AstraZeneca

Location Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México, Mexico City, Mexico Job ID R-261685 Date posted 12/10/2026
Brief Job Profile Description
Are you ready to turn world-class financial control into a strategic advantage in a complex, fast-moving market? As Controller Lead for Mexico, you will anchor the integrity of our financial results, elevate governance, and drive smarter decisions that ultimately help us deliver for patients. You will join a global, connected Finance community that partners across markets and functions to accelerate our evolution. In this role, you will lead a high-performing team, shape change initiatives, and build stronger controls and insights that improve performance today and set a stronger foundation for tomorrow. Can you see yourself coaching leaders, simplifying processes, and lifting capability across the business?
Accountabilities
Controlling Leadership: Own and optimize key accounting and controlling processes in Mexico, ensuring accurate, timely, and aligned reporting that enables confident decision-making and resource allocation.
Governance and****Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, governance principles, and SOX controls; strengthen our control environment, reduce audit findings, and safeguard enterprise value.
Change and****Performance Improvement: Define the scope and lead implementation of change initiatives that improve cycle times, reduce risk, and enhance governance; track benefits and embed new ways of working.
Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with Finance Business Partners and cross-functional leaders to improve financial performance, risk management, and compliance; translate insights into actions that drive outcomes.
External Partner****Management: Oversee external providers and advisors to ensure performance, sponsor process changes, and align services with business needs.
People Leadership and Coaching: Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance specialists; set clear expectations, cultivate accountability, and build future leaders.
Capability Building: Enhance Finance professional capabilities and raise financial literacy across non-finance managers through targeted education, tools, and coaching.
Project and Risk Management: Apply project management discipline to deliver priority initiatives on time and on budget, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to delivery.
Progression and Impact: Deliver stability and control in the near term, then scale improvements that streamline operations, enhance transparency, and support sustained growth across the Mexico organization.
Qualifications and Skills
<ul>
<li>Qualified specialist finance professional;</li>
<li>Experience working across a global organization;</li>
<li>In-depth understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements, governance principles, and SOX compliance;</li>
<li>Experience collaborating with senior management;</li>
<li>Broad expertise in specialist finance, including specific knowledge in related areas;</li>
<li>Team leadership and management experience;</li>
<li>Proficiency in project management.</li>
</ul>
Why AstraZeneca: Join a global team that powers our science-led mission with sharp financial insight and modern, digital-first ways of working. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with unexpected teams in the same room unleashing bold thinking, using data and technology to simplify how we operate and preparing the enterprise for what lies ahead. Your contribution will be visible, connected to real outcomes for patients and the business, and supported by a culture that values kindness alongside ambition. We celebrate success, recognize commitment, and offer a benefits package that reflects long-term appreciation—so you can grow your impact and your career with confidence.
Lead the future of financial control in Mexico—submit your application today to shape stronger performance, sharper governance, and meaningful impact!
Date Posted
13-oct-2026
Closing Date
21-oct-2026
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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