Financial Analyst; Budget Process, Expenses analysis

Puesto: Financial Analyst (Budget Process, Expenses analysis
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships.

This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. For more information, visit
CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Finance Support Service
with a strong focus on Finance, Accounting, expenses analysis and cost reallocation, to work in Financial Planning Unit /Finance under
Operation Chapter.

The position is based at CIMMYT’s campus in Texcoco, State of Mexico, and located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico.

Specific duties:
To be part of the Institutional yearly Budget Process (Administration and operational expenses, CAPEX, etc.).
To create institutional templates including historical information and forecast for the rest of the year.
To upload the Budget for support and institutional units (Internal Center Costs) in the system (Microsoft Dynamics “AX/365”)
Monthly monitoring of expenses (Budget vs Actuals) and control the bigger variations to avoid over-expenditure at the end of the year mainly D365 project.
To prepare and send monthly and quarterly financial management information and reports.
Monitoring D365 project contracts with the consultants and outsourcing services
To prepare midyear revision and analysis (Budget vs Actuals, Forecast, etc.)
To support the institutional master data in the system (New project codes, new expenses categories, modifications, etc.).
To manage big databases in excel to provide financial analysis and insights.
Contribute to further development of reporting formats and development of KPI’s.
To prepare accurate financial reports in compliance with international and other standards and agreements.
To support the new, Integrate Management Reporting Package (IMRP) on a monthly basis including explanation of the main variances.
Work closely with different areas through the organization to obtain the necessary information for budget analysis.
To support financial information and Reporting Manager activities.
Respond to ad hoc request for financial information.
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Minimum 5 years of working experience in financial, Accounting, Budget, Forecast, Expenses Analysis.
Knowledge of financial systems, ERP, MS office, Managing large databases, data extraction methods, report presentation and analytical skills.
Demonstrated experience in the preparation of relevant and timely financial management information including the use of visual information.
Strongly developed analytical skills and the ability to identify financial trends.
Advance in excel skills.
Ability to work independently, to prioritize and to plan.
Proactive and flexible, able to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Strong customer service orientation.
Excellent communication skills and a high level of attention to details.
Proficiency in English and Spanish, with good written / oral communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work with different nationalities, under pressure and as a member of diverse work team.
The candidate must exhibit sense of urgency and commitment to his responsibilities and deadlines.

Benefits
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).