Manufacturing Finance Specialist

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Job Overview

The Sensors Business Unit is seeking a highly skilled and business-minded Senior Plant Controller to support our Hermosillo, Mexico plant. This role serves as a key finance partner to the Plant Manager, Operations Leadership team, and NA Operations Finance organization, driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures, and the ability to transform financial insights into operational improvements. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cost management, and continuous productivity improvements across the manufacturing operation.

Your Main Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Business Partnership

• Act as the primary Finance partner to Plant Manager.
• Support operational decision‑making through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and performance insights.
• Lead financial reviews, explain variances, and ensure transparency for all stakeholders.
  
  

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Oversee the complete financial cycle for manufacturing operations, including monthly closing, forecasts, standard cost updates, and annual budgets.
• Consolidate site level financials and provide clear bridge analyses between plan, forecast, and actual results.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with TE’s financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
  
  

Costing, Productivity & Operational Performance

• Drive cost‑reduction initiatives and monitor savings delivery in partnership with Operations.
• Support productivity programs, capacity utilization analyses, and make versus buy assessments.
• Validate and maintain accurate standard costs, bill of materials (BOM), and labor/machine rates.
  
  

Strategic & Operational Support

• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives including footprint optimization, capital investments, and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop business cases, investment analyses, and post‑implementation reviews.
• Provide financial insights into operational risks and opportunities.
  
  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop the plant finance team, ensuring strong analytical capability and business partnership.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data‑driven performance management.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years supporting manufacturing operations.
• Strong experience in manufacturing finance, standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting tools (SAP preferred).
• Fluent English and Spanish.
• Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills with the ability to influence operational leaders.
• Experience leading teams and working in dynamic, matrixed manufacturing environments.
  
  

Location: Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico (100% On-Site)

Relocation Support: Available within Mexico.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)