Regional Finance Controller, North America

Confidential; Varanasi; On-site; INR 6,715,000 - 14,550,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Regional Finance Controller to lead financial performance across manufacturing sites in North America and requires a strong partner to Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering and HR. You will challenge decisions, control costs, improve margins and drive sustainable business performance.

The role entails owning P&L, driving working capital improvements, and leading budgeting, forecasting and governance to enable data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Finance or related field.
• 10+ years of finance leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ownership of full manufacturing P&L.
• Strong cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, working capital and financial analysis experience.
• Experience supporting plant operations and partnering with manufacturing leadership teams.
• ERP experience, preferably SAP.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity, accountability and commercial acumen.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites, automotive manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial performance and P&L management of multiple manufacturing sites.
• Drive profitability by managing revenue, gross margins, productivity and operating costs.
• Partner with site leaders and functional heads to identify risks, opportunities and improvements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, monthly reviews, and performance reporting.
• Improve working capital through inventory, receivables, payables and cash flow management.
• Ensure accurate product costing, margin analysis and financial forecasting.
• Provide financial support for capital investments and strategic decisions.
• Establish strong financial controls and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Lead and develop the regional finance organization with accountability culture.
• Support business growth through data-driven governance.

Skills

P&L ownership

Cost accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Profitability improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance

Tools

SAP

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.