Factory Controller , Mexico

Unilever is hiring: Factory Controller!

Function: Finance, CD
Reports to: Supply Chain Finance Manager
Scope: National
Location: Planta Lerma, Toluca, México
Terms & Conditions: Full time

WHO ARE WE?

Do you want to be part of a company that makes a difference around the world? At Unilever, we have a clear purpose – to make sustainable living commonplace. Through our 400 brands, reaching 2.5 billion people every day, our goal is to generate a positive social impact both globally and locally.

Role Purpose

We are looking for an experienced, energetic and business-oriented Finance professional ready to make a visible impact. As Factory Controller, you will lead the Finance agenda for the Lerma and Condiments Tultitlán factories, safeguarding financial performance, governance and SOX compliance while acting as a strategic partner to Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative team in one of Mexico’s leading companies, with exposure across functions and regions, and the space to grow, influence decisions and accelerate your development as a Finance leader.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Business Partnering

• Act as the Finance business partner for the factories, shaping the operational and financial strategy together with Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain leaders.
• Serve as the strategic co-pilot to the Finance Director, translating factory performance into clear insights, risks, opportunities and decisions.
• Influence cross-functional priorities by connecting financial discipline with operational execution and long-term value creation.

2. Factory Financial Performance

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, monthly close and performance routines, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
• Provide visibility on cost, efficiencies, waste and key operational KPIs, turning variances into clear actions.
• Drive savings, productivity and value creation initiatives, validating results and ensuring sustainability.

3. Governance, SOX & Asset Control

• Safeguard SOX compliance, financial governance and control standards across both factories.
• Ensure strong control over inventory, fixed assets, reconciliations and waste, protecting accuracy and business integrity.
• Identify financial risks early and lead corrective actions with transparency and ownership.

4. CAPEX & Investment Decisions

Unilever is hiring: RTR Latam Supervisor – Transformation!

Function: Finance, CD
Reports to: R2R Manager Latam
Scope: National
Location: Mexico City (CDMX)
Terms & Conditions: Temporary, Full-Time

WHO ARE WE?

Do you want to be part of a company that makes a difference around the world? At Unilever, we have a clear purpose – to make sustainable living commonplace. Through our 400 brands, reaching 2.5 billion people every day, our goal is to generate a positive social impact both globally and locally.

Role Purpose

The RTR Latam Supervisor – Transformation is responsible for leading and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant end-to-end financial accounting activities across assigned countries. This role drives excellence in the Record-to-Report process, supporting month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and financial reporting while ensuring adherence to IFRS standards and internal controls.

Additionally, the position plays a key role in finance transformation initiatives, including transitions, process standardization, and automation, working closely with shared services, stakeholders, and external providers. The role requires strong ownership of intercompany and balance sheet processes, delivering insights, improving efficiency, and strengthening financial governance in a complex, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and support end‑to‑end financial accounting activities for assigned countries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Execute and support the month‑end close, including trial balance review, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Prepare and analyze financial reports, cash flow statements, and balance sheet movements, providing clear insights.

• Ensure correct application of accounting standards and corporate policies, including IFRS 16 lease accounting.

• Coordinate day‑to‑day activities with shared services and external providers, ensuring quality and issue resolution.

• Support intercompany, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations, driving closure of open items.

• Contribute to process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives across finance operations.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO APPLY?

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Industrial Engineer or Mecatronic.
• More than 5 years of experience in finance preferably in a manufacturing or Supply Chain Finance environment.
• SOX controls knowledge, inventory, fixed assets and cost management. Ideally
• SAP/ERP experience required; advanced Excel and data tools preferred.
• Spoken and written English (advanced).

Skills & Capabilities

• Autonomous and self-driven, with high ownership and accountability.
• Strong team player, able to collaborate across functions.
• Strong control mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills across different areas and levels of the organization.
• Ability to build and deliver clear, executive presentations.
• Strong analytical skills and sound decision-making.
• Ideally, familiarity with AI tools applied to analysis and automation.

INTERESTED?

Please submit your application through Workday, as email applications will not be processed.

At Unilever, we embrace diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to providing full and fair consideration to all applicants and to supporting the ongoing development of our employees regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, or maternity.

We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive and barrier-free recruitment process

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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