About the Role We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Controller to lead the financial operations of our Foli Mexico manufacturing facility. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of technical expertise, manufacturing experience, and leadership capability to support both local operations and group-level financial governance.
This position will report directly to Group Finance at HQ, and to the local General Manager.
Key Responsibilities Oversee all aspects of financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls for the Foli Mexico entity, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS and local GAAP
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, working closely with group finance and local operational teams
Partner with external auditors and internal stakeholders to manage statutory and group audits
Ensure proper costing methodologies, inventory valuation, and physical inventory controls
Monitor and optimize working capital, with a focus on accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory turnover
Lead cash flow forecasting and management, including identifying risks and recommending mitigation actions
Analyze and monitor inventory levels, obsolescence, and cost trends; work with operations to drive inventory efficiency and accuracy
Implement and enforce internal controls, ensuring proper segregation of duties, risk mitigation, authorization and approval workflows, and vendor / customer onboarding protocols
Coordinate tax filings, regulatory compliance, and external reporting with internal and external advisors
Support the integration of financial systems and banking controls in line with group treasury and ERP policies
Prepare and review budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis, explain deviations and propose corrective actions
Provide leadership and development for the local finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and urgency
Serve as the key finance business partner to the local GM and commercial team, while maintaining a solid reporting line to Group Finance
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Mexican public accountant certification (Contador Público Certificado) strongly preferred; Exceptional candidates with equivalent qualifications and experience will also be considered.
Minimum 4 years of Big Four audit experience is required, ideally followed by hands-on controllership experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and Mexican GAAP
Excellent ERP and Excel skills, prior experience with MS D365 F&O; strongly preferred
Experience coordinating statutory and group audits
Proven success leading finance teams in a factory or industrial setting
Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements in a global organization
Comfortable working in a dynamic, hands-on environment with multiple stakeholders
High integrity, strong sense of accountability, and a solutions-oriented mindset
Excellent communication skills in both Spanish and English
Strong leadership presence with a collaborative, can-do attitude and a sense of urgency
Why Join Us? This role is an opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership position at a fast-growing, multinational manufacturing group. You’ll be empowered to build and improve the finance function locally, while working closely with global teams to ensure financial discipline, transparency, and operational excellence.
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