Operations Controller

Metso Corporation; Irapuato; Híbrido; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work flexibility

Global incentives program

Healthcare and wellbeing programs

Descripción de la vacante

Metso Corporation is seeking an Operations Controller, based in Irapuato, MX, to support both project and operational financial performance. The role begins as Project Controller during factory construction and transitions to Operations Controller as operations start.

You will manage planning, cost control, reporting and drive efficiency with data-driven analysis. The position emphasizes collaboration with factory management and cross-functional teams, focusing on accurate financial management

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in financial controlling, project controlling, manufacturing finance, or operational finance environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into business insights.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Nice to have: Experience supporting factory start-up projects, manufacturing operations, or capital investment projects in a global organization.

Responsabilidades

• Support the financial management and control of factory operations, ensuring accurate reporting and visibility of operational performance.
• Act as Project Controller during the factory construction phase, monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts, and financial risks.
• Analyze operational and financial performance, providing insights and recommendations to management for decision-making.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses in line with business requirements.
• Collaborate with factory management and project teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes, reporting tools, and performance management practices.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Herramientas

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

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Operations Controller

Primary Location: Irapuato, GUA, MX

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date:10/12/2026

Introduction

We are looking for an Operations Controller, Services BA Finance to join our Beneficiation, Dewatering & Hydrometallurgy Services Finance team. You will be responsible for supporting both project and operational financial performance, initially acting as Project Controller during the construction of a new factory and later transitioning into the Operations Controller role once operations are established. This involves financial planning, cost control, performance monitoring, reporting, compliance, and driving operational efficiency through data-driven analysis. Your role plays a crucial part in ensuring accurate financial management, operational performance, and informed business decision-making, which will positively impact profitability, cost effectiveness, and sustainable operational growth. In this position, you will report to the Finance Business Partner of the Business Line.

This position is mainly located at the Irapuato DDH factory, working closely with factory management and project teams. Flexible working arrangements may be available depending on business needs.

Team you belong to

You will join a team of finance and controlling professionals dedicated to delivering accurate financial reporting, operational insights, and business support to project and factory operations. We are currently working on the financial management of a factory construction project, while developing the financial processes, systems, reporting tools, and operational controls required to support future manufacturing operations.

We work closely with internal stakeholders, such as Factory Management, Project Managers, Global Project Control, Local Finance teams, and Operations Leadership. Our team culture is all about collaboration, accountability, analytical thinking, continuous improvement, and business partnership. The members in our team are located across local and global Metso operations, supporting both project execution and manufacturing activities.

What you'll do

• Support the financial management and control of factory operations, ensuring accurate reporting and visibility of operational performance.
• Act as Project Controller during the factory construction phase, monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts, and financial risks.
• Analyze operational and financial performance, providing insights and recommendations to management for decision-making.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses in line with business requirements.
• Collaborate with factory management and project teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes, reporting tools, and performance management practices.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in financial controlling, project controlling, manufacturing finance, or operational finance environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into business insights.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Nice to have: Experience supporting factory start-up projects, manufacturing operations, or capital investment projects in a global organization.

What’s in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose‑led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to occupational healthcare, wellbeing programs, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and a global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working possibilities to support balance and productivity.
• Growth:Learning opportunities, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

When joining Metso in Mexico, you can also benefit from:

• Competitive benefits plan
• Healthy living rewards
• Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year
• Engagement surveysGlobal incentive program tied to business and performance targets
  

We review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviews before the application deadline.
We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.