ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Our client, a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier, is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to join its manufacturing leadership team at its facility in Cuautitlan, Estado de México.
This is a strategic finance leadership role responsible for overseeing all plant financial activities, partnering closely with Operations to improve profitability, optimize manufacturing costs, support capital investments, and drive business performance in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
The adecuado candidate combines strong financial expertise with a hands-on approach, excellent business partnering skills, and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all financial activities for the manufacturing facility.
Prepare monthly financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and annual operating plans.
Analyze manufacturing variances including labor, material, overhead, scrap, and inventory.
Partner with Plant Management to identify cost reduction and productivity improvement opportunities.
Monitor plant KPIs and provide financial analysis to support operational decision-making.
Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
Perform profitability analysis by product, customer, and manufacturing process.
Oversee inventory accuracy, physical inventories, cycle counts, and inventory valuation.
Support capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning, justification, tracking, and post-project reviews.
Lead monthly closing activities ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinate internal and external audits.
Analyze working capital performance including inventory, receivables, and payables.
Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
Lead, coach, and develop the Plant Finance team.




Serve as the primary financial business partner to the Plant Manager and Operations Leadership Team.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, MBA and/or CPA is a plus.
Minimum 7-10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience within manufacturing.
Minimum 3 years in a Plant Controller or Senior Manufacturing Finance leadership role.
Experience within the automotive industry (Tier 1 preferred).
Strong understanding of:
Standard Cost and Manufacturing Cost Accounting
Budgeting & Forecasting
Inventory Controls
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;)
Internal Controls
CAPEX Management
Variance Analysis
Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
Advanced Excel skills.
ERP experience.
Power BI or similar reporting tools are a plus.
Fluent English required.
Desired Competencies:
Strategic business partner
Strong analytical thinking
Results-oriented
Excellent communication skills
Leadership and people development
High integrity and accountability
Decision-making based on data
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to influence cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving skills
What You'll Be Responsible For:
Financial Performance
Cost Control
Manufacturing Profitability
Budget Accuracy
Forecast Reliability
Inventory Accuracy
Compliance & Internal Controls
Operational Financial Support
Capital Investment Analysis
Continuous Financial Improvement
Ideal Background:
We are particularly interested in professionals who have worked in:
Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers
High-volume Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing environments
Multi-product manufacturing plants
International manufacturing organizations
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a globally recognized automotive manufacturer.
Be a key member of the Plant Leadership Team.
Influence strategic and operational decisions.
Work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent opportunity for long-term career growth within a global organization.

📌 Plant Controller (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Optima Organizational Solutions
📍 Ciudad de México