Finance Director

IMI plc
IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

Driving cleaner, greener futures for commercial vehicles. We specialise in OEM engineered solutions that reduce emissions and improve efficiency, safety and comfort, helping create a healthier and safer environment for all. Together, we pave the way towards a more sustainable future.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through over 150 years of heritage.
We employ approximately 10,000 people in over 50 countries around the world, find out more about IMI plc here:

Role Overview
The Finance Director, overseeing the Americas region in our Transport sector, will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive support to our regional Team. Your responsibilities will include steering processes and timelines for key financial activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Adept in cost accounting, the Finance Manager will be instrumental in supporting and guiding the finance teams at the plant level, ensuring strategic financial success across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Support growing the Amercias region profitability and cash flow
• Lead and manage the Finance function, developing efficient structures and strong capabilities
• Support the business strategy by ensuring the provision of financial & business analysis and acting as a key business partner to the country/area General Manager and the leadership team.
• Responsible for monthly closing, including developing and preparing and approving all financial reports, performance measurement, key indicator reports while providing needed information and analyses to efficiently run the business.
• Ensure appropriate internal financial controls are in place and managed correctly in line with IMI policy
• Own and manage the relationship with external and internal audit functions to ensure the appropriate controls are in place and to ensure swift action is taken to mitigate any control deficiencies.
• Responsible for filing taxes and tax strategy. Ensure a robust tax compliance process is in place.
• Enable business decision capability by providing top quality decision support analysis for internal clients.
• Deliver high quality business financial and metrics support via Business Reviews and other key meetings.
• Ensure Vendor financial reporting and transactions processes are robust. Manage the audit of financial systems, physical inventory and controls in place at key vendor sites.
• Effectively manage “cost control” through structured cost reduction programs.
• Supervise the analysis of absorption levels, manufacturing and SG&A cost. Identify and lead activities to optimise both.
• Coordinates the business unit annual budget process as well as weekly, monthly and quarterly revenue and profitability forecasting.
• Achieving increased growth of the business on a profitable and cash generative basis.
• Developing high performance finance team; developing profile of finance team and building strong working relationships with other company’s functions
• All other duties as assigned

Critical Competencies for Success

• Possess an advanced degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Chartered accountant
• Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate financial insights effectively with an English-speaking global team.
• Proven experience in a finance or accounting role within the manufacturing sector.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and accounting standards relevant to Mexico.
• Proven ability to implement effective internal controls and risk management practices.

Health & Safety
The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics
IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.
Changes to This Job Description
IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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