Regional CFO Americas

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GENERAL OBJECTIVE:

Lead and consolidate the regional financial organization for Coatings in the Americas, aligning the financial strategy with a customer-centric approach; ensure governance, compliance, and operational efficiency; drive profitable growth, cash generation, and cost control through optimized operating models and automation, while developing talent and fostering a culture focused on innovation and customer service.

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Define the appropriate Finance operating model/organization among BASE TSA, the future BPO provider, regional hubs, and local platforms. Additionally, lead the implementation of robust financial controls and governance processes to ensure compliance, transparency, and quality of financial information across the region.
2. Build and develop a high-performing team, promote organizational culture, ensure talent retention, and prepare succession plans within the Finance area.
3. Ensure compliance and operational performance in Finance and lead the regional finance community to implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and foster continuous improvement in the Finance function across the region.
4. Lead the administrative hub, including P&C (People & Culture), Procurement, IT, Finance, and Controlling, aiming to optimize processes and improve internal service through digitalization and standardization initiatives.
5. Ensure compliance with internal policies and local legal regulations to guarantee early detection of non-compliance and timely implementation of corrective measures.
6. Provide administrative guidance to employees and operational managers regarding local circumstances to facilitate decision-making and ensure proper application of policies and procedures.
7. Act as the financial partner for Coatings in the Americas, driving accurate reporting and influencing leadership with actionable financial insights to translate financial data into strategic recommendations that optimize profitability, capital management, and organizational decision-making.
8. Advance cash and balance sheet improvements below EBIT, controlling the P&L up to EBITDA (EBIT). Establish clear financial targets and action plans to optimize working capital, reduce debt, and improve key ratios (e.g., liquidity and solvency), with periodic progress reviews and corrective measures as needed.
9. Oversee service delivery and ensure cost control; optimize processes through automation and AI, and manage underlying costs to improve processes and reduce expenses.
10. Ensure financial integrity through proactive risk management to comply with regional and international regulations.
11. Ensure compliance with Quality (IATF-16949), Environmental Protection (ISO-14001), and Health & Safety standards to contribute to business objectives, customer satisfaction, and pollution prevention.
12. Comply with Ecology, Hygiene, and Safety responsibilities established for the position, according to procedure P.T. 66-33 Functions and Responsibilities of EHS at Tultitlán Site.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Preferred: MBA in Finance.
• At least 10 years of financial leadership experience.
• Minimum of 7 years in Finance within the Americas region in a multinational company.
• Knowledge of the Chemical or Automotive industry.
• Advanced English – Mandatory.

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