Senior Financial Analyst

Portfolio Business : Corporate

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. This role will support the Corporation’s FP&A team in executing key financial planning & analysis activities, including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, analysis of actual results and variances, and KPI monitoring and reporting. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, exceptional communication skills, comprehensive knowledge of accounting and finance concepts and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and annual budgets
• Provide insightful financial analysis of both business unit and consolidated actual results, budgets and forecasts

• Assist in the month-end closing process by providing accounting support, reporting and analysis of financial performance
• Perform detailed variance analysis of financial results and key metrics
• Prepare and distribute various monthly management reports to stakeholders 
• Develop and maintain relevant recurring reporting to support management accountability
• Identify, drive and implement process improvements in the company’s financial reporting including automation opportunities 
• Partner with IT to adopt new capabilities and streamline reporting processes 
• Collaborate with Accounting and business unit finance teams for ad-hoc analysis and projects, as required  

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field 
• Minimum of 5+ years of work experience in Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis.  Experience at a manufacturing company is a plus
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems such as Oracle EBS or Oracle Fusion, financial consolidation systems such as OneStream and data visualization applications such as Power BI
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to process improvement 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment 
• Capable of managing large datasets, multiple projects and priorities simultaneously with limited supervision 
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.  

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required