Finance Director

**THE COMPANY**

Our client is a prestigious international real estate development company specializing in providing real estate investment opportunities in Mexico. For over 20 years they have built a commitment to delivering unparalleled customer service and established themselves as a leader in the industry. With a strong focus on innovation, the company offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment.

**THE POSITION**

**Job Summary**:
This well-established organization is seeking to hire an experienced Director of Finance acting as a true business partner, proactively supporting the CEO/President in the development and execution of the companies’ business strategy and plan by building, leading, developing and motivating the finance/accounting team.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Will be responsible for driving the financial disciplines, financial reporting and control, tax and cash management, as well as the analysis and decision support for the CEO.
- Will build and maintain strong strategic financial planning, reporting, accounting and control processes in accordance with company guidelines.
- Will oversee all audits and internal control procedures.
- Develop critical external relationships, particularly with tax, and accounting authorities and support firms as well as banks.
- Strong experience leading the Administration of an Organization including risk management/mitigation.
- Experienced senior finance professional with accountancy qualifications, and knowledge of the key finance functions.
- Good knowledge of Accounting Principles (Local GAAP and IFRS), as well as the ability to appreciate the key issues with regard to tax and legal.
- Previous experience as a true Director of Finance.
- Strong leadership skills, demonstrating strong financial control skills.
- Used to working in a Management Committee and constructively challenging key commercial functions.
- Experience with ERP systems

**THE CANDIDATE**
- Bachelor’s Degree** **in a relevant field is required.
- Higher education such as an MBA is a plus.
- A minimum of 10 yrs. of progressive experience in a Finance Director level role.
- Strong planning, coordination and organizational skills
- Strong process orientation and attention to detail
- Success in creating and driving effective methodologies and processes is strongly desired.
- Exceptional change management, understanding how and when to drive critical change while executing plan.
- Proficient in English

**Behavioral Skills & Competencies**:

- Excellence in direction and pace setting, experience in turning things around; change manager.
- Displays perseverance enabling him/her to maintain a clear line towards superiors, business partners and colleagues. Able to make clear choices and evaluate risks in challenging discussions.
- Ability to take part in all company-related matters in their entirety, making it possible to provide solutions not only for simple but also complex problems.
- A well-defined cost consciousness is an important qualification.
- Organizational talent and networking abilities make him/her an active and pleasant counterpart for colleagues, keeping an open mind during discussions.
- Radiates confidence through the strength of his/her intellect, leadership style, and ability to manage interpersonal relationships at all levels.

**Leadership Traits**:

- Will be a strong people-manager who can build and inspire a high performing team.
- Inspires and develops excellence in people and the organization. Keeps subordinates motivated and highly productive.
- Creates and communicates a vision. Provides an effective structure for integrating the financial and fiscal aspects of the decision-making process into day-to-day business activities.

**Communication Skills**:

- Open minded and comfortable dealing with various cultures.
- Good listener
- A team worker that shares his/her knowledge and experience to benefit the organization and the individuals who shape it.