Senior Specialist, Business Finance Supply Chain and Equipments

Schneider Electric; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a Plant Business Finance Controller to support Pacifico manufacturing operations and partner with plant leadership to drive financial performance. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, monthly reviews, and cost management while ensuring strong internal controls.

With 6+ years in finance, manufacturing finance experience, ERP proficiency, and advanced Excel, you will translate complex data into actionable insights and influence strategic decisions across operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing finance, plant controlling, or operations finance.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost analysis, and internal controls.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience in multinational manufacturing organizations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to drive operational and financial performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial review processes.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, productivity, and KPIs to identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions.
• Ensure accurate month-end close activities, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Monitor balance sheet accounts and support audit, tax, and statutory compliance.
• Support capital investment evaluations and business cases.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and other business functions to achieve objectives.
• Lead and develop finance team members when applicable.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Excel skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

MBA / CPA / CMA

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Power BI

Tagetik

Job description

We are looking for a Plant Business Finance Controller to support our Pacifico manufacturing operations and serve as a key business partner to plant leadership. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, providing operational insights, leading planning processes, and ensuring strong financial controls across the site. The successful candidate will play a critical role in budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and strategic decision-making while helping the organization achieve its operational and financial objectives.

What You Will Do

• Partner with plant leadership to drive operational and financial performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial review processes.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, productivity, and key performance indicators to identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate month-end close activities, financial reporting, and compliance with internal control requirements.
• Monitor balance sheet accounts and support audit, tax, and statutory compliance activities.
• Support capital investment evaluations and business cases.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and other business functions to achieve financial and operational objectives.
• Lead and develop finance team members when applicable.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear and actionable business insights.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or operations environments.
• Ability to influence decision-making and drive accountability across teams.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing finance, plant controlling, or operations finance.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost analysis, and internal controls.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Preferred

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience in multinational manufacturing organizations.
• Knowledge of SAP, Tableau, Power BI, Tagetik, or similar systems.
• Previous leadership or people management experience.
• Experience supporting supply chain, operations, or industrial manufacturing environments.

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+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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