Analyst

Emery Oleochemicals LLC•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

This role plays a critical role in driving value creation across assigned workstreams. The role is accountable for supporting initiative development, tracking implementation progress, and contributing to PATAMI delivery in close collaboration with workstream leaders and cross-functional partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a numerical, analytical, or technical discipline such as Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Mathematics, or Statistics
Experience in transformation, strategy, corporate planning, consulting, financial analysis, project management, or change management
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
Experience with data analytics, visualization, or programming tools such as Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or Excel Macros
Ability to translate complex data into clear, executive-ready insights
Demonstrated maturity, ownership mindset, and leadership presence
Strong execution discipline and project management capability
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Proactive, results-oriented, and innovative problem solver
Self-starter with the ability to work independently under tight deadlines
Clear and effective communicator across technical, operational, and executive audiences
Collaborative team player with the ability to influence without authority

Nice To Haves

Post-graduate qualifications such as an MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Statistics, or Management are preferred
Relevant professional certifications are viewed favorably
Background in manufacturing, specialty chemicals, industrial, or asset-intensive environments is preferred
Experience working with senior leaders, steering committees, or boards is a strong advantage
International or multi-region experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic analyses of business value chains, processes, and financial drivers to identify performance gaps relative to transformation targets and industry best practices
Support and facilitate idea-generation workshops to identify value creation opportunities
Develop bankable business cases, including financial models, cost-benefit analyses, and sensitivity scenarios
Collaborate with Finance, Commercial & Sales, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Digital teams to validate assumptions and expected benefits
Monitor and track initiative milestones, timelines, and benefits realization
Provide targeted analytical and execution support such as market analysis, dashboards, tools, templates, and financial modeling
Identify delivery risks and provide structured problem-solving support to initiative owners
Coach workstream teams in using the WAVE program management system to track progress and outcomes
Partner with Finance and workstream teams to track cash-in-bank realization
Support workstream leads in managing value creation pipelines and initiative portfolios
Facilitate site-level Transformation Office cadence meetings to review progress, address bottlenecks, and drive accountability
Provide analytical and planning support to line managers across performance improvement areas and key enablers
Coach nominated site champions in transformation disciplines to build sustainable execution capabilities
Act as a role model for transformation mindset, behaviors, and culture across Emery Group sites
Prepare and deliver transformation updates to senior leadership, steering committees, executive committees, and the Board