.HFI has an opportunity for an Operations Financial Analyst to join the FP&A team to serve as a trusted business partner to the organization. HFI is recognized as an industry leader in the manufacture of automotive soft trim.This is a hybrid position that should be based in, or near, one of the following cities in Mexico: Monclova, Romita, San Luis Potosi, or Obregon.**Reporting Relationships**:**Major Duties and Responsibilities**:- Work closely with Plant Controllers to report plant financials and explain variance analyses, researching cost drivers to ensure clarity of explanations for stakeholders- Develop, compile, and distribute Operations KPI scorecards to management communicating key insights- Prepare and send key month-end reporting deliverables, analyzing financials (e.G. Manufacturing Variances, PPV, Capex, Scrap, Freight, etc.) to provide insight to organization- Complete forecasting, budgeting, and reporting for Capital Expenditures- Serve as Finance lead for program financial tracking from Award to Launch; Assist Sales and Costing teams to explain projected change in program financials as well as mitigation plans, as necessary- Provide financial reporting validation for Continuous Improvement projects; Work closely with PlantControllers to implement best practices in continuous improvement savings reporting and validate- Ensure consistent implementation of metrics and associated reporting completion in a timely manner- Conduct business reviews with business partners and finance team and work with them to ensure they achieve / outperform financial commitments- Actively participate in Operating Plan, Forecast, and Strategic Plan preparation, analysis, and reporting- Drive continuous process improvement across all Operations Finance, Accounting, and Reporting processes- Identify ways to improve efficiency, or implement cost savings and analyze the financial impact, risks, and opportunities associated- Support special initiatives to drive strategic decision making (e.G