About this role
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview The Sensors Business Unit is seeking a highly skilled and business-minded Senior Plant Controller to support our Hermosillo, Mexico plant. This role serves as a key finance partner to the Plant Manager, Operations Leadership team, and NA Operations Finance organization, driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures, and the ability to transform financial insights into operational improvements. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cost management, and continuous productivity improvements across the manufacturing operation. Your main responsibilities: Financial Leadership & Business Partnership Act as the primary Finance partner to Plant Manager. Support operational decision‑making through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and performance insights. Lead financial reviews, explain variances, and ensure transparency for all stakeholders. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting Oversee the complete financial cycle for manufacturing operations, including monthly closing, forecasts, standard cost updates, and annual budgets. Consolidate site level financials and provide clear bridge analyses between plan, forecast, and actual results. Ensure accuracy and compliance with TE’s financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards. Costing, Productivity & Operational Performance Drive cost‑reduction initiatives and monitor savings delivery in partnership with Operations. Support productivity programs, capacity utilization analyses, and make versus buy assessments. Validate and maintain accurate standard costs, bill of materials (BOM), and labor/machine rates. Strategic & Operational Support Participate in cross‑functional initiatives including footprint optimization, capital investments, and continuous improvement projects. Develop business cases, investment analyses, and post‑implementation reviews. Provide financial insights into operational risks and opportunities. Leadership & Collaboration Lead and develop the plant finance team, ensuring strong analytical capability and business partnership. Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data‑driven performance management. Job Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred). • 7+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years supporting manufacturing operations. • Strong experience in manufacturing finance, standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. • Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting tools (SAP preferred). • Fluent English and Spanish. • Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills with the ability to influence operational leaders. • Experience leading teams and working in dynamic, matrixed manufacturing environments. Location: Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico (100% On-Site) Relocation Support: Available within Mexico. #LI-Onsite Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)