Regional Finance Controller, North America

Confidential; Belagavi District; On-site; INR 11,516,000 - 17,274,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential seeks a hands-on Regional Finance Controller to lead financial performance across our manufacturing sites in North America. This role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, and HR to drive profitability, cash flow, working capital, and governance.

You will own site P&L, lead budgeting and forecasting, and develop a high-performing regional finance team while ensuring strict financial discipline and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of finance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience owning and managing a full manufacturing P&L.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, working capital, and financial analysis.
• Experience supporting plant operations and partnering with manufacturing leadership teams.
• Strong ERP experience, preferably SAP.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and commercial acumen.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Proven track record of driving profitability, cost reduction, and cash flow improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial performance and P&L management of the manufacturing sites.
• Drive profitability through effective management of revenue, gross margins, productivity, labor, overheads, and operational costs.
• Partner closely with Site Leaders and functional heads to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial reviews, and performance reporting.
• Drive working capital improvements, including inventory, receivables, payables, and cash flow management.
• Ensure accurate product costing, margin analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Provide financial support for capital investments, customer quotations, and strategic business decisions.
• Establish strong financial controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and statutory requirements.
• Lead and develop the regional finance organization while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support business growth through data-driven decision-making and sound financial governance.

Skills

P&L ownership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Working capital management

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Integrity

Multi-site experience

Automotive manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Regional Finance Controller to lead financial performance across our manufacturing sites in North America. This role is a key member of the regional leadership team with responsibility for driving profitability, cash flow, working capital, financial discipline, and operational performance.

The successful candidate will be a strong business partner to Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, and HR, ensuring financial accountability across the organization. This role requires an individual who can challenge decisions, control costs, improve margins, and drive sustainable business performance through strong financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the financial performance and P&L management of the manufacturing sites.
• Drive profitability through effective management of revenue, gross margins, productivity, labor, overheads, and operational costs.
• Partner closely with Site Leaders and functional heads to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial reviews, and performance reporting.
• Drive working capital improvements, including inventory, receivables, payables, and cash flow management.
• Ensure accurate product costing, margin analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Provide financial support for capital investments, customer quotations, and strategic business decisions.
• Establish strong financial controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and statutory requirements.
• Lead and develop the regional finance organization while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support business growth through data-driven decision-making and sound financial governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of finance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience owning and managing a full manufacturing P&L.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, working capital, and financial analysis.
• Experience supporting plant operations and partnering with manufacturing leadership teams.
• Strong ERP experience, preferably SAP.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and commercial acumen.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Proven track record of driving profitability, cost reduction, and cash flow improvements.

Location & Travel

This position is based in Mexico. Candidates must be willing to relocate. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided to the successful candidate in accordance with company policy.