Finance Support Service

Job Posting Organization:
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a non-profit, international organization established to address pressing agricultural challenges. CIMMYT is dedicated to enhancing the quantity, quality, and reliability of production systems for staple crops such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, and millets. The organization operates primarily in the Global South, focusing on building partnerships that improve the livelihoods and resilience of resource-poor farmers. As a core CGIAR Research Center, CIMMYT is part of a global research partnership aimed at achieving security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, reducing poverty, and improving natural resource management. The organization is committed to fostering a productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system while adhering to planetary boundaries. For more information, visit www.cimmyt.org.

Job Overview:
CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated professional for the position of Finance Support Service. This role is crucial for the Financial Planning Unit within the Finance for Science and Innovation Chapter. The successful candidate will focus on finance, accounting, expense analysis, and cost reallocation. The position is based at CIMMYT’s campus in Texcoco, which is located 45 km northeast of Mexico City. The Finance Support Service will play a key role in the budgeting process for research projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis, and supporting institutional and research projects with financial insights. The candidate will work closely with various departments to gather necessary information for budgeting and forecasting, and will be responsible for preparing financial reports that comply with international standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Finance Support Service will have a variety of responsibilities, including: actively participating in the budgeting process for research projects, liaising with the Program Finance Manager to maintain budget figures in the ERP system, executing monthly monitoring and financial analysis of project expenses, preparing and reporting financial information for internal users, ensuring compliance with international standards in financial reporting, contributing to the development of reporting templates and KPIs, supporting institutional and research projects with financial analysis, and responding to ad hoc requests for financial information. The role also requires collaboration with different areas of the organization to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting, as well as the ability to perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, and forecasting. Experience with ERP systems, particularly financial modules, is essential, as well as proficiency in MS Office and management of large databases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project finance management, including budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and reporting, and will have experience engaging with senior management. Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify finance opportunities are crucial, along with advanced skills in Excel and Power BI for business intelligence dashboards. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are also required.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of financial management, budgeting, and accounting practices necessary for the role.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of working experience in financial roles, particularly in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, and forecasting. Experience in project finance management, especially within NGOs, non-profits, or international organizations, is preferred. Familiarity with international funders and the global development sector will be advantageous.

Languages:
Proficiency in English at a C1 level is mandatory, with strong written and oral communication skills. The ability to communicate effectively, present information, and negotiate is essential. While English is the primary language required, knowledge of additional languages may be beneficial but is not specified as mandatory.

Additional Notes:
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package that includes benefits beyond the provisions of Mexican Labor Law, such as a year-end bonus equivalent to 40 days of salary, a vacation premium of 56%, life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, and a savings fund. The organization also provides social benefits in accordance with Mexican regulations. It is important to note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and foreign national candidates must possess legal documentation to work in Mexico. The position will remain open until filled, and CIMMYT is committed to fostering a multicultural work environment that values diversity, gender equality, and teamwork.