Controlling Analyst Job ID: REF96301F

Continental; Mexico; On-site; PHP 2,470,881 - 3,882,813; Full time

Job summary

Continental Mexico seeks a Finance professional to lead cost control, budgeting, forecasting and FP&A activities for Cost Unit 154. You will prepare period expense forecasts, analyze variances, and support month‑end close with provisions and reclassifications.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Economics, Finance or Accounting, strong English, and hands‑on experience with SAP, Excel and Power BI. You will present insights to senior management and help drive cost efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Intermediate proficiency in professional English across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze period expense forecasts and budgets for Cost Unit 154, including cost center tool uploads and Tempo handover.
• Analyze and explain variations between forecast and actual periods, as well as between budget and forecast scenarios.
• Simulate profit and loss statements, including return on sales and EBIT calculations with commentary.
• Forecast markup and other income and expense line items with documentation.
• Prepare and maintain period expense overview charts, bridges, and B-charts for distribution.
• Develop and manage travel, marketing, and period expense dashboards with updates.
• Prepare and explain provisions accounting and related documentation.
• Create, modify, and execute forecast and budget cycles with controls and verification.
• Manage headcount changes reporting and FiRe notes verification.
• Create, modify, and track social cost cycles per policy.
• Evaluate commercial proposals for profitability and feasibility at standard/variable costs.
• Execute month-end closing procedures, including provisions creation, reclassifications, and movements.
• Manage car maintenance tracking, legal allocations, and WBS expense settings with cross-period comparisons.
• Administer eSR and related operational requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Communication with management

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Prepare and analyze period expense forecasts and budgets for Cost Unit 154, including cost center tool uploads and Tempo handover procedures.
• Analyze and explain variations between forecast and actual periods, as well as between budget and forecast scenarios.
• Simulate profit and loss statements, including return on sales and EBIT calculations with comprehensive commentary.
• Forecast markup and other income and expense line items with appropriate documentation.

Reporting & Dashboards:

• Prepare and maintain period expense overview charts, bridges, and B-charts for company-wide distribution.
• Develop and manage travel expenses, marketing expenses, and period expenses dashboards with timely updates.
• Prepare and explain provisions accounting and related documentation.

Budget & Forecast Management:

• Create, modify, and execute forecast and budget cycles with appropriate controls, documentation, and verification.
• Manage headcount changes reporting and verification of FiRe notes.
• Create, modify, and track social cost cycles in accordance with company policies.

Commercial & Strategic Analysis:

• Evaluate commercial proposals for profitability and technical feasibility at standard and variable cost levels.

Operational & Administrative Functions:

• Execute month‑end closing procedures, including provisions creation, reclassifications, and accounting movements.
• Manage company car maintenance tracking, legal allocation processes, and WBS period expense settings with period‑to‑period comparisons.
• Administer eSR and related operational requirements.

Additional Information

Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination‑free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Intermediate proficiency in professional English across listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in controlling, financial analysis, or related accounting functions.

Technical Knowledge & Expertise:

• Accounting & Financial Systems: Comprehensive understanding of accounting methodologies and proficiency with SAP, Excel, Power BI, and related enterprise systems.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, variance analysis, forecast‑to‑actual reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Cost Management: Solid knowledge of cost collection, analysis, and reporting methodologies for budgeting and forecasting.
• Business Acumen: Working knowledge of financial, controlling, and operational business processes.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to senior management and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Customer Centricity: Strategic orientation toward delivering value and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.