Director of FP&A- Performance Materials

Ingevity•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world. Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity! The Director of FP&A for Performance Materials will shape the segment’s financial direction through forecasting, long-range planning, and insight-driven analysis. This role serves as a key strategic partner to operations, commercial, and executive leadership. Based in North Charleston, SC, the Director of FP&A for Performance Materials will report to the Senior Director of FP&A. This role does not have any direct reports; however, resources within the larger FP&A team will provide analytic support for both ad hoc analysis and monthly reporting, as needed.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred
10-15 years’ experience working in financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and modeling
Current or prior experience working within a manufacturing company (required)
Understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, advanced modeling automation, ERP experience (SAP a plus)
Strong financial, quantitative, and analytical skills required with knowledge in various modeling methodologies, including DCF modeling and various other measures of ROI and TVM
Driven, self-starter, bias towards decision making, and able to overcome obstacles and see projects through to completion
Strong business acumen, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally; ability to communicate effectively with diverse technical and non-technical teams
Business travel of approximately 10-15%

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred
ERP experience (SAP a plus)

Responsibilities

Lead the development of the consolidated Performance Materials segment financial forecast and annual plan (~$600MM annual revenue segment). You will be responsible for working with stakeholders throughout the business to ensure alignment of financial targets: commercial, plant controllers, S&OP, technical & business leadership.
Own and develop the long-range financial planning and forecasting models for Performance Materials. This includes translating external market data to internal revenue projections and ultimately full P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow projections.
Perform and provide monthly financial reporting and analysis of the financial results for Performance Materials. This includes consolidated financial statement variance analysis, sales variance analysis & reporting, and EBITDA reconciliation versus relevant comparison periods (plan, forecast, prior year, etc.)
Serve as a key financial partner and thought leader to business leadership
Deliver ad hoc reporting and modeling for business financial decisions and work closely with business leaders to ensure alignment of financial goals and objectives
Own and manage budgeting, forecasting, actual reporting, and monthly cost center review meetings for SG&A for Performance Materials
Assist the Senior Director of FP&A with enhancing business analysis by identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function; organize data into logical communication and messages that support business decisions