{"id":2865324,"url":"https://alion.io/job/metso-operations-cost-specialist","title":"Operations Cost Specialist","company":{"id":446967,"name":"Metso","domain":"metso.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/metso","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Irapuato, Mexico"],"countries":["MX"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":34000,"max_usd":83000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_cell","sample_n":8},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false},{"name":"Power BI","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-19T17:31:43Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-19","last_verified_at":"2026-10-24T02:57:19Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":5,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":5},"description":"Introduction\nWe are looking for a Operations Cost Speciallist to join our Finance In this role, you will, ensuring accurate manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, financial planning and operational performance insight. Translate financial and manufacturing data into actionable recommendations that improve profitability, productivity, working capital and decision quality, while maintaining robust financial controls and compliance.\nThis role is based in Irapuato Rubber Plant.\nWhat you’ll bring\n\nStrong manufacturing finance / cost-accounting capability: standard costing, inventory valuation, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.\n\nCommercial and analytical mindset; understands the factory behind the numbers and identifies operational drivers of financial performance.\n\nAble to challenge constructively, influence without formal authority and communicate clearly with both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.\n\nAdvanced Excel; Power BI or similar analytics; SAP/manufacturing ERP experience strongly valued.\n\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related discipline; 5+ years relevant experience preferred for Senior Controller level.\n\nProfessional working proficiency in English and Spanish; proactive, hands-on, collaborative and continuous-improvement oriented.\n\nManufacturing cost analysis and site financial-performance insight.\n\nCosting / variance review methodology and monthly performance commentary.\n\nFinance recommendations on inventory valuation, provisions and working capital.\n\nBudget / forecast assumptions within Finance governance.\n\nEscalation of material financial-control, costing or performance concerns.\nInfluences:\n\nOperational corrective actions and productivity priorities.\n\nInventory and working-capital actions.\n\nInvestment and sourcing business cases.\n\nManufacturing KPI and reporting design.\n\nStandardisation, automation and process-improvement priorities.\nEscalates:\n\nMaterial cost / inventory / control risks.\n\nSignificant forecast deviations or unresolved variances.\n\nAccounting or control issues requiring regional/global Finance decision.\n\nWhat's in it for you\nAt 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.\nWe support your growth and wellbeing by offering:\nPurpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry. \nWellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services. \nRewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives. \nFlexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity. \nGrowth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities. \nCulture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive. \nGet in touch\nWant to rise above the possible with us? Click “Apply now” to submit your application.\nFor more information, please contact Diana Romero at \nWe 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.\nIntroduction\nWe are looking for a Operations Cost Speciallist to join our Finance In this role, you will, ensuring accurate manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, financial planning and operational performance insight. Translate financial and manufacturing data into actionable recommendations that improve profitability, productivity, working capital and decision quality, while maintaining robust financial controls and compliance.\nThis role is based in Irapuato Rubber Plant.\nWhat you’ll bring\n\nStrong manufacturing finance / cost-accounting capability: standard costing, inventory valuation, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.\n\nCommercial and analytical mindset; understands the factory behind the numbers and identifies operational drivers of financial performance.\n\nAble to challenge constructively, influence without formal authority and communicate clearly with both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.\n\nAdvanced Excel; Power BI or similar analytics; SAP/manufacturing ERP experience strongly valued.\n\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related discipline; 5+ years relevant experience preferred for Senior Controller level.\n\nProfessional working proficiency in English and Spanish; proactive, hands-on, collaborative and continuous-improvement oriented.\n\nManufacturing cost analysis and site financial-performance insight.\n\nCosting / variance review methodology and monthly performance commentary.\n\nFinance recommendations on inventory valuation, provisions and working capital.\n\nBudget / forecast assumptions within Finance governance.\n\nEscalation of material financial-control, costing or performance concerns.\nInfluences:\n\nOperational corrective actions and productivity priorities.\n\nInventory and working-capital actions.\n\nInvestment and sourcing business cases.\n\nManufacturing KPI and reporting design.\n\nStandardisation, automation and process-improvement priorities.\nEscalates:\n\nMaterial cost / inventory / control risks.\n\nSignificant forecast deviations or unresolved variances.\n\nAccounting or control issues requiring regional/global Finance decision.\n\nWhat's in it for you\nAt 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.\nWe support your growth and wellbeing by offering:\nPurpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry. \nWellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services. \nRewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives. \nFlexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity. \nGrowth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities. \nCulture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive. \nGet in touch\nWant to rise above the possible with us? Click “Apply now” to submit your application.\nFor more information, please contact Diana Romero at \nWe 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.\nIntroduction\nWe are looking for a Operations Cost Speciallist to join our Finance In this role, you will, ensuring accurate manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, financial planning and operational performance insight. Translate financial and manufacturing data into actionable recommendations that improve profitability, productivity, working capital and decision quality, while maintaining robust financial controls and compliance.\nThis role is based in Irapuato Rubber Plant.\nWhat you’ll bring\n\nStrong manufacturing finance / cost-accounting capability: standard costing, inventory valuation, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.\n\nCommercial and analytical mindset; understands the factory behind the numbers and identifies operational drivers of financial performance.\n\nAble to challenge constructively, influence without formal authority and communicate clearly with both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.\n\nAdvanced Excel; Power BI or similar analytics; SAP/manufacturing ERP experience strongly valued.\n\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related discipline; 5+ years relevant experience preferred for Senior Controller level.\n\nProfessional working proficiency in English and Spanish; proactive, hands-on, collaborative and continuous-improvement oriented.\n\nManufacturing cost analysis and site financial-performance insight.\n\nCosting / variance review methodology and monthly performance commentary.\n\nFinance recommendations on inventory valuation, provisions and working capital.\n\nBudget / forecast assumptions within Finance governance.\n\nEscalation of material financial-control, costing or performance concerns.\nInfluences:\n\nOperational corrective actions and productivity priorities.\n\nInventory and working-capital actions.\n\nInvestment and sourcing business cases.\n\nManufacturing KPI and reporting design.\n\nStandardisation, automation and process-improvement priorities.\nEscalates:\n\nMaterial cost / inventory / control risks.\n\nSignificant forecast deviations or unresolved variances.\n\nAccounting or control issues requiring regional/global Finance decision.\n\nWhat's in it for you\nAt 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.\nWe support your growth and wellbeing by offering:\nPurpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry. \nWellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services. \nRewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives. \nFlexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity. \nGrowth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities. \nCulture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive. \nGet in touch\nWant to rise above the possible with us? Click “Apply now” to submit your application.\nFor more information, please contact Diana Romero at diana.romero @metso.com\nWe recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. 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