Junior Financial Analyst (FP&A)

As part of our expansive IBM team, you will be collaborating with over 60 FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) analysts, working for a premier entity in the semiconductor sector that anticipates robust double-digit growth over the forthcoming five years.

In this role, you will be an integral member of our client's finance and operations team, contributing to a variety of vital processes including expenditure control, capital expenditure management, manufacturing and inventory budgeting and forecasting, revenue and cost analysis, and more.

You will be joining a Center of Excellence that fosters your professional development, encourages teamwork and collaboration, and champions continuous process enhancement and innovation. By becoming part of this team, you will cultivate key competencies such as enhanced communication skills, derived from regular interactions with the supported business. The dynamic nature of serving a rapidly expanding client will present you with complex scenarios, thereby sharpening your problem-solving acumen and stress management techniques. Your daily engagement with diverse stakeholders will bolster your teamwork abilities, ultimately propelling you towards becoming a high-performing and influential financial analyst.

As a key member of the financial team, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining accounting and financial systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data processing. Your duties will include downloading and uploading financial data, setting up systems and templates in SAP, and performing system maintenance, including tie-outs.

You will develop essential financial reporting, support forecasting, budgeting, and closing cycles, and conduct thorough data analyses to assist in periodic financial and operational reviews. Additionally, you will play a vital role in the financial planning process at the department level, contributing to budgets, forecasts, capital planning, and long-term financial strategies. Your responsibilities will also encompass performing gap analyses, calculating capex and depreciation expenses, collecting necessary financial information from various internal stakeholders, and preparing, documenting, and recording journal entries in alignment with accounting policies. • Reconcile Budgets: Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records by reconciling budget discrepancies, investigating irregularities, and implementing corrective actions. • Forecast Financial Performance: Develop and maintain financial models to forecast future performance, providing actionable insights to drive business growth and optimization. • Maintain Financial Controls: Implement and enforce financial controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. • Implement Process Initiatives: Collaborate with clients to design and deploy innovative process solutions that meet their tactical and strategic requirements. The ideal candidate will have from 1.5 to 3 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and accounting processes, including exposure to forecasting and budgeting within a company's P&L. They should have foundational knowledge of financial and accounting analysis to support business unit decision-making, along with a basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), tax regulations, and internal control requirements. Familiarity with spreadsheets and databases is important, with proficiency in Excel and office management tools being a plus. The role calls for analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and adaptability to new challenges. Candidates should be able to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team setting and managing deadlines. A good English level is required, and the position is based in Guadalajara, operating in a hybrid work mode. Financial Systems Financial Sciences Financial Accounting Mexico Enterprise Operations Hybrid Professional GUADALAJARA, MX