Senior Financial Analyst managing financial performance and supporting decision-making processes for Ashland's Specialty Additives Business in the Americas. This role requires collaboration with senior management and extensive financial analysis.
Responsibilities
Reporting monthly & quarterly performance, forecasting, and annual budgeting for the Americas region
Supporting the Americas General Manager for the Business Unit
Leading economic evaluations of significant research and capital projects
Providing decision support for US plants
Analyzing variances and providing management commentary, including bridges to explain volume, price, cost, and exchange rate-driven variances
Preparing management presentations and leading monthly results calls with senior management
Controlling SG&A spend; providing relevant analysis and spend bridges to leadership
Proactively contributing recommendations to the global management team to improve business performance
Participating in special projects and ad hoc reporting and analysis supporting many internal customers as required
Requirements
B.S. in Accounting, Finance or related degree
4-6 years of experience in Accounting or Finance with at least 1-2 years in FP&A
Strong analytical skills, financial planning and analysis background
High proficiency in MS Excel is required along with a basic knowledge of SAP, Power BI, and Qliktech (or similar ERP, analytical and query applications)
Must demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work under tight deadlines
Must be customer focused and have effective communications skills
Strive for continuous improvement and be highly self-directed
Experience in manufacturing or cost accounting, highly preferred
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