Operations Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 18, 2026.
Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials - the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.
Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.
Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.
This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.
Job posting end date: 10/12/2026
Introduction
We are looking for an Operations Controller, to join our Services Business Area Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing and supply chain finance while developing your business partnering skills. As a key finance partner to factory management and other stakeholders, the Operations Controller drives operational performance through insightful analysis, high-quality reporting, and financial guidance. The role focuses on ensuring accurate and timely reporting, supporting planning processes, and identifying performance improvement opportunities across operations.
Success in this role requires strong financial acumen, solid knowledge of financial processes and systems, and effective communication skills. Experience or interest in manufacturing, logistics and continuous improvement is considered an advantage. In this position, you will report to the head Services Supply Chain Finance.
This position is mainly located at the Irapuato DDH factory. Flexible working arrangements may be available depending on business needs.
What you'll do
- Act as a finance partner for factory management
- Deliver insightful reporting, analysis, and recommendations to support decision-making.
- Lead forecasting and planning activities, including rolling estimates and annual budgeting.
- Monitor business performance, identify deviations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Support in standardization and harmonization of financial processes, reporting, and KPIs
- Ensure accurate financial reporting, inventory valuation, and product costing.
- Maintain high standards of financial compliance, controls, and data quality.
- Control accuracy of inventory and production work-in-progress
- Provide financial expertise in business cases, investment analysis & follow-up
- Provide financial insights and ad hoc analysis to key stakeholders.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in business controlling, manufacturing finance, or operational finance environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into business insights.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, PowerBI, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
What’s in it for you
At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.
We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:
- Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
- Wellbeing: Access to occupational healthcare, wellbeing programs, and supportive services.
- Rewards: Competitive compensation and a global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
- Flexibility: Hybrid working possibilities to support balance and productivity.
- Growth: Learning opportunities, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration.
- Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.
When joining Metso in Mexico, you can also benefit from:
- Competitive benefits plan
- Healthy living rewards
- Mental wellbeing services
- Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year
- Engagement surveys
- Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets
Get in touch
Want to rise above the possible with us? Click “Apply now ” to submit your application.
For more information, please contact Gustavo Garces, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at [email protected].
We review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviews before the application deadline.
We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.
Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people
Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.