Sr. Lead Financial Analyst

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This position serves as the focal point for periodic profit/cash flow budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis and reporting activities for the Polymers Specialties (Specialties) business within the North American Olefins and Polyolefins segment. The incumbent will be considered and contacted as the financial planning expert with a span of knowledge extending across the Specialties product lines, facilities, etc.

This position is responsible for coordinating, consolidating and analyzing significant portions of the annual sales, production, and variable & fixed cost budgets, and is a critical liaison on all budget related issues.

The incumbent will be considered an expert in the use and operation of the company's financial systems. He/she acts as the focal point for General Ledger/SAP accounting issues as they relate to properly assigning costs and revenues to cost centers and profit centers and provides guidance to members of the Finance department often through the process of coordinating a joint work product. Strong interfaces exist with senior business management, operations staff groups and within the CFO organization.

A Day in the Life

• Provide overall financial support to Business Directors and Segment
• Analysis and insight essential in developing the business unit’s overall strategy and evaluating a diverse range of opportunities
• Monthly forecasting and planning of income statement, balance sheet (including working capital), and cash flows
• Annual budget preparation
• Quarterly MD&A segment analysis
• Research and resolve general ledger/SAP accounting issues as they relate to properly assigning costs and revenues to cost centers and profit centers
• Work with the business to identify and measure KPI’s
• Business unit working capital management 
• Monthly financial analysis and ad hoc special business performance analysis
• Support and report on VEP initiatives related to the Business

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and judgment skills.
• Thorough understanding of financial and manufacturing accounting principles and procedures (US GAAP and IFRS), and financial performance indicators (e.g. margin, etc.).
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively as a team member and achieve results through the contributions of other people within and outside the immediate organization.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills consistent with a client group including Senior Managers and Executives. Advanced PC skills, including spreadsheets, databases, graphics, statistical forecasting, and modeling.
• Ability to work independently and solve non-recurring problems and drive continuous process improvements and exhibit strong analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with proficiency in mentoring, team development and project planning.
• Ability to assert innovation and creativity to improve business and functional processes and reporting whilst adhering to a strong control environment.
• Attention to detail to ensure accounting and financial information is timely, accurate and complete.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities (multiple tasks) and support business unit management with sound business and financial counsel while constantly challenging to drive the team to optimize results and add value.
• High level of self-motivation with a strong sense of urgency and accountability

You Bring This Value

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
• MBA, CPA, CFA or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Experience: 

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience in a multi-entity, complex global environment. 
• Experience in Petrochemical or related industries is a preferred
• Experience using ERP and Financial Planning systems (SAP, Oracle, BPC, and OneStream are preferred systems) is required
• Previous experience in Business Finance or other highly analytical roles is preferred.

Competencies

Build Partnerships

Deliver Results

Drive Innovation

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational Fit

Technical Skills

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