Plant Controller Jr.

talentiv; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 614,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

talentiv is seeking a Plant Controller Jr to drive financial operations at one of its key manufacturing sites in Mexico. You will work hands-on with Operations to ensure accuracy, cost control, and strong business decision-making in a high-visibility environment.

The role focuses on plant reporting, month-end close, cost monitoring, budgeting, forecasts, and internal controls with opportunities to influence profitability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in controlling/finance within manufacturing environments.
• Strong plant finance, cost accounting, and operational analysis.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting experience.
• ERP SAP experience; advanced Excel and data analysis.
• Advanced English proficiency; automotive or industrial manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute plant financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Lead month-end close activities, including variance analysis and cost performance tracking.
• Monitor and control manufacturing costs, including standard cost, BOMs, and cost centers.
• Partner with Operations to analyze productivity, efficiency, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial projections for the plant.
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate and statutory requirements.
• Support audits (internal and external) and ensure readiness of financial data.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to plant leadership for decision-making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

English proficiency

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Manufacturing finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are supporting a global manufacturing organization in the search for a Plant Controller Jr to contribute to the financial operation of one of its key sites in Mexico.

This role is designed for a hands‑on finance specialist who thrives in plant environments, working closely with Operations to ensure financial accuracy, cost control, and strong business decision‑making.

The position offers high visibility within the organization and direct impact on operational performance, profitability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and execute plant financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

• Lead month‑end close activities, including variance analysis and cost performance tracking

• Monitor and control manufacturing costs, including standard cost, BOMs, and cost centers

• Partner with Operations to analyze productivity, efficiency, and cost‑saving opportunities

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial projections for the plant

• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate and statutory requirements

• Support audits (internal and external) and ensure readiness of financial data

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to plant leadership for decision‑making

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in controlling/finance within manufacturing environments.

• Strong experience in plant finance, cost accounting, and operational analysis.

• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal) required.

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).

• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.

• Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing.

Job Offer:

• Monthly salary: MXN 55,000 – 65,000 (gross), depending on experience and qualifications.

• Benefits: Above statutory requirements.

• Work model: Plant-based role with strong on‑site presence and close collaboration with Operations.