PLANT CONTROLLER

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive supplier in EL SALTO, JALISCO is seeking a Plant Controller to manage financial operations of the manufacturing plant. Responsibilities include financial planning, costing, and reporting, alongside team leadership. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and 5+ years of financial controlling experience in a manufacturing environment. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the company.

Formación

• 5+ years in financial controlling within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as Plant Controller.
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and internal control frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly variance reports.
• Analyze manufacturing costs including material and labor variances.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements.

Conocimientos

Financial Planning & Analysis

Costing

Leadership

Decision-making

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Descripción del empleo

PLANT CONTROLLER

Location: EL SALTO, JALISCO

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

JOB OBJECTIVE

The Plant Controller is responsible for managing all financial operations of the manufacturing plant. This role combines accounting expertise with strategic leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, cost control, and compliance with company policies. This role provides quantitative and qualitative analysis to guide plant decisions and implements governance to control costs and expenses. Acting as a key business partner to plant management, providing insights that drive operational efficiency and profitability

YOUR TASKS

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly variance reports & monitor actual results against budget and provide actionable recommendations.
• Costing: Analyze manufacturing costs, including material, labor, and overhead variances.
• Reporting & Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate financial statements & coordinate internal and external audits and address findings.
• Operational Support: Partner with plant leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities & Support capital expenditure requests and track project spending.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop the plant controller jr.
• Internal Controls: Maintain robust systems to safeguard financial assets and ensure compliance.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (preferred).
• Previous experience as Plant Controller.
• Minimum 5 years in financial controlling within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CAPEX and manufacturing processes.
• Leadership and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and internal control frameworks.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req17187.

Isabella Lemmen Meyer