(Aplica ya) Financial Planning & Costs Partner (FP&A) Leader...

Position Title : Financial Planning & Costs (FP&A) Partner LeaderLocation : El Salto, JaliscoOverview : We are seeking a proactive and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis Partner Leader to support financial operations in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving cost forecasting accuracy, capital investment analysis, and performance improvement initiatives aligned with operational and strategic goals.Key Responsibilities : Lead dynamic forecasting processes focused on cost control and continuous updates throughout the year.Collaborate with engineering teams on capital planning and resource allocation.Oversee capital expenditure controls and conduct post-investment (lookback) analysis.Maintain updated financial tracking of operational and capital projects (monthly, YTD, full year).Automate and optimize reporting through business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI).Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making.Evaluate capital investments through payback and return analysis.Support coordination with local stakeholders regarding investment incentives or tax abatements.Conduct material cost analysis to identify improvement opportunities.Validate and support financial aspects of continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.Prepare and communicate weekly forecasts, monthly reports, and variance analysis.Partner with leadership to align key financial metrics : conversion cost, waste, inventory, and controllable spend.Contribute to initiatives that improve overtime tracking and workforce cost efficiency.Actively participate in KPI review sessions to identify and drive productivity improvements.Qualifications : Education : Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.Experience : 1–3 years in FP&A roles, preferably in a manufacturing or production setting.Technical Skills : Forecasting, cost analysis, and financial modelingProficiency in Excel and financial systems (e.g., Hyperion, SAP, Oracle)Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI)Business case development and investment analysisExposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies (a plus)Languages : Advanced English (minimum 80% proficiency) for reporting and cross-functional collaboration