Senior Specialist, Commercial Finance – Mexico City, Mexico Main purpose of the role Finance is more than numbers – it’s about driving insight, shaping strategy, and enabling bold decisions that keep us at the forefront of retail. We are looking for an experienced Commercial Finance Senior Specialist to partner with our Business. This high‑impact role combines commercial acumen with analytical expertise to influence both long‑term strategy and day‑to‑day trading performance. As our Commercial Finance Senior Specialist, based in Mexico (our number one Key Market for the cluster), you will report to a Commercial Finance Manager and join a high‑performing team focused on driving profitable growth for the Latam Cluster. Your role is central to optimizing financial processes and delivering quality results in a dynamic environment where proactive collaboration is key to success. What you’ll do Own the P&L performance, supporting the leadership team to deliver top line and bottom line while proactively analyzing key drivers to maximize profitability. Manage Financial Closing: Be in charge of all monthly closing and management reporting activities for your scope, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Co‑pilot Commercial Planning: Co‑pilot and challenge the construction of trends and budgets, from turnover planning down to consolidated net sales and gross margin. Deliver strategic insight and analysis, identifying trends, modeling scenarios, and providing actionable recommendations to shape future decisions. Lead planning and forecasting cycles, taking responsibility for budgets, reforecasts, and strategic planning outputs; embed critical initiatives and manage risks and opportunities throughout the year in partnership with the FP&A team. Champion data‑driven decision making by working with Digital, Data and Global Finance Centres of Excellence to develop best‑in‑class tools, streamline reporting, and enhance efficiency across the Commercial Finance function. Deliver actionable reporting: Provide reliable financial reporting and analytics, and initiate concrete actions for the business based on your findings. We Are Looking For A master’s degree in Finance or Economics, or a related field. A qualified Finance professional with relevant commercial finance business partner experience and strong technical expertise, with a minimum of 5 years in similar roles within a global multinational environment. A curious and analytical thinker, with excellent attention to detail and a passion for driving insight and continuous improvement. A confident communicator and influencer, able to challenge assumptions and present with impact at senior levels. A collaborative team player who builds networks, credibility, and strong cross‑functional relationships. Business acumen with strong Excel skills (PowerPoint beneficial), thriving in a fast‑paced, solution‑driven environment. Confidence and experience in Excel are essential; experience with HFM is a plus. Fluency in English. #J-18808-Ljbffr