Manufacturing Costing & Plant Performance Analyst

IFF; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Cost Analyst in Mexico City (Azcapotzalco) for a hybrid role. You will partner with Plant Managers, analyze cost development, and coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to drive productivity and cost efficiency.

You will maintain standard costing templates, govern material data, and prepare monthly plant reports, collaborating with global teams on IT and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of cost analysis or financial planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in English (intermediate) and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as financial partner to Plant Managers with cost insights.
• Analyze product cost development, unit costs, and productivity metrics.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process at the plant level.
• Maintain standard costing templates and governance of material master data.
• Lead monthly production cost variance forecasting with plant leadership.
• Prepare monthly plant reports using global tools and plant analysis.
• Support Integrated Operations and help meet productivity targets.
• Participate in global projects related to process and IT improvements.

Skills

Intermediate English

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Standard costing

ERP (SAP)

Cross-functional comms

Internal controls

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

IFF is seeking a Cost Analyst in Mexico City (Azcapotzalco) for a hybrid role. You will partner with Plant Managers, analyze cost development, and coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to drive productivity and cost efficiency.

You will maintain standard costing templates, govern material data, and prepare monthly plant reports, collaborating with global teams on IT and process improvements.