Plant Controller

Confidential; Aguascalientes; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is conducting a search for an experienced Plant Controller to lead the financial performance of a complex manufacturing operation in Mexico. The role requires hands-on financial leadership, strong business acumen, and close partnership with plant leadership to drive cost optimization and profitability.

The ideal candidate combines solid manufacturing controllership with FP&A expertise, a proactive leadership style, and the ability to influence operational decisions across

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plant Controller or Plant Finance Manager within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong expertise in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, standard costing, and profitability analysis.
• Solid experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, CAPEX, working capital, cash flow, and P&L management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and their financial impact.
• Demonstrated ability to influence operational decisions and effectively challenge business partners.
• Previous experience leading finance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Professional English level, both written and spoken.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reviews.
• Oversee manufacturing costs, standard costing, cost variances, contribution margins, and product profitability.
• Partner with Operations leadership to identify improvement opportunities, challenge assumptions, and drive financial and operational performance.
• Develop and monitor financial initiatives focused on cost optimization, efficiency, and profitability improvement.
• Manage CAPEX evaluations, working capital, cash flow, and P&L performance.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Ensure financial accuracy, internal controls, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Lead and develop the plant finance team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to support business objectives.

Skills

Plant controller experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Power BI

Job description

We are conducting a confidential search for an experienced Plant Controller to lead the financial performance of a complex manufacturing operation.

This position requires a hands-on financial leader with strong business acumen, solid manufacturing controlling expertise, and the ability to partner closely with plant leadership to drive operational improvements, cost optimization, and profitability.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial and analytical capabilities with a proactive, influential leadership style and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reviews.


• Oversee manufacturing costs, standard costing, cost variances, contribution margins, and product profitability.


• Partner with Operations leadership to identify improvement opportunities, challenge assumptions, and drive financial and operational performance.


• Develop and monitor financial initiatives focused on cost optimization, efficiency, and profitability improvement.


• Manage CAPEX evaluations, working capital, cash flow, and P&L performance.


• Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.


• Ensure financial accuracy, internal controls, compliance, and timely reporting.


• Lead and develop the plant finance team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.


• Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to support business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plant Controller or Plant Finance Manager within the manufacturing industry.


• Strong expertise in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, standard costing, and profitability analysis.


• Solid experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, CAPEX, working capital, cash flow, and P&L management.


• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and their financial impact.


• Demonstrated ability to influence operational decisions and effectively challenge business partners.


• Previous experience leading finance teams in a manufacturing environment.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Professional English level, both written and spoken.


• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting financial and operational turnaround initiatives.


• Familiarity with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.


• General understanding of import/export operations and related financial implications.