Finance Business Manager

This role provides dedicated financial support to Mexico Operations. Reports to the Global Customer Operations Finance Controller. The individual is expected to make a full contribution to the management of Mexico Operation’s manufacturing and assembly activities. This will include being a key contributor in all Mexico Operations financial planning, in addition to developing and maintaining strong financial controls for capital expenditure, procurement and supply chain. Overall responsibility for consolidation of Mexico Operations monthly financial performance, as well as financial planning process for all rolling, annual, and strategic financial plans (including working capital and cost saving targets).Ensure the Mexico Operations function is provided with high quality financial forecasting, analysis and that focuses on decision making to maximize labor utilization, P&L absorption, and cash.Manage the communication and presentation of financial data, including monthly reviews, forecasts, and budget presentations to the operational stakeholders.Robust and consistent cost control policies and processes, including full oversight of the transfer pricing and costing structure across the Mexico Operations entities; and understanding of monthly variances giving rise to under/over absorption within Mexico Operations and supporting Mexico Operations Management’s action plans to address variances.In conjunction with Mexico Operations Management define inventory plans, support its implementation, and manage performance against the plan.Manage and develop the Mexico Operations Finance Team and contribute to the success of the John Crane finance function through the support and implementation of key initiativesThe individual will be expected to make a full contribution to the management of Mexico Operations, ensuring close commercial interaction between the finance functions and the operations teams, to understand and influence commercial activities and business decision-making.