Overview
Ice Cream Finance Administration Lead Mexico Jobs in Tultitlá de Mariano Escobedo, México, Mexico at The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Title: Ice Cream Finance Administration Lead Mexico
Company: The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Location: Tultitlá de Mariano Escobedo, México, Mexico
Life tastes better with ice cream
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
LOOKING FOR THE JOB OF YOUR DREAMS?
Join THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY!
ROLE: ICE CREAM MEXICO FINANCE ADMINISTRATION LEAD
Function: Finance
Reports to: CFO Ice Cream Mexico
Scope: Key member of ICLT Ext Mexico (Finance DSD Lead)
Location: Mexico
Terms & Conditions: Local, Full-time employee.
Company Overview
You will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we are separating from Unilever.
Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses, and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organization. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
Job Purpose
This position is ultimately responsible for the end-to-end financial operation of the Ice Cream Business Agencies in Mexico.
Role
As part of the Ice Cream success, the appointment of a strong Finance lead is critical to the delivery TMICC leadership & people standards, turnover and profit ambitions for the brand and therefore plays a key role in helping drive the broader business agenda through:
- End-to-end responsibility of the finance administration function in the country (Turnover €400m)
- Financial rigor and proactive risk management in controlling, accounting, and business performance
- Creating a business fit for purpose in design, cost, and agility to drive a strong growth and profit agenda with a strong stakeholder management
- Manage Administration Team in 40 DSD Agencies and deliver transform agenda and team upskilling. (more than +150 pp)
The appointment of an experienced finance professional will be critical to assist in successfully navigating and leveraging the global capabilities of TMICC, while avoiding the some of the corporate and local complexities of an integrated multi-national business. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to become a better you. This position has high exposure in the leadership team and is considered the position that can take you to the next level.
What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be
The Administrative & Financial Manager for the Ice Cream Agencies, is responsible for leading the most critical administrative operation within Helados Holanda Mexico business. This role ensures full financial and operational integrity across 40 Ice Cream Agencies, overseeing inventory accuracy, cash collection, document controls, POD processing, cabinet asset management, and overall compliance within the distribution model that serves the traditional trade and convenience channels. He/She will drive profitable growth and assert our market leadership and it is required to take ownership of all the levers of the value chain to drive the financial growth model and deliver the business results. Your mission in the country is crucial.
- 1. End-to-End Financial & Administrative Leadership of Ice Cream Agencies
- Serve as the Finance and Administrative Operations Controller for all Ice Cream distribution centers (Agencies) across Mexico.
- Ensure robust financial and operational governance across 40+ locations, overseeing cash handling, inventories, fixed assets, administrative processes, and compliance.
- Lead administrative teams responsible for daily route reconciliation, cash collection, inventory control, POD processing, credit documentation, and general agency administration.
- 2. Cash Collection, Credit & Collections
- Oversee the complete cash collection process for direct sales distribution routes (traditional trade, convenience, pharma).
- Ensure full accuracy, safeguarding, and daily reconciliation of cash inflows.
- Strengthen credit and collection processes by ensuring POD integrity, documentation accuracy, and alignment with national/local credit teams.
- 3. Inventory, Fixed Assets & Cabinet Control
- Guarantee strong control over inventories and fixed assets across all distribution centers.
- Oversee asset management processes including cabinets/cold equipment, contracts, deployment, recoveries, and traceability.
- Ensure alignment between physical stock, system records, and route sales.
- 4. Financial Performance Management & P&L Discipline
- Drive sustainable sales and profit growth, securing a healthy business from top to bottom of the P&L.
- Partner with Mexico’s Leadership Team to translate business performance into actions that strengthen profitability, cost discipline, and investment returns.
- Provide financial insights and challenge commercial decisions for both retail and direct sales channels.
- 5. Strategic Finance & Decision Support
- Translate the IC strategy into a clear financial leadership agenda, defining long‑term and short‑term performance targets to deliver growth, profit, market share, and operational excellence.
- Lead investment strategy for commercial activities, ensuring ROI, resource prioritization, and budget alignment.
- Drive resource allocation across the Agencies to support strategic decision‑making and operational resilience.
- 6. Risk Management, Controls & Audit
- Secure a strong control environment across all Ice Cream distribution centers.
- Lead internal audits and implement corrective actions to strengthen control discipline and reduce operational risk.
- Proactively identify financial and operational risks, creating mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.
- 7. Operational Excellence, Digitalization & Transformation
- Co‑lead the transformation journey of the Ice Cream Mexico organization toward greater agility and efficiency.
- Lead digital and automation initiatives that simplify administrative processes, improve visibility, and enhance financial control.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement across administrative and financial workflows.
- 8. Leadership of a 150+ Person Team
- Lead, mentor, and develop a large administrative and financial operations team across all Agencies.
- Build analytical, operational, and financial capabilities within the broader finance organization.
- Foster a culture of accountability, ethics, high performance, and operational excellence.
Experiences & Qualifications
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Strong financial and business acumen with experience in owning a P&L.
- Finance Leader with clear capability to navigate through operations in DSD (short term) and Strategy in BU (long term)
- Agile mindset and WoW: accountability, trust, empowerment, collaboration.
- Always in service of our consumers, customers, and teams, unlocking team’s barriers.
- Solid strategic thinker, not easily distracted by tactical pressure.
- Previous experience in the FMCG/Ice Cream category or distribution centers management is highly desirable.
- The candidate should be a Spanish and English speaker.
Skills
- Embrace a high growth mindset with strong love for consumers and customers.
- Ability to manage multiple business models and complexity to ensure an end-to-end executional excellence.
- Experience of working effectively in cross functional teams.
- Have strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills with diverse, multi-functional senior stakeholders.
- Business acumen & data driven decision making.
- Ability to understand the big picture but also comfortable with details and managing the operations.
Leadership
- You will be a Leader of Change, not only in the finance function but across the business. People will look to you to provide safety in a storm, and you also appropriately challenge others to get even better results.
- Lead and creating a psychologically safe environment are crucial.
- You will role model resilience and care. You´ll navigate these uncertain times by flexing plans and your leadership style, always with authenticity.
- Generate the correct connections at all levels of the organization will be important for your success.
- Empathetic listening and high performing teams’ development.
- Building and managing cross-country & virtual teams
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CREATE THE FUTURE OF ICE CREAM?
To apply, you must do so online. Please don’t forget to upload your CV.
Your application will be reviewed based on our requirements, and we will contact you shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.
TMICC embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
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Why join us?
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed – both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy – and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?
If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
Additional Information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage people with all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Māori and Pacific Peoples.
