ENGIE Mexico, Energy at the service of the country
ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy and services.With our 170,000 employees
Our customers, partners and stakeholders, ENGIE is committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions.
We are committed to providing energy and better living conditions to the Mexicans that we proudly serve.
Our purpose brings to the whole society, represented by our employees, customers and shareholders, reconciling ENGIE's business model with a positive impact on planet and people.
ENGIE Mexico employs more than 1,000 people directly. The Company has been recognized for 12 consecutive years with the distinction of Socially Responsible Company, awarded by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI).
Our key figures in Mexico:
• 25 years presence in Mexico
• 2.5 million Mexicans supplied with one of our energy solutions
• 20,000 jobs (direct and indirect)
• 32% of women in leadership positions
• 3.42 USD Million of investment in Mexico
• 1st Private Buyer of Natural Gas in Mexico
• 2nd Natural Gas Distributor in Mexico
• 10 natural gas distribution areas
• +650,000 customers in Natural Gas Distribution in residential segment
• 4 Natural Gas Transport Companies with +1,300 km of gas pipelines
• 2 Power Generation Plants with 280 MW based on natural gas
• 1 GW of 100% clean energy generated by 2 wind and 6 solar plants.
Purpose of the Position:
The Finance Sr Manager Renewables & Flex Gen position is primarily responsible for partnering with the Renewables & Flex Gen GBUs. The incumbent will:
- Act as the finance SPOC for the business and an advisor to the GBU country MDs and their teams, coordinating with the different finance functions as applicable.
- Support the GBUs in achieving its financial objectives by providing the analysis, insight and challenge into its decisions
- With a strong focus on future performance, actively participate in the management dialog and facilitate interaction between different finance functions and the GBUs.
The Finance Sr Manager Renewables & Flex Gen will oversee the financial activities of the GBUs, responding directly to the ENGIE MEXICO CFO.
Responsabilities and Job Functions:
Act as the secondary arm of the CFO for all the activities related to FG&R GBU and RGBU involving the different finance functions. Suggest and/or identify business opportunities and challenge and influence GBUs decisions and strategy.
Partnering: lead the development of partnering relationships with the GBUs country MDs and their teams, and with stakeholders throughout ENGIE (Mexico, LATAM Region and HQ). SPOC role for the MDs to help on the interaction and rapid resolution of different finance challenges and deliverables within different transversal finance functions. Be responsible for the quality of the Management Dialog with the GBU, ensuring timely & qualitative reporting and detailed understanding of the business. Helps the interaction with the FP&A team, FBPs of R-GBU and FG&R GBU, and the GBU team. Participate on interactions with external financial stakeholders (lenders, financial partners, …) and actively assure compliance of our commitments with them.
Improve the visibility and understanding of business performance. Propose restructures, resizing or cost efficiencies to improve the GBUs financial performance with no risk and/or business impact. Identify and anticipate potential risks that could affect the financial results of the GBUs. Ensure the proper control of the projects of the GBUs, ensuring the compliance at financial, fiscal, legal and regulatory level.
Decision support: Turn data into insights and use these to provide high quality advice and support in influencing the GBUs’ decisions.
ERM: Deliver insights and monitor business risk and opportunities. Supports identification and quantification of GBUs ERM by the risk officer who is located at country level. Is responsible of the follow up of the ERM action plan in his/her GBU operational area (however the ownership of risks and accountability for risk management including mitigation plans implementation sits with the GBU country MD).
Act as project manager of any finance/GBU joint project/priority involving different stakeholders of the Finance/GBU functions (and occasionally, other functions)
Be the finance representative for the GBUs (in addition to AIFA) in any business development initiative, including M&As. Support investment decisions and assure performance follow up and integration of the project together with AIFA, operational teams and other local finance teams
Supervise the adequate execution of the financial support functions, including, but not limited to: payables, invoicing, collection and procurement ensuring the compliance with the local processes and policies and avoiding any impact to the operation of the companies.
Ocupational Profile:
BS in Public Accounting, business administration or finance required
Master’s Degree and/or CPA preferred.
Specific Business Understanding - Experienced working in complex multinational organizations; and understanding of the energy sector.
- Business Insight - applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals
- Financial Acumen - interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decision
- Ensures Accountability - holding self and others accountable to meet commitment
- Action Oriented - taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
- Collaborates - building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Persuades - using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others
- Drives Results - consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
- Manages Ambiguity - operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, respecting the opinions of others
- Ability to be influential, including above peer level
- Ability to challenge the status quo for the benefit of the team and the organisation
- Problem-solving skills – application of prior knowledge to new situations
- Understanding of and adherence to the Engie culture
- Customer centricity
5-10 years’ experience in senior finance roles and/or relevant to the role requirements
Bilingual English/Spanish – Must
At ENGIE we pursue your feeling free to be what you are. We are commited to equality for opportunities and we value the diversity in each person. When we choose our talent, we focus on the skills and the career path. We do not discriminate based on person's race, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, creed, age, or civil status.
