The Investment Control Specialist manages the lifecycle of fixed assets, including planning, execution, and reporting on investment initiatives to optimize resources and aid strategic decision-making.
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The Investment Control Specialist is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and management throughout the entire lifecycle of fixed assets. This includes planning, execution, authorization, payment, adoption, capitalization, depreciation, and asset retirement. This role requires strong skills in investment planning, control, and monitoring, offering technical support, advisory services, audits, and specialized coordination to various departments within the company. The position ensures the delivery of accurate and timely information to both internal and external stakeholders, enabling optimal resource utilization and cost-benefit evaluation to support strategic decision-making by management. The specialist is also accountable for the optimization and control of NMEX’s fixed assets to maintain a healthy and competitive cost structure in alignment with accounting and maintenance standards.
Key Responsibilities
· Coordinate medium- and long-term investment planning (3, 5, and 10 years) across Nissan Regional functional areas.
· Manage the annual CAPEX budget to ensure optimal and timely utilization (cash flow management).
· Evaluate cost-reduction investment initiatives using financial tools such as NPV, Payback, and ROI.
· Monitor project execution and timelines using Gantt charts and collaborate with functional teams.
· Develop project structures and detailed WBS (budget line items) in SAP.
· Manage SAP system related to CAPEX budget assignation and budget adjustments.
· Lead CAPEX vs. OPEX meetings to determine appropriate resource allocation.
· Generate CAPEX payment reports by function and entity in SAP, and support variance analysis.
· Validate budgets, review justification documents, authorize purchase baskets, and follow up on approvals for PO creation via Zycus.
· Prepare executive presentations on investment progress and status for each department.
· Engage in cross-functional activities to meet objectives and ensure efficient resource use.
· Conduct on-site reviews of investment progress versus payment milestones.
· Ensure proper adoption and payment tracking of investment projects for asset capitalization.
· Support CAPEX control through physical monitoring, document integration, and accounting record reviews to ensure accurate registration and capitalization.
· Maintain effective communication with finance, accounting, and procurement teams.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in:
· Industrial Engineering
· Actuarial Science
· Business Administration
· Finance
Experience
Minimum of 3 years in:
· Project management and evaluation
· Financial areas
· Cost control
· Fixed asset and CAPEX management
Skills & Competencies
Languages: Advanced English
Technical Skills:
· Advanced Excel (including programming and macros)
· Intermediate to advanced SAP PRD module
· Project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Smartsheet, Asana, Salesforce)
· Power Bi
Core Competencies:
· Strong interpersonal communication
· Team collaboration
· Financial and numerical analysis
· Negotiation and coordination with management teams
· Proficiency in digital tools to enhance efficiency
· Willingness to travel
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
· Accuracy and timeliness of CAPEX reporting
· Percentage of CAPEX budget utilization
· Number of successful investment initiatives evaluated and implemented
· Compliance rate with internal and external audit requirements
· Efficiency in project execution and milestone tracking
· Reduction in asset capitalization delays
· Improvement in cost-benefit analysis outcomesAguascalientes Aguascalientes Mexico
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The Company
HQ: Yokohama, Kanagawa
160,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1933
What We Do
At Nissan Motor Corporation, we are transforming how people live and drive — and we need passionate innovators to help us create a more sustainable future. As a global automotive leader, we take pride in enriching the lives of our employees and believe your passion, talent, and dedication are essential to our success. That’s why we provide career growth opportunities to help you move ahead, internal mobility so you can explore other career paths, and a healthy work-life balance so you always feel your best. In the spirit of “doing what others don’t dare to do,” we value your knowledge and life experience. We work to ensure all employees have a voice and always feel comfortable using it.
Join us on our journey into a future of possibility, and experience a career as exhilarating as the open road.
Why Work With Us
Nissan is a global company driven by the accomplishments of our employees. We find pride in our continued commitment to diversity and an exciting lineup of vehicles. Simply put, we are at the intersection of people, transportation, and the environment which keeps us at the forefront of innovation.
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