Manager Finance & Compliance

Company Description

At Lely, we believe in achieving a sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future for dairy farmers by combining robotisation, engineering and farming expertise. It all started with a dream cherished by two brothers in Maassluis (the Netherlands) more than 75 years ago, and ever since, we have worked to become innovative market leaders in automated systems for dairy farmers across the globe. With a team of 2,500 professional specialists, we work constantly to bring revolutionary solutions for the dairy industry.

Lely is an international family-owned business that operates through a strong international structure. From our headquarters in Maassluis, the Netherlands, we manage nine regional clusters, each responsible for coordinating activities across a group of countries. Within these clusters, we collaborate with more than 200 Lely Centers around the world. These Lely Centers are Lely´s route to the market. Some are independently run franchise partners, others are fully owned by Lely. The Lely Centers reflect our long-term commitment to the region and our belief in developing scalable, high-quality operations in-house.

Job Description

Are you ready to ensure financial integrity and compliance while supporting the growth of Lely in Mexico? Lely is expanding its business and entering the Mexican market. As Manager Finance & Compliance, you will be the key link between the Mexican operation and our headquarters in the Netherlands. You will combine accurate financial management with strong governance, risk oversight, and compliance responsibilities, safeguarding ethical business conduct in all aspects of the local organization.

You will work closely with the Global Markets Director, the Finance Business Partner Global Markets, the Director Legal and the Compliance Department. In addition, you will collaborate intensively with the local Mexican team, including the Country Sales Lead and the Technical Service & Support (TSS) and Farm Management Support (FMS) teams. You will also serve as the primary local contact for auditors, legal advisors, tax authorities, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with HQ standards and policies. Occasional business travel to the Netherlands is required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely financial management, including processing transactions, reconciling balance sheets, and preparing financial statements according to local and international standards.
• Monitor and secure compliance with local laws and corporate policies, acting as the primary contact for auditors, tax authorities, and legal advisors, and proactively identifying and mitigating financial and legal risks.
• Establish, maintain, and improve internal control mechanisms, conduct periodic audits, and implement process improvements to strengthen governance and risk management.
• Oversee operational and administrative activities, including office and fleet management, payroll coordination, training registration, and HR support for recruitment and onboarding.
• Build strong working relationships with local teams, HQ colleagues, and external stakeholders, sharing compliance and financial knowledge to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly reliable and proactive professional with a strong financial and compliance background, able to navigate complex regulations and implement structured processes. You have demonstrable experience working in an international environment, communicate clearly across functions, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

You Bring:

• Integrity and reliability, acting as a guardian of compliance and ethical business conduct.
• Analytical and critical thinking to interpret complex regulations and assess risks.
• A structured, process-oriented approach with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
• Cultural awareness and the ability to collaborate effectively in an international setting.
• Hands-on initiative to resolve issues proactively and maintain smooth operations.

Additional Information

Working at Lely means contributing to sustainable progress within one of the most innovative organizations. You contribute to making the agricultural sector future-proof - and we make sure that you get all the space, resources and support you need to do so.

• An international working environment with opportunities for own initiative and entrepreneurship.
• Good growth opportunities: you are in control of your development and can choose from various training courses through our Lely Academy - from personal development to job-specific training.