Plant Controller – Automotive (Querétaro, Mexico)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; MXN 664.000 - 898.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Monthly salary 70k MXN

Savings fund 6%

Extra days off

Special leave

Pension plan

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Legal benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Sika is seeking a Plant Controller in Mexico to provide financial leadership at the plant level, ensuring internal control compliance while driving cost efficiency, profitability, and operational performance. You will partner with plant and operations leadership on cost analysis, financial reporting, and business decisions.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in plant finance, strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and systems like SAP S4/Hana and Hyperion, plus advanced Excel proficiency.

Formación

• 5–7 years of experience in plant finance and cost accounting.
• Proven experience in cost analysis, financial reporting, and month-end closing processes.
• Experience working closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams.
• Exposure to profitability improvement initiatives (EBIT optimization).

Conocimientos

Cost accounting

GAAP principles

Variance analysis

Inventory management

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

SAP S4/Hana

Hyperion

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Financial analysis

Organizational skills

Cross-functional communication

Influence leadership

Results-driven

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/BA/Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

SAP S4/Hana

Hyperion

Advanced Excel

Descripción del empleo

• Global Contract type: Permanent
• Area: Automotive/Industry Americas
• Global Department: Finance

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.

We are looking for a highly skilled Plant Controller to provide financial leadership at the plant level, ensuring compliance with internal control systems while driving cost efficiency, profitability, and operational performance.

This role plays a key part in supporting operations through cost analysis, financial reporting, and business decision-making, acting as a strategic partner for the plant and operations leadership.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering.

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in plant finance and cost accounting
• Proven experience in cost analysis, financial reporting, and month-end closing processes.
• Experience working closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams.
• Exposure to profitability improvement initiatives (EBIT optimization).

Specific Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and GAAP principles.
• Variance analysis (standard vs. actual costs) and cost control.
• Inventory management and production cost tracking.
• Financial reporting (P&L, efficiency reports, cost/kg, sales analysis).
• Forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Systems knowledge:
  • SAP S4/Hana
  • Hyperion
  • Advanced Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and support decision-making.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to influence operations and leadership teams.
• Results-driven mindset with focus on continuous improvement.

At Sika, trust is our most important value. We believe in the capabilities, commitment, and integrity of all our employees, every day.

That is why we offer an attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package, designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.

Our benefits include:

• Monthly salary: $70,000.00
• 6% savings fund
• Additional days off beyond statutory requirements
• Special leave programs
• Pension plan
• Life insurance
• Major medical expenses insurance
• Legal benefits, including vacation and annual bonus