Senior Manager FP&A Unit

Job Posting Organization:
CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. Established with the mission to improve the quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops, CIMMYT focuses on applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South. The organization builds strong partnerships to enhance the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. As a core CGIAR Research Center, CIMMYT is part of a global research partnership aimed at achieving a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing nutrition" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food and nutrition security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and improving natural resources. For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

Job Overview:
The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Unit (FPU) plays a crucial role within CIMMYT's Finance Department. This position is responsible for leading the institutional budgeting, management reporting, costing, chargeback, and financial planning functions. The Senior Manager is accountable for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of budget, forecast, and cost-allocation information that is essential for institutional decision-making, donor compliance, and financial sustainability. This role serves as the primary escalation point and technical authority for institutional budget policy, the Costing Manual, and chargeback rates, representing the Financial Planning Unit before Finance leadership, Budget Holders, Regional Offices, and other institutional stakeholders. The position requires a dynamic professional with a results-oriented mindset and strong leadership skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Manager will lead and take overall accountability for CIMMYT’s institutional annual budget, forecast, midyear revision, costing, and chargeback processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS, NIF, CGIAR, and donor requirements. The role involves providing strategic and operational leadership to the Financial Planning Unit, directly managing the Budget and Costing Manager and the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager. The Senior Manager will own and maintain the institutional budget policy, the Costing Manual, and the chargeback rate-setting methodology across headquarters, enabling units, and Regional Offices. Additionally, the role includes providing functional oversight and coordination of the Senior Finance Transformation & Budgeting Solutions Lead consultant, and being responsible for external financial reporting of the CGIAR Science programs. The Senior Manager will also serve as a senior business owner for budgeting and costing data and systems within Microsoft Dynamics 365, ensuring data integrity, governance, and institutional master data quality. Furthermore, the Senior Manager will represent the Financial Planning Unit before Finance leadership, Budget Holders, Regional Offices, and other institutional stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in finance, Financial Controlling, Accounting, Business Administration with a finance specialization, or a related field. A professional accounting or finance qualification is desirable, such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent. The position requires a minimum of 10–12 years of progressive experience in budgeting, financial planning, costing/cost allocation, and financial and accounting management, including experience in leading or managing teams. Candidates should demonstrate experience managing or supervising managers or team leads within a finance function, along with strong knowledge of financial systems, ERP platforms (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365), databases, and data extraction and reporting tools. Additionally, candidates should have demonstrated experience in institutional budget processes, cost accounting, indirect cost recovery, and chargeback methodologies, with experience overseeing system implementation or finance transformation initiatives. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills are essential.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree in finance, Financial Controlling, Accounting, Business Administration with a finance specialization, or a related field. A professional accounting or finance qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent is highly desirable and will enhance the candidate's profile.

Experience:
The position requires a significant level of experience, specifically a minimum of 10–12 years in relevant fields such as budgeting, financial planning, costing/cost allocation, and financial and accounting management. Candidates should have experience leading or managing teams, as well as demonstrated experience managing or supervising managers or team leads within a finance function. This extensive experience is crucial for the successful execution of the responsibilities associated with this role.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, with a minimum C1 level required. The ability to work with different nationalities and as part of a diverse, international team is essential. While English is the primary language required, knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, enhancing communication within the multicultural environment of CIMMYT.

Additional Notes:
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law, the benefits package includes a year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, a savings fund, and social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit). It is important to note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico. This position will remain open until filled, and CIMMYT is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, fostering a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.