M26268 Program Finance Business Partner (Locally Recruited)

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.  For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

We are seeking 2 Senior Finance Business Partners to support assigned programs and scientific leadership with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, portfolio analysis, and strategic decision support. The role provides end-to-end financial oversight across the grant lifecycle, including proposal development, implementation, donor reporting, and closeout. It is also responsible for identifying and managing financial risks, funding gaps, and compliance issues, while mentoring junior finance staff and supporting the delivery of standardized program finance services.

Key Responsabilities:

• Serve as the senior finance business partner to assigned programs and scientific leadership.
• Provide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, portfolio analysis, and strategic decision support.
• Lead financial oversight throughout the grant lifecycle, including proposal development, implementation, donor reporting, and closeout.
• Identify and manage financial risks, funding gaps, and compliance issues.
• Mentor junior finance staff and support delivery of standardized program finance services.

• • Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• • Professional accounting qualification preferred.
• • 8–10 years of experience in financial management, donor-funded programs, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering.
• • Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and financial modeling skills.
• • Experience supporting complex multi-project portfolios and ERP-based financial environments.

• Advance English Level (C1).

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.

This position will remain open until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.