Plant Controller at Kerry Group

San Juan del Río, Querétaro, Mexico -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Business Acumen, Financial Storytelling, Stakeholder Management, Cost Control, Performance Tracking, S&OP Planning, Operational Metrics, Cross-functional Collaboration

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. About the role The Plant Controller acts as a key Finance Business Partner, bridging plant operations with the broader business strategy. This role goes beyond traditional financial reporting, providing actionable insights, influencing decisions, and ensuring alignment between production performance and financial outcomes. Key responsibilities Lead financial analysis and reporting for the plant, including cost control, forecasting, and performance tracking. Translate operational metrics into financial insights that support strategic decision-making. Actively participate in planning cycles (e.g., S&OP), providing financial perspective on capacity, revenue, and demand scenarios. Serve as a strategic challenger to plant leadership by questioning assumptions and driving data-based decisions. Partner closely with cross-functional teams (Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain) to ensure alignment with business objectives. Identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency, cost optimization, and overall financial performance.Convert financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders. High exposure to business and operational decision-making. Direct interaction with senior leadership. Opportunity to influence both operational and commercial outcomes. Broad visibility across the full value chain (Operations + Commercial + Finance.) Qualifications and skills Proven experience as a Plant Controller or similar role in a manufacturing environment. Strong expertise in cost accounting, financial analysis, and forecasting. Solid understanding of plant operations and production processes. Strong communication and financial storytelling skills. Strategic thinking and business acumen. Ability to influence and challenge constructively. Proactive mindset with strong ownershipCapability to engage with senior stakeholders and drive alignment.

Responsibilities

The Plant Controller serves as a Finance Business Partner bridging plant operations with business strategy through financial analysis and reporting. The role focuses on cost control, forecasting, and providing actionable insights to optimize plant efficiency and financial performance.