.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 looking for a proactive, self-driven, and service-focused professional to join our team as the Deputy Director of Finance. This position will be based at CIMMYT HQ's in Texcoco, Mexico.Specific duties:Support the Director of Finance in establishing the tactical and operational work plan of the department based on the long-term Excellence in Operations Strategy and monitoring the progress thereof.Officer in charge in case of absence of the Director of Finance.Coordinate updates in organizational-wide Finance policies and procedures.Coordinates responses to Internal and External audit observations and institutional wide improvement areas as part of the organizational wide Combined Assurance model, including enterprise risk management.Monitors the effectiveness and performance of the global finance functions through a KPI performance management system.Lead the Finance integration function globally, overseeing the financial planning and reporting frameworks for CIMMYT's integrated grant portfolio, including the CGIAR Science Programs & Accelerators (P25-30) across all CIMMYT's research programs.Establishes the financial framework for P25-P30 research portfolio in alignment with the updated Window 1&2 operational funding framework, structure, and guidelines.Develop and monitor an institutional-wide Finance Quality Assurance program throughout the entire project life cycle (financial design, governance, implementation, monitoring, and closing) across all CIMMYT programs, in coordination with other Finance Units, PFMs, and Research teams, prioritizing.Implement and maintain a harmonized budget management framework (systems & procedures) across all CIMMYT research programs to ensure accurate budget management for:Pre-pipeline (budget envelopes) and pipeline management.Detailed budgeting for contract management.Timely Budget realignments across all programs.Consistent Solution framework for common donor restrictions across all programs. Become a Center of Excellence in managing financial regulations of the entire portfolio of funders.Approach and train Country Office Staff on budget management, key risks and controls