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Controller Cost
Who are we? Customer-focused experts. Entrepreneurial thinkers. Creative collaborators. Headquartered in the United States, Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading manufacturer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Our finance teams help to prepare our future by delivering data with an eye for detail and a hunger to take financial ownership for the businesses they serve.
Who are you? A meticulous thinker and team player with a passion for numbers. Working in our Finance teams will bring you new opportunities to deliver your best and grow your skills.
Who is Sensient Finance? We are a department in which opportunity meets results in a dynamic reporting structure. We believe in empowering our team members to make meaningful contributions from day one. We are innovative, diligent, and proactive thinkers who help shape the financial health of the organization. In our teams, your ideas are not only heard but also swiftly implemented, allowing you to see the direct impact of your work. We support and foster professional growth to shape your career.
success profile
We are looking for new Finance team members who are:
- Driven to win
- Technical proficiency
- Accountable
- Strong communicators
- Analytical skills
- Attentive and responsive
Your journey
career path

cultural points
The Sensient Six are the core values that drive us in our mission.
- Entrepreneurial
- Customer focused
- Develop self and others
- Collaborative
- Results driven
- Know your job

Since starting at Sensient, the opportunities for growth have felt endless. From day one, my career development has been supported by a team that is passionate in helping each other succeed. I love being able to get exposure to the business in different ways and see how the functions tie together.
Controller Cost
Are you a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a passion for optimizing costs and driving financial efficiency? As a Cost Controller, you will play a key role in monitoring and analyzing costs to ensure that funds are utilized effectively, within budget, and in alignment with the organization’s financial goals. You will work closely with various departments to track expenses, manage forecasts, and implement cost-saving strategies that promote profitability.
What you’ll do:
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction.
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts based on historical data and market insights.
- Monitor and control expenses to ensure they stay within budget and align with financial goals.
- Conduct variance analysis to compare actual costs with budgeted amounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing overhead.
- Prepare regular financial reports, including profit and loss statements, budget reports, and cost analysis summaries.
- Manage inventory costs by tracking inventory levels and resolving discrepancies.
- Responsible for the Celaya, Tlalnepantla y Costa Rica sites.
- Work on cross-cutting projects with the color sites
- Team management and development
- Management of reporting systems
What you’ll bring:
- A strong background in financial analysis, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and managing expenses effectively.
- High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and cost analysis.
- Excellent problem-solving skills to evaluate issues and implement solutions.
- Strong communication skills to present financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and across departments.
- Advanced English
What you’ll get:
- An opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the company’s financial efficiency.
- A role that offers professional development and the chance to expand your skills in cost control and financial reporting.
- Reporting to the USA.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Exposure to a wide range of financial functions and strategic decision-making processes.
Note: Attach resume in English
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our stories We work together in person to put the needs of our customers first and get results. Be different. Be Sensient.
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who we are We’re on a mission across the globe to unlock the potential of our customers’ food, pharmaceutical, and personal care products.
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faq You have questions? here are our answers to the most frequently asked questions people have about a career with Sensient.
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the Americas We offer multiple locations across the United States, Latin America, and Canada. Choose the one you’re most interested in to learn more about it and see available roles.
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what we do We develop and manufacture flavors, colors, and extracts that bring our customers’ products to life. Our products positively impact the daily experience of millions.
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sustainability Sustainability is central to our mission at Sensient. Everyone here is dedicated to working together to bring sustainable innovations to the world. This includes vegan flavors, low-carbon products, natural and organic ingredients, and so much more.
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