Head of Finance Shared Services - Mexico

Company Description

John Crane is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures avariety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessedthrough a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. JohnCrane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications,and engineered components.

Job Description

The Head of Finance Shared Services – Mexico, is accountable for the development and ongoing management of the team delivering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management and General Accounting services to John Crane entities in the USA, Canada, Ireland and Mexico, in accordance with Service Level Agreements, Quality Standards and Financial Control Requirements defined by the John Crane and the Smiths Group

The position will collaborate with the UK JC Centre of Excellence, the Smiths Group Global Process Owners, Regional and Local finance teams, to deliver improved and transformed processes that operate on a standardized basis and limited but necessary localizations

The position holder is required to deliver innovation and continuous improvement to enhance the quality and value for money of the Accounting Services provided, to extend the scope of the services provided in collaboration with the UK based Centre of Excellence and the India Shared Accounting Service Centre.

Responsibilities:

Accounting Services Activities

• Operate the John Crane Global Finance Shared Services strategy, policies and operating model
• Ensure the successful development of the Mexico Finance Shared Service teams to deliver the services in accordance with the SLAs
• Ensure all services provided are to the required quality and financial control standards
• Monitor compliance and process performance, working with John Crane Global Business Services Board, local finance teams, the Internal Controls teams and Internal and External Audit
• Drive process standardisation, harmonisation, automation, excellence and continuous improvemen.

Team Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive learning and development programme for all team members to ensure their skills and behaviours meet and continue to meet John Crane and Smiths Group requirements
• To be a role model and promote Smiths Group Values and Leadership Behaviours
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Process Improvement

• Continuously assess and improve finance and accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Implement automation and technology solutions to reduce manual effort and strengthen financial controls

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with compliance to Smiths Group and John Crane Policies and to applicable accounting and reporting standards etc.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks while maintaining strong internal controls

Projects

• The Smiths Group and John Crane often undertake change projects to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. This position will be a key stakeholder in ensuring such projects are delivered in accordance with the plans and will be expected to lead related, relevant workstreams

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Master or Bachelor's degree in Finance and/or Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Proven experience (15+ years) in senior finance roles with a focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Accounting Reporting.
• Recent, relevant experience gained within an SSC environment
• Recent relevant experience and strong skills in SAP (ECC6)
• Experience of the implementation of SAP Partner tools to enhance the service delivery e.g. automated Balance Sheet reconciliations, Journal and task workflow and latest generation AP & AR automation tools
• Demonstrable experience of taking a hands-on approach to leadership
• Strong people leader and influencer with a record of managing and motivating people in a complex, dynamic environment
• Recent experience of transitioning accounting services to a Shared Services team
• Significant working knowledge of IFRS in multinational group
• Risk management / prioritization skills
• Strong customer service skills and experience
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Presentation skills and advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Comfortable interacting at all levels of the organization, from junior to senior executive levels
• Ability to think clearly, be organized and execute effectively.

Key Internal And External Relationships:

• Reports to Head of Finance Shared Services
• Local and Regional Finance and Cross Functional management
• Global finance management teams
• Internal and external auditors
• Key stakeholders at divisional and Smiths Group

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardlessof race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud tobe an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

Additional Information

According our mission, vision and Global Policies: Under no circumstances shall Staff be charged any fee or other costs in relation to their recruitment to work at Smiths, whether directly or indirectly. Any recruitment fees shall be paid by Smiths.

Smiths will not employ anyone below the age of 18. Smiths will take reasonable steps to satisfy itself of the member of Staff’s age before that person starts work at Smiths. When persons under the age of 18 are employed, they must not do work that is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous or harmful or interferes with their schooling by depriving them of the opportunity to attend school.