Financial Planning Analyst

Swoon; Múzquiz; Hybrid; MXN 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst in Coahuila. This role involves delivering insights for cost improvements, optimizing performance, and supporting strategic financial planning. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance and 5+ years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a mix of onsite and remote work, making it a great opportunity for those looking to advance in FP&A.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of standard costing and inventory valuation.
• Fluent English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare P&L statements and manufacturing variance reports.
• Analyze budget vs. actual performance by service and cost center.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Financial Modeling

Variance Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

JD Edwards

Power BI

OneStream

Job description

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Are you a data-savvy finance professional who thrives at the intersection of operations and analytics?

We're seeking a Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst to join our a key business unit in Coahuila! This role is a key partner to operations, responsible for delivering insights that drive cost improvements, optimize manufacturing performance, and support strategic financial planning.

You’ll work hands-on with variance analysis, forecasting, and profitability reporting helping leadership make smarter, faster decisions.

What your day will look like:

• Prepare P&L statements, manufacturing variance reports, and cash flow statements
• Analyze budget vs. actual performance by service and cost center
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes (annual + quarterly)
• Identify trends and develop financial models for cost savings and operational efficiencies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate business cases and working capital initiatives

Why we love this role:

• High visibility into manufacturing performance and operations strategy
• Opportunity to partner closely with supply chain and production leadership
• Critical role in driving cost reduction and profitability improvement
• Great stepping stone to future leadership roles in FP&A or Controlling

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting
• Strong understanding of standard costing and inventory valuation
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP, JD Edwards, Power BI, or OneStream preferred
• Fluent English; strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and MX GAAP

This position requires 25% onsite presence in Muzquiz, Coahuila; the rest of your time would be spent working remotely. This is non-negotiable.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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