Factory Controller

Description

We are looking for an **Industrial Finance Business Partner** to join our Supply Chain Finance team at our **Talismán** manufacturing plant in Mexico. **PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:** This position will support Unilever’s Talismán production facility by leading initiatives focused on cost reduction, process optimization, and improvement of operational efficiency. The role is responsible for challenging existing practices, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring timely and accurate execution of strategic projects to enhance the overall plant performance. **KEY OBJECTIVES:** * Monitor overall plant performance. * Manage the budgeting and forecasting process. * Execute monthly close ensuring full compliance, including risk and opportunity analysis. * Oversee cost improvement, restructuring, CAPEX, and sourcing projects; challenge assumptions, calculate sensitivities, and build business cases. * Provide financial expertise and ad hoc project support. * Ensure implementation of the Risk Management agenda at the production plant. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Conduct performance analysis to understand the P\&L and key financial KPIs that drive business decisions. * Collaborate with operational teams to ensure delivery of OTIF projects. * Drive digital transformation in financial analysis and reporting processes to enhance data analytics and decision-making. * Identify and lead opportunities for finance and performance management process improvement and automation. * Drive the financial performance of the Rosario plant in partnership with the leadership team and through the Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS). * Actively serve as a Business Partner to support decision-making processes. **WHAT DO YOU NEED TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE?** * University degree or equivalent certification in Accounting, Finance, or related fields. * 3\-5 years of experience in corporate finance or a similar role. * Prior experience in Supply Chain Finance is preferred. * Intermediate English \+ basic Portuguese (preferred). * Excellent analytical and communication skills, ability to perform under pressure. * Clear thinking: ability to see the big picture while also having interest in delving into details. * Ability to lead and drive digital transformation initiatives. * Team management and people development. * Proficiency in performance analysis and understanding of P\&L and key financial KPIs. Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.