Plant Controller

• Plant Finance Controller with focus on compliance, cost control, fixed assets, financial planning and analysis, lead and support development forecast and budget in plant. Partner with Plant Manager, Staff Plant, in addition with Central Areas from PC&L, Engineering, SCM, Accounting and Commercial Teams to understand and develop manufacturing/ production plans, operational cost forecast, analyze variances, drive margin improvement and ensure forecast accuracy.

Roles and Responsabilities:

• Control and compliance e.g. financial books, standard costs, inventory, payroll. - Analyze, understand manufacturing costs in plant.

• Support Plant Manager with analysis, manufacturing production plans, forecast accuracy, etc.

• Lead Operational teams, providing cost analysis, to develop, then implement cost reduction and correctives action plans

• Cost control from standards to actuals, ability to understand and explain key variance drivers

• Work with SCM, engineering as a partner on material cost usage, understand/explain variances

• Work with PC&L on receiving/shipping controls

• Support plants with daily/weekly control, full engagement of activities, providing financial data and analysis for the short-term as well as strategic decisions

• Support Program Management, Commercial with business cases

• Work with/support Finance Corporate Shared Service (Accounting, Tax, Customs, Treasury, Audit)

• Help foster innovation, while focusing on data driven decision making

Organization:

• Reports to Regional Finance Manager - Location: Zacatecas, Zac. // Fresnillo, Zac.

Basic Skills/ Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Finance and/or Accounting - 3 years’ experience as plant controller

• 3 years’ experience with SAP module or ERP Modules

• Solid manufacturing process understanding

• Change process initiative: innovative/continuous improvement

• English (Proficient)

• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

• Manufacturing/Automotive sector experience

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment: problem solving/decision making

• Sound communication skills: written and verbal along with individual, team and group environments

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Certified

• Cost Accounting experience

Traits to seek in candidate:

• Strong data and financial analytics skills. Ability to manage high volumes of data and convert into summarized conclusions and recommend actions.

• Lead with confidence – thought leaders who empower those around them

• Influence – ability to convince others on course of action

• Embrace resilience – seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow

• Curiously investigate everything – ability to solve problems analytically, creatively and collaboratively

Aptiv Rewards & Advantages
• Competitive compensation package including; Bonus Potential, Healthcare, Pension & TaxSaver schemes.
• Learning, professional growth and development in a world recognized international environment.
• Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

Some see differences. We see perspectives that make us stronger.
Diversity and Inclusion are sources of innovation and creativity, both of which are essential to Aptiv’s success. Everyday our diverse team comes together, drives innovation, pursues solutions, and meets challenges using their unique abilities, perspectives and talents, changing what
tomorrow brings. When you join our team, you’ll get encouraged to think boldly, express your viewpoint and innovate as a matter of habit.

At Aptiv, we don’t just see the world differently; we work to change reality. That means developing technology that rewrites the rules of what’s possible in the pursuit of making transportation safer, greener and more connected. Today there are more than 180,000 of us globally, located in 44 countries, and united by one mission. Join the movement and together, let’s change tomorrow.

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