Location:
Kentucky, USA (preferred) or Monterrey, Mexico
About the Role
We are seeking a
Senior Cost & Inventory Specialist
to support manufacturing operations across North America. This position will serve as a key business partner to Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, and Plant Leadership teams, driving profitability, inventory accuracy, cost control, and operational performance.
The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing finance expertise with the ability to influence stakeholders and translate financial analysis into actionable business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead cost accounting, inventory valuation, and month-end close activities.
Manage standard costing, absorption, and manufacturing variance analysis.
Analyze inventory performance, material costs, labor, and overhead variances.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating planning processes.
Review and maintain product costing structures and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Develop financial analyses and reporting for plant and leadership teams.
Support audits, process improvements, and ERP/system enhancement initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of experience
in Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Plant Finance, or Manufacturing Finance.
Strong experience with:
Standard Costing




Inventory Valuation
Cost Variance Analysis
BOMs and Product Costing
Manufacturing Finance
Budgeting and Forecasting
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience in manufacturing environments; automotive, industrial, metals, or similar industries preferred.
Exposure to multi-site operations and U.S.-based manufacturing environments is a plus.
Preferred Systems
Experience with ERP platforms such as Oracle, QAD/MFG-Pro, SAP, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
Language
Fluent English required.
Candidates must be comfortable presenting analyses, leading discussions, and interacting with stakeholders across the United States.
Travel & Mobility
Travel as required to support manufacturing operations.
Candidates may be based in Kentucky or surrounding areas.
Candidates located in Monterrey, Mexico, should be open to future relocation opportunities to the United States.
Idóneo Profile
Highly analytical and data-driven.
Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior manufacturing finance professional looking to make a direct impact on operational and financial performance while supporting a growing North American manufacturing footprint.

📌 Senior Cost & Inventory Specialist (México)
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