Senior Financial Plant Analyst

Responsibilities

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the Celaya manufacturing plant.
• Oversee standard costing processes, including cost rollups, BOM accuracy, and routing validation.
• Provide detailed variance analysis (volume, price, mix, and cost) to deliver actionable insights for plant profitability.
• Analyze key manufacturing variances such as labor, overhead, material usage, scrap, and purchase price variance (PPV).
• Act as a financial advisor to Microenterprise and Operations teams, supporting Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Provide financial oversight for export business, including transfer pricing alignment and margin analysis.
• Ensure accurate monthly financial close, including journal entries, accruals, and management reporting.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant financial experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Expertise in cost accounting and standard costing.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Experience in export-oriented manufacturing and inflationary/FX-sensitive markets.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or CMA certification.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments.

About the Company

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. We are a team of creators, thinkers, and makers dedicated to making "good things, for life." We value diversity, innovation, and lean manufacturing, providing our employees with the freedom to explore, discover, and build rewarding careers.