Finance Manager Mexico

This Job Add will be active until December 17th, 2025.

About Cochlear

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Our mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people choose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It's an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology.

Imagine using your expertise to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is clear:
to help more people hear
.

Overview & Purpose

The
Finance Manager Mexico
leads the finance agenda for Mexico as the key financial contact. This role is responsible for providing expertise and recommendations that enable effective decision-making within the business by supporting period-end results, forecasts, variance analysis, key initiatives tracking, and corporate reporting.

The Finance Manager is accountable for the financial planning and operations of Cochlear Mexico, including the management of income, expenses, investments, indebtedness, taxation, and acquisitions, ensuring compliance with regional and local policies. The scope of this position is national, overseeing the full budget of Cochlear Mexico and ensuring the proper administration of accounts in alignment with Group policies.

Essential Functions

• Ensure consistency, transparency, and optimization of company financial statements while acting as a Business Partner for all areas of the company.
• Conduct monthly reviews with business managers to reconcile and ensure that expense budgets are managed at appropriate levels using sound financial management techniques.
• Ensure accounting, financial, and tax management, keeping financial and tax records of Cochlear Mexico updated in a timely manner.
• Oversee the viability and proper execution of company investments.
• Organize and supervise company cost management.
• Monitor all financial indicators and promote actions to improve them.
• Manage treasury processes and banking relationships.
• Supervise the credit collection process locally, ensuring compliance with Global Credit Management Policy.
• Oversee local accounts payable processes.
• Manage payroll settlement and payments.
• Supervise procurement processes ensuring compliance with Group purchasing policies.
• Support business decision-making through financial evaluation of proposed projects, operations, and performance data.
• Collaborate with Regional BPA and Finance Director on process design and system improvements.
• Support managers in formulating business and financial plans and understanding key business drivers.
• Support and guide Cochlear Mexico managers in using financial planning and management tools.

Knowledge & Competencies

• Financial accounting and local/international tax regulations.
• Internal control policies and audit processes.
• Financial analysis tools (advanced Excel, Power BI, SAP or other ERP).
• Budgeting, forecasting, and regional/global reporting.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data to support decision-making.
• Strong leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, P&C, etc.).
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Skilled at identifying risks and proposing practical solutions under pressure.
• Fluent in English.

Experience

• Managed monthly and annual financial closings and reporting.
• Led internal/external audits or implemented control improvements.
• Managed local or regional finance teams.
• Experience working in multinational companies or with global reporting requirements.

Motivation

• Develop and strengthen the finance function in Mexico as part of the LATAM team.
• Act as a strategic business partner.
• Build and develop a strong finance team.
• Grow within the organization in the medium to long term.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in administrative and/or accounting sciences, with specialization in financial administration.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in forecasting and business analysis; desirable experience in an international medical technology company.
• Knowledge of business intelligence, country regulations, and economic policies.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel), Oracle, SAP Concur, Hyperion. CRM experience is a plus.
• Advanced English proficiency.

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How we recognize your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people feel valued and supported.

Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development, or simply finding an environment that enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal life commitments, we have several programs in place to support you.

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