Opex Leader: Plant Excellence & Cost Savings Champion

Grupo CreeSer; Ramos Arizpe; Remote; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Grupo CreeSer is seeking a Cost and Budget Analyst to join its accounting team. This remote-first role focuses on developing, analyzing, and managing cost accounting systems and budgets to improve efficiency and profitability in manufacturing processes.

You will provide management with accurate financial insights, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support audits and reporting while working from anywhere in Mexico.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of cost accounting, financial analysis, or budgeting.
• Experience developing and managing cost accounting systems and budgets.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Advanced Excel and ERP software (SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting systems and standards.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and cost drivers to identify optimization opportunities.
• Prepare detailed budgets and forecasts, monitor performance against budget, explain variances.
• Develop standard costing models and cost-benefit analyses for projects.
• Collaborate with production and operations to gather cost data and ensure accuracy.
• Assist in monthly financial statements and management reports focusing on cost and profitability.
• Support internal and external audits with cost accounting documentation and analysis.
• Identify and recommend process improvements in cost accounting and reporting.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions and accounting software to manage data.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Remote work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a highly skilled and analytical Cost and Budget Analystto join their accounting team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within Mexico. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, analyzing, and managing cost accounting systems and budgets to ensure financial efficiency and profitability. This role is critical for providing management with accurate financial insights to support strategic decision-making and operational improvements. We are looking for a proactive individual with strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, who can thrive in a remote work environment and contribute to the company's success. This role emphasizes a remote-first approach, ensuring seamless collaboration and productivity through digital tools and platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting systems and standards.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and cost drivers to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare detailed budgets and forecasts, monitoring actual performance against budget and providing explanations for significant variances.
• Develop and maintain standard costing models and perform cost-benefit analyses for new projects or initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and other departments to gather cost data and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports, focusing on cost and profitability aspects.
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant cost accounting documentation and analysis.
• Identify and recommend process improvements in cost accounting and financial reporting.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions and accounting software to manage and analyze financial data.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles and company policies related to cost management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or budgeting.
• Proven experience in developing and managing cost accounting systems and budgets.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex formulas) and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools is