Finance Manager I

Your Career. Your Impact. Your Future.
At Gentherm, we believe the next big breakthrough begins with you. As a global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, we develop advanced systems that deliver meaningful solutions to enhance health, wellness, comfort, and efficiency in everyday life. Our products and innovations are created for you, by you.

Be part of our team where a human-centric mindset drives everything we do—from the technologies we build to the careers we support. With decades of expertise, we have pioneered advanced solutions that have become a standard expectation for consumers around the world.

The same thoughtful approach we take in developing our technologies guides how we support your career: purposeful, impactful, and tailored to you. Because when you thrive, innovation thrives.

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

• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Strong executive-level presentation skills (PowerPoint).
• Experience working in high-volume, complex automotive manufacturing operations.

At Gentherm México, we offer more than a job — we offer a path to make a difference. With plants in Acuña, Celaya, and Monterrey, we're strategically positioned in Mexico's automotive industry and part of a global team shaping the future of mobility.

We value innovative, execution-driven talent and offer a safe, inclusive, and growth-focused workplace where you can develop cutting-edge automotive technologies.

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 identity, disability, or protected veteran status