Senior Financial Analyst

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Summary: Join a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy solutions as a Senior Financial Analyst to lead projects and make an impact on a global scale. Highlights: 1. Lead projects and make an impact at a global company 2. Drive best-practice adoption and process efficiencies 3. Independent and flexible work environment Do you want to lead projects and make an impact at a global company that is a leader in water, hygiene, and energy solutions? Join Ecolab and help create a world where everyone can thrive. Ecolab is a global company operating in more than 170 countries and a leader in the chemical industry, providing solutions and services related to water, food, hygiene, and infection prevention. Our purpose is to improve food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. We are looking for talented individuals to join us in the role of **Senior Financial Analyst** based in **Santa Fe, Ciudad de México.** **How You’ll Make an Impact:** * **Tax and corporate compliance management** for all Mexico entities, including **VAT and withholding tax**, **Income Tax returns and Transfer Pricing documentation**, proactive **FBT management to drive savings**, **preparation of Financial Statements**, **external audit management**, and maintenance of **board minutes and regulatory filings**. * **Monthly accounting** for all Mexico entities: maintain **General Ledger (GL)** systems; coordinate with **GBS teams** to manage balance sheet accuracy; lead the **Fixed Assets process**, including **CapEx vs. budget tracking**; ensure journals and reconciliations are completed with proper documentation in accordance with **U.S. GAAP**, and complete **Mexican GAAP (NIF)** reporting; ensure **month‑end close** is timely and accurate; perform **account reconciliations**. * **Payroll leadership**: monitor payroll records; ensure payrolls are processed **accurately and on time**; ensure payroll accounting and **regulatory payments** are complete. * **Financial services leadership**: lead **Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billings, and Master Data** teams to deliver end‑to‑end financial support. * **Standardization and continuous improvement**: drive **best‑practice adoption** and **process efficiencies** across the controllership function. **Minimum Qualifications:** * **Bachelor’s degree**. * **7\+ years of experience** in finance/controllership roles. * Strong capability managing **ERP systems (SAP)**; **CONTPAQi** preferred; ability to manage **complex data sets** while delivering summarized business outcomes with detailed analytical support. * Experience working with **Shared Service Centers (GBS)** and operating effectively within **matrix organizations**. * Core competencies: **attention to detail**, **managing through complexity**, **prioritization and multitasking**, **versatility** (from strategic tax topics to hands‑on month‑end close), **effective communication** with teams, leadership, auditors and tax advisors, **continuous learning mindset**, and strong **business and commercial acumen** **Preferred Qualifications:** * **Tax experience**. * **Power BI** experience for analysis and reporting. * Experience working in **regional or matrixed organizations**. **Position Details:** * **Location:** **Mexico City – Santa Fe**. * **Work schedule:** **48 hours per week**. **What We Offer:** * You will lead strategic projects, interact with clients, and apply innovative solutions to improve processes and results * The support of an organization that values inclusion and diverse perspectives to achieve our best * Access to training programs and our learning platform, where you can develop technical skills, enhance your proficiency with digital tools, and learn new languages — all designed to support your professional growth * A company\-provided vehicle for business and personal use, when applicable * The ability to plan and manage your schedule in an independent and flexible work environment **About Ecolab:** At Ecolab, we prioritize a talent\-first philosophy, building diverse and highly skilled teams to deliver excellence across nearly three million customer locations. With over a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates provide comprehensive science\-based solutions, evidence\-driven insights, and world\-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiency and sustainability across the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality, and industrial markets in more than 170 countries. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact worldwide. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a continuous learning mindset, seeking new perspectives and innovative ideas to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. **Nuestro compromiso con una cultura de inclusión y pertenencia** Ecolab está comprometido con el trato justo e igualitario de todas las personas colaboradoras y postulantes, y con la promoción de los principios de igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo. Reclutaremos, contrataremos, promoveremos, transferiremos y brindaremos oportunidades de desarrollo con base en las calificaciones individuales y el desempeño laboral, en todos los aspectos relacionados con el empleo, la compensación, los beneficios, las condiciones laborales y las oportunidades de crecimiento. Ecolab no discriminará a ninguna persona colaboradora ni postulante por motivos de raza, religión, color, credo, nacionalidad, estado de ciudadanía, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género, información genética, estado civil, edad o discapacidad.