Plant Controller

Loïacono Executive Search; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 670.000 - 781.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Loïacono Executive Search is representing an international Electronics Manufacturing Services company seeking a Plant Controller for the Guadalajara site. The role partners with Operations to drive financial performance, costing, and IFRS reporting across the manufacturing footprint.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, cost control, inventory valuation, and profitability analysis, ensuring accurate monthly close and strategic financial decision support for manufacturing leadership in a

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Plant Controller, Cost Controller or Industrial Controller within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing and manufacturing finance.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP FI/CO preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Fluent English.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the Finance Business Partner for Operations, supporting Production, Supply Chain, Engineering and Management teams.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, product profitability and cost variances, providing recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and monthly financial analysis processes.
• Monitor inventory valuation, standard costs and manufacturing variances.
• Perform detailed product costing, COGS analysis and margin analysis.
• Support pricing decisions and commercial profitability analysis.
• Coordinate monthly IFRS reporting packages and financial closing activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives together with Operations to optimize manufacturing costs and operational efficiency.
• Support investment analysis, CAPEX evaluation and business case development.
• Prepare management reports and KPIs to support strategic decision-making.

Conocimientos

Cost accounting

Inventory valuation

Manufacturing finance

Financial analysis

Operations collaboration

Forecasting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Herramientas

SAP FI/CO

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Plant Controller - Electronics Manufacturing Services - Guadalajara

Guadalajara - Full-time - 60K - 70K MXN gross (46K - 54K MXN after tax).

About the company

Our client is an international Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company serving leading global customers across multiple industries. Following its recent acquisition by a larger international group, the Guadalajara plant is experiencing strong growth and significant investments, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Plant Controller to become a key business partner for the site's leadership team.

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance & Administration, you will play a critical role in driving financial performance, supporting operational decision-making and ensuring accurate financial reporting across the manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Finance Business Partner for Operations, supporting Production, Supply Chain, Engineering and Management teams.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, product profitability and cost variances, providing recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and monthly financial analysis processes.
• Monitor inventory valuation, standard costs and manufacturing variances.
• Perform detailed product costing, COGS analysis and margin analysis.
• Support pricing decisions and commercial profitability analysis.
• Coordinate monthly IFRS reporting packages and financial closing activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives together with Operations to optimize manufacturing costs and operational efficiency.
• Support investment analysis, CAPEX evaluation and business case development.
• Prepare management reports and KPIs to support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Plant Controller, Cost Controller or Industrial Controller within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing and manufacturing finance.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP FI/CO preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and business acumen.
• Ability to work closely with Operations and influence business decisions.
• Fluent English.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing international EMS company.
• High visibility within both local and international management.
• Strategic role with strong interaction across Finance and Operations.
• Competitive compensation package and superior benefits.
• Long-term career development within an international group.