Hybrid Senior Financial Analyst

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About the role

  • 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
  • CPA/CMA/MBA a plus

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Senior Financial Analyst

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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