Senior Financial Analyst

Kraton • The Woodlands, TX

30d

About The Position

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Finance Team at our global headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas.

The Senior Financial Analyst provides financial support to Kraton's management teams by ensuring best-in-class financial processes and financial reporting is provided to key internal and external stakeholders; compliance with the required United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP); driving Kraton’s ability to report reliable and accurate information about the business; and partnering with the commercial and operating teams to derive shareholder value. Key Responsibilities
Support in the preparation of budgets, operating plans, forecasts, and investment strategies.
Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the company's performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan.
Liaise directly with Segment Controllers for financial insight on both current period analytics as well as point of view development for forecast builds.
Manage delivery of key reporting metrics for Kraton Leadership Team.
Assist Director, Corporate Finance in management of corporate financial forecasting model.
Key contributor for preparation of quarterly Board of Director presentations.
Key contributor for preparation of quarterly and annual public filings.
Perform ad hoc reports and other analyses and special projects as requested.

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of experience in finance and accounting required.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and practices.
• Excellent problem solving skills, detailed oriented with focus on quality and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment.
• SAP experience (FI/COPA/BI) preferred.
• Experience with BPC a plus.
• Strong financial analysis experience and cost accounting experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly automated environment and pull data and translate it into meaningful business information.
• Effective communication skills – written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation with an emphasis in the English language.
• Solid judgment and decision-making skills.
• Experience working collaboratively within a matrix work environment and team structure across geographic boundaries.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance or accounting.
• Chemical industry or manufacturing experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of budgets, operating plans, forecasts, and investment strategies.
• Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the company's performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan.
• Liaise directly with Segment Controllers for financial insight on both current period analytics as well as point of view development for forecast builds.
• Manage delivery of key reporting metrics for Kraton Leadership Team.
• Assist Director, Corporate Finance in management of corporate financial forecasting model.
• Key contributor for preparation of quarterly Board of Director presentations.
• Key contributor for preparation of quarterly and annual public filings.
• Perform ad hoc reports and other analyses and special projects as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level