Finance Manager (Mexico)

As a Finance Manager at Karat, you will take the lead on crucial financial analysis and modeling to support the company’s annual planning process. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, particularly in Go-To-Market and Interview Delivery, to uncover insightful business performance analytics. This role requires you to enhance our core financial models and produce reports for audiences ranging from company leadership to investors, all while driving operational excellence.

To qualify as a Finance Manager at Karat, you should have over five years of financial analysis experience, specifically in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. A deep knowledge of full P&L management is essential along with advanced skills in Excel, including model architecture and pivot tables. We seek a detail-oriented, self-starter who can work with minimal direction while keeping a firm grasp on the larger business objectives.

In the Finance Manager position at Karat, you will work closely with organizational leaders across various functional areas. This requires frequent collaboration with Go-To-Market and Interview Delivery teams. Your role is pivotal in analyzing financial performance and providing actionable insights to enhance both financial and operational outcomes, fostering a culture of teamwork and alignment across the company.

Karat provides a competitive salary in local currency along with stock options for the Finance Manager role in Mexico. You'll also enjoy standard bonuses mandated by Mexican law, comprehensive private healthcare coverage, and a generous vacation policy that includes unique perks like Karat's Year One PTO. These benefits are designed to ensure a healthy work-life balance while supporting your professional growth.

The work environment for a Finance Manager at Karat is dynamic, inclusive, and geared towards collaboration. As part of a focused, human-centric team, you will engage in meaningful work that drives the company's success. Operating remotely from Mexico allows you to connect with global stakeholders regularly and contribute to a mission that values every individual's talents and perspectives.

In your response, emphasize the importance of both historical data and market trends. Mention utilizing advanced Excel techniques to build robust financial models and highlight how you incorporate stakeholder feedback to ensure that your forecasts are realistic and achievable.

Share a specific example where your insights influenced decision-making. Discuss the context, the analysis you conducted, and how it led to a measurable outcome, illustrating your analytical skills and ability to convey complex financial data.

Discuss your experience with streamlining reporting systems and leveraging technology to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Share specific tools or methods and the outcomes achieved through your initiatives.

Talk about your experience building relationships with other departments. Highlight how you engage with stakeholders regularly to gather insights and ensure alignment on financial goals, leading to more informed business decisions.

Illustrate your presentation skills by discussing your approach to tailoring content for different audiences, focusing on how you simplify financial data into accessible insights that drive strategic conversations.

Describe your time management strategies and how you prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Stress your attention to detail and the proactive measures you take to avoid last-minute rushes.

Share how you've contributed to past budgeting processes, including any key methodologies you've employed. Highlight your collaborative approach and the importance of accurate forecasting in achieving financial objectives.

Enumerate the tools and software you’ve utilized, especially advanced Excel features, and any business intelligence software. Explain how these tools enhance your analysis capabilities and reporting accuracy.

Discuss your meticulous approach to checking data and validating calculations. Share best practices you’ve developed over time for minimizing errors, along with the importance of thorough review processes.

Express your enthusiasm for Karat’s mission of improving the interviewing process and how your values align with the company. Highlight any specific elements of the company culture, such as inclusivity or innovation, that excite you about the opportunity.