Description
The Plant Controller is a key member of the plant leadership team and a strategic business partner to the Plant Manager and operations leaders. This role drives financial performance, supports decision\-making, and ensures the plant meets its operational and financial targets.
Unlike traditional roles, this position is highly focused on business partnering, as transactional accounting activities are handled by a Financial Solutions Center.
**Job Requirements**
**Key Responsibilities**
* Partner with Plant Manager and leadership team to drive business performance
* Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes
* Analyze plant performance (costing, variances, margins) and provide actionable insights
* Support investment decisions and capital projects (CAPEX, automation, etc.)
* Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
* Manage standard costing and support inventory control
* Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate policies
**What your background should look like**
**Profile**
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
* Proven experience as a Plant Controller in a manufacturing environment (must\-have)
* Strong background in cost accounting, standard costing, and financial analysis
* Experience partnering with operations and influencing decision\-making
* SAP and advanced Excel skills preferred
* MBA or professional certification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA) is a plus
* Advanced English
**Competencies**
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
**Job Locations:**
**Posting City:** TECATE BC
**Job Country:** Mexico
**Travel Required:** Less than 10%
**Requisition ID:** 152041
**Workplace Type:** Onsite
**External Careers Page:** Finance \& Accounting