Plant Controller: Drive Profitability & Ops

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

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