Senior FP&A Cost Analyst

Ashland Inc. is seeking a Senior FP&A Cost Analyst to join our Texas City, Texas location. This on‑site role supports manufacturing and supply chain operations and provides financial insight to executive leadership. Responsibilities Provide key decision support and business insight to Operations and executive leadership. Optimize financial reporting process and generate monthly, quarterly, year‑end statements, reforecasts, and variance analytics. Oversee plant financial operations, lead business planning, and assist site managers with expense budgeting. Calculate burden rates and review/adjust allocations and assessments across multiple manufacturing sites. Proactively take on challenges, conduct investigative analyses, and implement actions to drive plant efficiencies and optimization. Identify trends, key indicators, and other analysis and reporting for senior management. Collaborate with plant management to improve manufacturing processes, identify cost savings opportunities, and increase profitability. Lead economic evaluations of capital projects and other financial models. Participate in special projects and ad‑hoc reporting and analysis. Travel less than 20%. Qualifications BA/BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management. 7–10 years experience in Cost Accounting, FP&A, or Business Analysis with manufacturing focus. Strong knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, and manufacturing cost accounting. Strong analytical skills and financial planning and analysis background. High proficiency in MS Excel; basic knowledge of SAP, Microsoft PowerBI or similar ERP and analytic query applications. Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work under tight deadlines. Highly self‑directed and committed to continuous improvement. Preferred Skills Experience working cross‑functionally at all levels. Experience with SAP/S4HANA and/or Qliktech. CPA/CMA/MBA a plus. Equal Employment Opportunity Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr