Senior Financial Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Financial Analyst will serve as a strategic finance business partner supporting Kraton's Product Management, Innovation, and Finance teams. This role plays a critical part in driving commercial performance through robust financial analysis, product profitability insights, innovation portfolio management, and long-range strategic planning. The successful candidate will translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that influence pricing strategy, portfolio decisions, and innovation investment across our global business. This is a highly visible, cross-functional role offering exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the financial narrative behind Kraton's growth and innovation agenda.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of relevant experience in FP&A, commercial finance, product finance, business finance, or a similar role
- Demonstrated track record of partnering with commercial and operational stakeholders
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, complex formulas, scenario analysis)
- Expert-level PowerPoint skills for executive storytelling and reporting
- Experience using AI in financial analysis.
- Strong command of financial modeling, ROI/NPV analysis, and profitability analytics
- Sharp business acumen with the ability to connect financial outcomes to commercial strategy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to influence at all levels
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills — comfortable navigating product, innovation, commercial, and finance stakeholders
- Self-starter mindset with strong ownership, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience within a multinational, matrixed organization preferred
- Experience in manufacturing, specialty chemicals, industrial products, or B2B environments
Responsibilities
- Lead product profitability calculations, margin analysis, and commercial financial reviews
- Partner with product managers on strategic initiatives, including portfolio optimization and lifecycle management
- Provide financial insights to support pricing decisions, portfolio rationalization, and commercial strategy
- Develop and maintain analytical frameworks that drive data-informed product decisions
- Own and maintain the Innovation P&L, project tracking, and pipeline financial reporting
- Calculate and validate ROI, NPV, payback periods, and financial feasibility for innovation projects
- Prepare and review monthly innovation reporting decks, including executive-ready PowerPoint presentations
- Lead the innovation budget planning and forecasting cycle, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
- Perform ad hoc product profitability, margin, and variance analyses to support business decisions
- Contribute to the Long-Range Plan (LRP) and annual strategic planning cycles
Benefits
- Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc - multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Advocate – free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
- Life Insurance – base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
- 401k – Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level
- Employee Assistance Program – provided at no cost to employees
- Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
