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Financial Manager

United Exports

Job Location:

Guadalajara - Mexico

Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 5-6years

Posted: 30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Financial Manager to join our Americas business based in Guadalajara Mexico. Reporting to the General Manager Americas (or equivalent Finance Head) this role will lead the finance function ensure strong financial governance deliver strategic financial insight and support sustainable business growth within a dynamic fresh produce export environment.

The successful candidate will be a commercially astute finance leader with strong technical expertise exceptional analytical skills and a proven ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.

Key Performance Outputs

Financial Planning Budgeting & Reporting

Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Review financial dashboards management reports and cash flow analyses
Analyse financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability
Review monthly reconciliations and management accounts
Approve journals and corrective financial adjustments
Monitor budget performance and investigate variances
Facilitate annual external audits and support internal audit requirements
Ensure compliance with financial policies and legislation across multiple jurisdictions
Conduct financial evaluations and feasibility assessments for new projects

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

Manage daily weekly and monthly cash flow requirements
Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts
Optimise liquidity and working capital
Maintain relationships with banks and treasury partners
Monitor foreign exchange exposure and implement approved mitigation strategies

Debtors Creditors & Settlement Oversight

Lead debtor and creditor management processes
Review aged receivables and payables
Ensure reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
Oversee grower settlements and related financial controls
Ensure all sales recoveries supplier costs and adjustments are accurately processed

Grower Accounting & Producer Finance

Oversee grower accounting and settlement processes
Ensure accurate and timely grower payments
Review grower statements reconciliations and pool accounting calculations
Monitor allocation of export proceeds and associated costs
Maintain strong grower relationships through financial accuracy and transparency

Finance Team Leadership

Lead coach and develop the finance team
Ensure accurate and timely financial outputs
Review management accounts and variance analyses
Maintain financial records in accordance with group policies and procedures

Governance Compliance & Tax

Ensure compliance with financial regulations across multiple jurisdictions
Support taxation compliance including:
Transfer Pricing
Corporate Tax
VAT/GST
Working knowledge of tax environments in Mexico the USA and Peru will be advantageous

Systems & Process Improvement

Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Enhance reporting automation and business intelligence capabilities
Support ERP implementation upgrades and optimisation projects
Improve process efficiency and financial data integrity
Promote standardisation and best practices across the business

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or Commerce
Professional Accounting Qualification such as CA(SA) CPA CIMA ACCA or equivalent will be advantageous

Experience

810 years experience in finance accounting or financial management roles
Minimum 5 years experience in a senior finance leadership position
Proven experience managing month-end year-end and audit processes
Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience within the fresh produce agriculture or export industry will be advantageous

Technical Expertise

Financial & Management Accounting
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Cash Flow Management
Financial Reporting
Internal Controls & Governance
Audit Management
Tax Compliance
Risk Management
Grower & Pool Accounting
Debtors & Creditors Management
ERP Systems
Advanced Excel and Power BI
KPI Performance Reporting

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication
Exceptional planning and organisational ability
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Relationship-building and stakeholder management
High levels of integrity discretion and professionalism
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
Ability to perform effectively under pressure
Deadline and process driven
Assertive and proactive decision-maker

Why Join Us

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic finance professional to play a key leadership role in a growing international fresh produce business. You will have the opportunity to influence business performance lead finance transformation initiatives and contribute directly to the success and growth of the Americas operation.
If you are an experienced finance leader with strong commercial acumen a passion for operational excellence and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a business committed to excellence innovation and sustainable growth.

Required Skills:

Financial & Management Accounting Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Cash Flow Management Financial Reporting Internal Controls & Governance Audit Management Tax Compliance Risk Management Grower & Pool Accounting Debtors & Creditors Management

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or Commerce. Professional accounting qualification (CA(SA) CPA CIMA ACCA or equivalent) advantageous. Minimum 8-10 years experience in finance accounting or financial management roles. Minimum 5 years in a leadership or senior finance position. Experience managing month-end year-end and audit processes. Experience with ERP systems. Netsuite experience preferredAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills

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