

- Consolidate total COGS and T&W projections in collaboration with the Supply Chain Finance team.

Cost Analysis & Productivity

- Analyze and report variances: Purchase Price Variance (PPV), Manufacturing Usage Variance (MUV), and other cost drivers vs. forecast/budget.

- Perform Price-Volume-Mix (PVM) analysis at forecast and month-end.

- Track I&M inflation (gross/net) and productivity gains from initiatives like prebuys, reformulations, and cost avoidance actions.

Reporting & Systems

- Maintain and validate cost information across tools (One Tool, Big Brain, Hyperion).

- Ensure accurate inputs for brand/customer profitability and working capital analysis.

- Prepare presentations and reports for internal stakeholders at country and global level.

Business Partnering

- Act as liaison between Supply Chain Finance Mexico and the Global Supply Chain Finance organization.

- Collaborate closely with Commercial Finance, Procurement, Planning, and Global Finance teams across Mexico, the US, Canada, Ireland, and Switzerland.

Profile Requirements

- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.

- Experience: 8–10 years in Finance roles, preferably in CPG, manufacturing, or retail environments.

- Tools: Proficient in SAP, Hyperion, BI tools, and advanced Excel.

- Finance Knowledge: Solid understanding of GAAP, standard costing, and variance analysis.

Language & Soft Skills

- English: Advanced (TOEFL iBT ≥ 95, TOEFL ITP ≥ 550, or IELTS ≥ 7.5)

- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Self-starter with ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities.

- Comfortable working in a dynamic, cross-cultural, and matrixed organization.

Additional Info

- Location: Mexico City- headquarters of Grupo Peñafiel

- Work model: Hybrid at least 2 days a week in office in accordance with Grupo Peñafiel’s policies

- Availability to travel: Yes on an ad-hoc basis (national and international)

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