Location: monterrey / mexicoreports to: director controllingdepartment: financerole purposethe plant controller is responsible for the financial controlling and performance management of the manufacturing site in mexico.
the role ensures transparent, accurate, and timely financial information, supports operational decision-making, and drives cost efficiency, profitability, and compliance with corporate and local requirements.key responsibilitiesfinancial analysis, cost & performance controlling- analyze variances between actual results and forecast; provide clear explanations and corrective action proposals- monitor key performance indicators (kpis) related to production, costs and efficiency- support productivity, efficiency, and cost-reduction initiatives together with plant managementreporting & management support- prepare monthly management reports for local ops review- act as a business partner to plant management- provide financial analyses and simulations for local decisions regarding capex and make-or-buy evaluationsaccounting & compliance- ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and local regulations e.g. Annex24- support month-end and year-end closing activities in cooperation with accounting/controlling in germany- coordinate internal audits and ensure proper documentationprocess improvement & systems- drive continuous improvement of local controlling processes and reporting tools- support implementation and optimization of systems (finance related)- ensure data accuracy, transparency, and standardization according to corporate guiderequirements- bachelor's or master's degree in finance, controlling, accounting, business administration, or a related field- over 5 years of experience in controlling or finance, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment- strong experience with plant or operational controlling- familiarity with standard costing, margin analysis, and industrial kpis- strong analytical and problem-solving skills- solid understanding of us gaap; knowledge of local mexican accounting and tax environment is a plus- advanced excel skills: experience with erp systems (sap preferred) and power-bi- business partner mindset with the ability to challenge and influencerange: 120,000 to 130,000 mxn/per month