Head of Controlling Region Latin America

**Company Description****Company Overview**Operating within the newly established umdasch Industrial Solutions division — under the same umbrella as Doka and Umdasch Store Makers within the Umdasch Group — AT-PAC is a global leader in scaffolding solutions. Specializing in the industrial market segment, AT-PAC focuses on serving all scaffold contractors and industrial service companies across a variety of sectors.AT-PAC became fully integrated into the Umdasch Group in 2023, combining its almost 30 years of industrial scaffolding expertise with Umdasch’s +150year legacy in formwork and shoring. This strategic move reinforced AT-PAC’s commitment to strengthening its global market position and delivering exceptional solutions to the industrial sector. Since then, AT-PAC has taken on the role of competence center for scaffolding within the Umdasch Group, ensuring a unified supply model and facilitating the seamless sharing of expertise and resources across divisions.Looking ahead, AT-PAC will continue to drive innovation, focusing on the technical development of its scaffolding systems and digital solutions. As we expand our global footprint, we remain dedicated to delivering safety and efficiency through our scaffolding solutions and drive the success of industrial projects worldwide.**LAM Operating Unit Overview**AT-PAC Latin America encompasses Mexico, Chile, Peru, and our partners in Brazil and Argentina, with the potential to explore across other Latin American markets.The region currently operates through two branches in Mexico, two in Chile, and two in Peru, strategically located to serve key markets, along with a combined headquarters office in MonterreyIn addition to its core rental and sales operations, AT-PAC provides engineering support, as well as a comprehensive suite of project services and scaffolding management technologies designed to enhance efficiency and safety on job sites.The regional management organization consists of the Regional Director, Regional Engineering Solutions, Head of Controlling Region, and Regional Business Development. At the country level, each organization is structured with a Country Manager, Head of Sales, Head of Operations, Engineering, and Finance; the latter supported either through Shared Services with Doka or a dedicated finance team.The Head of Controlling Region Latin America is a senior finance professional responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the Mexican entity and providing leadership across all Latin American countries.This role covers financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, customer credit management, and internal controls throughout the region. The Head of Controlling Region Latin America plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, delivering strategic insights to support business growth, optimizing costs, and driving overall financial performance.The position holds full accountability for controlling and financial management across the Latin American region, working in close with the Regional Director, Country Managers, and cross-functional teams. Close collaboration with finance, operations, and sales is essential to effectively manage business performance, project costs, and margins. The Head of Controlling Region Latin America reports disciplinarily to the Regional Director, Latin America, and functionally to the Vice President of Global Sales Controlling.**Key Responsibilities include**:Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & Performance:- Lead, manage, and review the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models.- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including Gross Margin (GM), intercompany margins, cost controls, and stock levels to support strategic decisions.- Ensure accurate project costing and implement effective pricing strategies to maintain and enhance profitability.- Oversee cost allocation processes and ensure transparent and accurate financial reporting.- Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making.Financial Reporting & Compliance:- Prepare, review, and present timely and accurate financial reports to senior management and key stakeholders.- Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and relevant regulations.Credit Evaluation & Collection Efficiency- Establish and enforce credit policies and risk segmentation to safeguard cash flow and enable growth.- Lead the design and execution of credit evaluation and collection strategies across regions.- Optimize processes through ERP systems, Power BI dashboards, automation, and or AI-driven insights.- Drive data-based decision-making for AR forecasting, overdue management, and customer risk profiling.Cross-Functional Collaboration:- Foster close collaboration with the shared services finance team to ensure alignment and consistency in reporting and processes.- Partner with Sales an