Finance Manager I (Site), Plant Controller (Monterrey)

PLANT CONTROLLER

IMPACT and OPPORTUNITY

Functions at a senior level within the organization, providing strong financial leadership at plant level to ensure cost transparency, operational efficiency, and profitable decision‑making. This role plays a critical part in connecting finance with operations, maintaining a strong hands‑on presence on the shop floor, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives through accurate financial insight, discipline, and business partnership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure strong financial control of plant operations by providing timely, accurate and actionable visibility of costs, margins, and financial performance.
• Monitor and analyze key plant financial metrics including cost per unit, absorption, variances and operational KPIs.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes aligned with operational and strategic objectives.
• Maintain a hands‑on operational approach, with frequent interaction on the shop floor to understand manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Track, analyze and report quality‑related costs, including scrap, rework and warranty, performing root‑cause and financial impact analysis.
• Develop, maintain and analyze standard costing structures to support cost transparency and efficiency initiatives.
• Oversee inventory valuation, accuracy and internal controls, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and local regulations.
• Manage CAPEX planning, tracking, post‑investment follow‑up and depreciation alignment.
• Prepare and review business cases for operational projects, productivity improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze logistics, freight and transportation costs to identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure proper financial control of customs, duties and trade‑related costs in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Drive budget discipline through variance analysis, financial performance reviews and corrective action follow‑up.
• Oversee fixed assets accounting, including capitalization, tracking, transfers and disposals.
• Act as a financial business partner to Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering and Plant Leadership teams, supporting data‑driven decision‑making.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field (MBA or Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5‑7 years of experience in plant controlling or finance roles within the automotive industry.
• Strong operational and hands‑on mindset, with demonstrated experience working closely with manufacturing teams and shop floor operations.
• Advanced knowledge of: standard costing and cost variance analysis; budgeting and forecasting; financial controls and compliance; advanced SAP FI/CO proficiency (cost centers, internal orders, product costing); advanced Excel skills for financial modeling, dashboards and analysis; advanced English proficiency (written and spoken); knowledge or formal training in Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement tools (diploma or certification preferred).
• Strong leadership, accountability, communication and business partnering capabilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Lean, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Strong executive‑level presentation skills (PowerPoint).
• Experience working in high‑volume, complex automotive manufacturing operations.

Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender