Associate Financial Analyst Job

Reports to Coating Resins Global Finance Manager. Indirectly supports the VP, Coating Solutions Finance. Global Reporting & Consolidation related activities will take up 90% of the analyst time. The other 10% will be devoted to Global development activities as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Global Reporting & Consolidation (90%)

Monthly Close Reporting & Analysis (60%)

• Work with Regional Finance teams & the Accounts and Controlling department in France (DCCG) to ensure that results accurately reflect operational activity.
• Ensure that reporting to DCCG and Global BU management are communicated in a timely manner.
• Make continuous improvement to processes (reporting, forecasting, and budget) and ensure proper documentation on reporting/processes covered by the job activity.

Forecasting (20%)

• Works with Global Finance Manager to assist in forecasting activities and analysis on a global level.
• Consolidate monthly forecasts of operational results, working with regional Finance teams.

Financial Analysis (10%)

• Provided analytical support to Global BU management.
• Continual review and improvement of existing reporting systems both from an IT and reporting standpoint.
• Assist with on-going follow-up of business metrics including working capital, investments and manufacturing globally.

Planning and Budget (10%)

• Work closely with Global Finance Manager and Director to prepare Budget package by consolidating regional budget templates and providing specific analysis. Identify areas for global process improvement year over year

Global Development (10%)

• Development of tools to enhance automation of reporting (100%)
• Examples include using OneStream to build displays of data, updating/creating excel databases to further automate processes.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• 0-2 years of Accounting/Finance or related experience in a chemical manufacturing business preferred.
• Finance, Accounting or Technical Bachelor's degree required
• Advanced MS Excel experience required

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks; Able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed and proactive initiative
• Flexibility in schedule based on business needs
• Commitment to producing quality output

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Working in an office environment
• Sitting, standing and walking are all part of a normal day
• Little to no lifting required for this role