Job Summary
Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The role is based in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City (hybrid role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You’ll Make a Difference Act as a financial partner to Plant Managers, providing insights into operational performance and cost efficiency. Analyze product cost development, unit cost trends, and productivity metrics to support decision-making. Coordinate the annual budgeting process at the plant level, focusing on cost, capacity, and product impact. Maintain and improve standard costing templates, including governance of material master data. Lead monthly production cost variance forecasting in collaboration with plant leadership. Ensure strong Standard Costing template with Governance of Material Master etc. Coordinate monthly production cost variance forecast by working closely with the Plant Manager and local leadership. Prepare monthly plant reports using global tools and plant-specific analysis. Support Integrated Operations initiatives and help plants meet productivity targets. Participate in global projects related to process and IT improvements within the Plant Cost Analysis organization. What Makes You the Right Fit Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 1-3 years of relevant experience in cost analysis or financial planning within a manufacturing environment. Intermediate English profiency, both written and spoken. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Experience
with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Familiarity with standard costing and ERP systems (e.g., SAP). Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with plant leadership. Understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. How Would You Stand Out?
Experience
supporting manufacturing plants. Exposure to global manufacturing operations and multi-country cost analysis. Strong learning agility and proactive problem-solving mindset. Why Choose Us? Professional onboarding process Training opportunities Learning and development programs For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is currently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain part of IFF until close and, at such time, will transition to CVC Capital Partners. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge awareness that the role is part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.