Sr. Financial Analyst

The Sr. Financial Analyst will support the Business Finance Director for Chemical Intermediates and two Site Controllers with accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and manufacturing finance activities across multiple entities. Key responsibilities include month-end closing, budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting. Success in this role means developing an understanding of business and operational activities and how they affect financial results.

Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews
Support inventory and fixed asset accounting activities
Assist with internal and external audit requests
Help maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
Support the resolution of accounting and transactional issues within SAP
Partner with Site Controllers to analyze manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, inventory, production yields, and Site performance
Monitor Site spending and operational metrics and prepare manufacturing variance analyses
Support productivity, cost reduction, and working capital initiatives
Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count programs

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & Commercial Finance

Assist with monthly forecasts, annual operating plans (AOP), and budgeting (ZBB) processes
Prepare analyses comparing actual results to forecast, budget, and prior-year performance
Support pricing analysis and customer profitability reviews
Analyze revenue, margins, product profitability, and sales trends
Maintain financial models, planning files, and forecasting tools
Support business reviews through financial and operational analysis

Reporting & Analytics

Prepare and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Utilize SAP, Power BI, and Excel to support reporting and analysis
Assist in automating recurring reports and improving reporting processes
Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports for finance and business leadership
Present financial information in a clear and concise format

Process Improvement & Special Projects

Identify opportunities to improve reporting, data quality, and financial processes
Support implementation of process improvements and reporting enhancements
Participate in projects related to profitability, working capital, and operational performance

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Minimum 4 years' finance/accounting experience. FP&A or manufacturing finance preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environment
Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations or legal entities
Knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing financial metrics
Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or other business intelligence tools
Experience supporting pricing, revenue, and margin analysis

Expected salary range for this position - 110k to 130k