Controller - Greenfield

It is a important position to work in our new greenfield facility in Mexico to learn and support to develop our new plant in Mexico.

• Support the Operations Leadership Team with analysis, reporting, and decision making with focus on improvement areas
• Enable benchmarks to measure improvements in identified areas
• Manage and coordinate all Controlling activities of the plant
• Participate in and / or steer global or local controlling related and cross-functional projects
• Conduct employee dialogues, personnel development and coaching
• Support Plant Management in internal and external audits
• Prepare, review, and manage the plant budget and forecast (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow etc.)
• Monitor and analyze planned/expected outcomes versus monthly operating results
• Prepare standard production cost setting and ensure compliance with CAG policies and procedures
• Support Operations controlling to reach central targets
• Provide relevant data to Management for decision-making: cost development, viability analysis, financial effects
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure completion of Month-End Closing/FC process
• Execute plant specific month end closing processes (definition and analysis of cycles, accruals, etc.)
• Responsible for fixed asset analysis and fixed asset inventory count
• Analyze financial reporting of manufacturing related costs (variable and fix), prepare forecast and budget based on production volumes
• Identify fix cost drivers and saving potentials, drive implementation and follow-up including proper documentation
• Responsible for physical inventory / cycle count oversight and obsolescence review
• Ensure supervision of plant key performance data and perform regular KPI-reviews
• Analyze Data quality for continuous development of existing systems and align with Operations Controlling team on development measures
• Analyze use cases of new systems/technologies/solutions to implement for reporting purpose
• Support implementation of standardized processes, improvement of processes and creation of process documentation
• Ensure detailed project tracking of spendings
• Monitor and review approval/spending reporting on investments
• Prepare evaluation of PCA's in the plant
• Monitor controls to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Support implementation of Sector/BA processes and corporate compliance policies within Operations Controlling in the plant
•  Support local audits
• Ensure local implementation of central controlling standards
• Provide feedback and input for further development of standards regarding controlling processes (e.g., accounting process, monthly/yearly closing, methods, IT tools, etc.) to Operations Controlling

If you have a passion to win, love lean manufacturing initiatives, really like to define the methods and ensure its execution, join us in this Greenfield Endeavour!!

• Diploma, Bachelor or Master in Controlling, Finance, Economics or Accounting and/or Business Administration preferably with a focus in Controlling/Accounting
• Minimum of 7 years of Controlling working experience
• Cross-functional experience e.g., in production, supply chain, quality or CBS preferred
• Strong analytical skills with good communication skills
• Team oriented, analytical thinking with strong ability to work under pressure in an international environment
• Understanding and applying project management knowledge (experience as project member / leader)
• Has successfully managed a project team and/or demonstrated ability to lead
• 2 or more years in a leadership position, preferably in operational units with functional and disciplinary responsibility for other individuals 
• Experience working in international environments
•  Advanced English

At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.