Strategic Cost Controller & Analytics Lead

Essity; Ecatepec de Morelos; Hybrid; MXN 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity Mexico seeks a Unit Controller to monitor variable costs, analyze variances, and develop solutions that improve operational and financial performance on the site.

You will lead cost analysis, support annual budgets and forecasts, and provide advisory services to plant administration while ensuring audit compliance and timely reporting.

Role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and proficiency with Excel and SAP AP1 in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Cost analysis experience in manufacturing.
• Advanced Excel and SAP AP1 proficiency.
• English level B2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Direct ownership of variable cost monitoring.
• Follow up of materials waste and inflation variance analysis.
• COGS savings calculation and tracking.
• Monthly warehouse closing and working capital reporting.
• Advise the plant's admin team on costs and overheads.
• Support annual budgets, forecasts and financial planning.
• Ensure audit/compliance adherence and timely follow-ups.
• Analyze variances and support action implementation.

Skills

Strong analytical and critical‑think

Effective communication and influence

Education

Finance, business administration or related engineering

Tools

Advanced Excel

SAP AP1

Job description

Essity Mexico seeks a Unit Controller to monitor variable costs, analyze variances, and develop solutions that improve operational and financial performance on the site.

You will lead cost analysis, support annual budgets and forecasts, and provide advisory services to plant administration while ensuring audit compliance and timely reporting.

Role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and proficiency with Excel and SAP AP1 in a manufacturing environment.