A manufacturing plant within the packaging and food industry is seeking a Junior Factory Controller to provide financial and operational support through cost analysis, budget management, and performance monitoring. This role is responsible for ensuring financial visibility and control over plant operations while partnering closely with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance teams.

The Junior Factory Controller will participate in monthly financial close activities, analyze production cost variations, monitor manufacturing KPIs, support budgeting and rolling forecasts, and assist with profitability analysis across production lines. This position also oversees CAPEX and OPEX tracking, inventory validation, and financial reporting for plant leadership.

The role requires active involvement in continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, operational efficiency, productivity improvements, and financial governance. This position serves as a key business partner to plant leadership by providing actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

- Participate in monthly plant financial close processes

- Analyze variances in production costs, scrap, labor, fixed expenses, conversion costs, and inventories

- Track and report manufacturing financial and operational KPIs

- Support annual budget preparation and rolling forecast processes

- Conduct profitability and efficiency analysis for production lines

- Monitor and control CAPEX and OPEX expenditures

- Generate financial reports and presentations for plant leadership





- Validate inventory levels and productive consumption

- Provide financial support to Plant Manager and operational leaders

- Participate in continuous improvement and cost-reduction projects

- Ensure proper control of cost centers and plant accounting structures

- Support compliance with financial controls and internal procedures

Requirements

> - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
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> - 1–3 years of experience in controlling, finance, accounting, or manufacturing finance preferred
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> - Experience in manufacturing, packaging, food production, or industrial operations is a plus
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> - Strong understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis
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> - Knowledge of manufacturing operations and KPI structures
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> - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
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> - ERP system experience preferred
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> - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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> - Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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> - Ability to work in a fast-paced plant environment

Benefits

> - Competitive salary of MXN $55,000
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> - Full-time stable employment
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> - Career growth opportunities in manufacturing finance and plant controlling
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> - Exposure to plant leadership and strategic decision-making
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> - Cross-functional experience with Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Production
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> - Participation in operational excellence and continuous improvement projects
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> - Professional development in budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization
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> - Opportunity to directly impact plant profitability and operational performance

📌 Junior Factory Controller (México)
🏢 Aspire Recruitment Solutions
📍 México