Controlling Business Partner

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Controlling Business Partner to join our finance team in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. In this role, you'll serve as a strategic partner to our business units, providing insightful financial analysis and cost management support that drives informed decision-making. You'll combine technical expertise with collaborative problem-solving to optimize costs, monitor financial performance, and support long-term business planning. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our organization's financial health while working with a supportive and innovative team.

• Perform comprehensive product cost calculations across all phases, including quotation, industrialization, and series production
• Analyze cost impacts of engineering, business process, and operational measures, including scenario comparisons and variance analysis
• Track and validate actual cost developments following implementation to ensure alignment with projections
• Identify and evaluate cost optimization opportunities within the plant and provide actionable recommendations
• Support long-term planning and cost forecasting initiatives in collaboration with business unit partners
• Monitor product cost performance against budgets and forecasts, ensuring transparency and accuracy in reporting
• Provide fast and reliable cost estimations to support timely business decision-making
• Conduct controlling activities including KPI reviews, financial reporting, and cost tracking validation
• Perform detailed data and deviation analysis on key cost drivers, delivering monthly reports, forecasts, and year-to-date performance insights
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, translating technical and production data into clear financial insights

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Economics, Management, Finance, or a related field

Experience:

• Proven experience in product costing, controlling, manufacturing finance, or a similar financial analysis role
• Exposure to production environments, industrial processes, or manufacturing operations
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is highly valued

Technical Skills & Know-How:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
• Strong ability to interpret production, technical, and operational data and translate it into meaningful cost insights
• Solid understanding of financial and operational metrics, budgeting, and forecasting methodologies
• Competency in cost accounting principles and product costing techniques
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

Languages:

• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken

Working Style & Soft Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing abilities
• Strong technical mindset with the capacity to read, interpret, and communicate complex technical information
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships across all organizational levels
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively

Personality Traits:

• Analytical and detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive environment
• Goal-oriented with a transparent and decisive approach to challenges
• Innovative thinker who seeks continuous improvement opportunities
• Empathetic communicator who values building strong working relationships