Senior Financial Plant Analyst
Location: Mex, San Luis Potosi, SLP

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)

Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasts, and long‑range planning processes for the plant.

Provide detailed variance analysis vs. Plan, Short‑Term Range (STR), and Prior Year, including drivers such as volume, price, mix, and cost.

Deliver actionable insights to improve plant profitability and optimize cost structure.

Support scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and business case development for Mabe programs.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

Oversee standard costing processes, including cost rollups, BOM accuracy, and routing validation.

Standardize KPI reporting and manufacturing variance analysis across the plant.

Analyze key variances, including labor, overhead, material usage, scrap, and purchase price variance (PPV).

Maintain detailed tracking of base manufacturing costs and Mabe allocation structures.

Partner with Sourcing, Mabe Finance, and Microenterprise teams to identify cost reduction opportunities and drive productivity improvements.

Operational Business Partnering

Act as a key financial advisor to the Microenterprise and Operations teams.

Drive accountability for key performance indicators.

Support Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Translate operational metrics into financial impact and strategic recommendations.

Export & Regional Finance Integration

Provide financial oversight of export business (GE Appliances U.S.), including:

Transfer pricing alignment

Margin analysis by product line and SKU

Freight and logistics cost impact

Partner with Commercial and Supply Chain teams to manage cross‑border flows and profitability.

Incorporate FX impacts and exposure analysis into financial reporting and decision‑making.

Monthly Close, Reporting & Controls





Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial close, including journal entries, accruals, and reserves.

Prepare management reporting packages for plant and regional leadership.

Lead GEA audit support (internal and external) and drive remediation of control gaps.

Ensure adherence to internal controls and corporate financial policies.

Position Competencies (Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Strong strategic thinking with a solid operational and manufacturing orientation.

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions and geographies.

Excellent communication skills; bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.

High resilience and adaptability in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Strong ownership mindset and execution discipline.

Core Capabilities

Independent Execution: Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute plant finance activities independently, ensuring timely delivery of forecasts and close processes.

Multitasking & Delivery: Effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Financial Analysis & Problem Solving: Apply strong analytical skills to evaluate results, perform variance analysis, and identify risks and opportunities.

Systems & Data Management: Leverage financial systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel capabilities to extract, validate, and analyze financial data.

Influential Communication: Clearly communicate financial insights, policies, and requirements to internal stakeholders and external partners.





Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with Sourcing Finance, Mabe Finance, Shared Services, and regional teams to support business decisions and resolve issues.

Educational and Experiential Background
Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

Experience

Typically requires a university degree (or equivalent experience) and at least five years of relevant experience, including three years in a manufacturing environment.

Experience in:

Export‑oriented manufacturing environments

Inflationary and FX‑sensitive markets

Technical Skills

Strong expertise in cost accounting and standard costing, financial planning and modeling, variance analysis in complex environments.

Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Advanced Excel and data analytics capabilities.

Solid understanding of US GAAP / IFRS and Mexican statutory reporting.

Working Conditions

Up to 10% domestic travel may be required.

Primary work environment is within a manufacturing plant.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on business needs.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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