DescriptionWe are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than will you make today
Financial support role focused specifically on keeping the marketing and communications budget on track and ensuring all related financial transactions. Significant part of the role involves managing the invoice process ensuring compliance with purchase orders payment terms internal policies and Mexican tax regulations for various marketing-related expenses collaborating closely with the marketing team.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:
- Mediate communication with the MKT agencies to monitor and control Budgets and Invoicings after Fords Approval.
- Monitor Payment timings and payment flow with Accounts Payable and Accounting Teams.
- Control expenses and ensure they stay within the approved budget.
- Analyze variances between budgeted and actual expenses reporting discrepancies and proposing adjustments.
- Support the preparation of periodic financial reports for the marketing area.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to understand needs and schedule expenditures.
- Participate in the review and validation of proposals and contracts related to communications activities.
- Manage invoice control by purchase orders together with the budget manager ensuring knowledge and compliance with payment terms by supplier in the following categories:
- Media
- Production
- Promotional Materials
- Display & Events
- Pre-Production Units
- Agency Fees
- e-Commerce
- Carefully review invoices to ensure they contain all required elements according to Mexican tax regulations for proper application.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies regarding budget management.
QualificationsYoull have...
- Bachelors degree in Administration Finance Accounting or related fields.
- Previous experience (1-3 years) in budget management preferably in marketing or communications.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Excel and administrative systems (ERP or similar) and colaborate with Global teams
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
- Strong organization attention to detail and time management skills
- High Level English skills.
Even better you may have...
- Results-oriented.
- Proactive with strong analytical skills.
- Team player.
- Flexible and adaptable.
DISCLAIMER: Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer as we are committed with a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression status as a veteran and basis of disability. #LI-JRA
Required Experience:
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