Plant Controller - Automotive (Querétaro, Mexico)

• Global Contract type: Permanent
• Area: Automotive/Industry Americas
• Global Department: Finance

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.

We are looking for a highly skilled Plant Controller to provide financial leadership at the plant level, ensuring compliance with internal control systems while driving cost efficiency, profitability, and operational performance.

This role plays a key part in supporting operations through cost analysis, financial reporting, and business decision-making , acting as a strategic partner for the plant and operations leadership.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering.

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in plant finance and cost accounting
• Proven experience in cost analysis, financial reporting, and month-end closing processes.
• Experience working closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams .
• Exposure to profitability improvement initiatives (EBIT optimization).

Specific Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and GAAP principles .
• Variance analysis (standard vs. actual costs) and cost control.
• Inventory management and production cost tracking.
• Financial reporting (P&L, efficiency reports, cost/kg, sales analysis).
• Forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Systems knowledge:
  • SAP S4/Hana
  • Hyperion
  • Advanced Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills .
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and support decision-making.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to influence operations and leadership teams.
• Results-driven mindset with focus on continuous improvement.

At Sika, trust is our most important value . We believe in the capabilities, commitment, and integrity of all our employees, every day.

That is why we offer an attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package , designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.

Our benefits include:

• Monthly salary: $70,000.00
• 6% savings fund
• Additional days off beyond statutory requirements
• Special leave programs
• Pension plan
• Life insurance
• Major medical expenses insurance
• Legal benefits, including vacation and annual bonus