Regional Finance Controller, North America

Confidential; Vadodara; On-site; INR 6,715,000 - 11,192,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a hands-on Regional Finance Controller to lead financial performance across manufacturing sites. You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering and HR to drive profitability, cash flow and working capital, while upholding financial discipline.

The role requires challenging decisions, strong financial leadership, and the ability to influence across sites. Based in Mexico with relocation support and visa sponsorship offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of finance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Own and manage 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.
• ERP experience, preferably SAP.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• High 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 revenue, margins, productivity, and costs.
• Partner with Site Leaders to identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, monthly reviews, and reporting.
• Drive working capital improvements: inventory, receivables, payables, cash flow.
• Ensure accurate product costing, margin analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Provide financial support for capital investments, quotations, and decisions.
• Establish robust financial controls and compliance with policies and statutory requirements.
• Lead and develop the regional finance organization and drive continuous improvement.
• Support business growth with data-driven decision making and governance.

Skills

Financial leadership

P&L management

Cost accounting

Forecasting

Excel modeling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Integrity

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

MS 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.