Commercial Financial Analyst

Hydrite · Brookfield, WI · 2 wk ago

FinanceFull-time

We are a company where people matter. We are family driven and financially strong, looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

Benefits

Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
$600 per Year Wellness Incentive
Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision – eligible first day of the month following hire date
401k and profit sharing
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Legal services insurance
Scholarship awards for children of employees
Summer picnic
Community giving events
Free family wellness coaching (including nutritionist and fitness coach)

Responsibilities

Provide financial analysis and decision support related to business performance, pricing, profitability, margins, and commercial initiatives.
Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, strategic planning, and business performance review processes.
Support sales incentive plan analysis and reporting.
Analyze business results and key performance indicators, identify trends and variances, and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders.
Evaluate customer, product, channel, pricing, rebate, and promotional program profitability to support business decisions and margin improvement.
Develop and maintain financial models, scenario analyses, forecasts, and business cases to assess risks and opportunities.
Create and enhance Power BI dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools that improve visibility, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiencies.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to provide trusted financial guidance and support commercial growth initiatives.
Challenge assumptions, improve decision quality, and communicate insights in clear, business-friendly language with a variety of stakeholders.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Finance and is based onsite at our Brookfield, WI headquarters 4-5 days/week. Relocation and sponsorship are not available for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related financial work experience required.
5-7 years of progressive FP&A, commercial finance, or business analysis experience.
Experience in the manufacturing industry; chemical manufacturing preferred.
Advanced Excel skills required.
Strong financial modeling skills.
Experience with building and maintaining Power BI dashboards preferred.
Experience with SQL, Power Query, or Snowflake is a plus.
Experience with ERP, CRM, and business intelligence systems (e.g., Power BI), and AI agents preferred.
Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time for plant and business engagement.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity.
Ability to analyze complex data and communicate actionable business insights.
Knowledge of pricing, profitability, budgeting, and commercial finance concepts.
Proactive, self-starter with strong business acumen.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills.
Ability to influence without authority.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrates ownership and accountability as an individual contributor.

Physical Requirements

Office Environment:
- Able to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Able to use standard office equipment (computer, keyboard, mouse).
- Occasionally moves or transports objects (such as laptop or files) weighing up to 20 pounds.
Travel & Plant Environment:
- Able to travel up to 5% of the time, including overnight travel, to manufacturing plant locations or customer sites.
- During plant visits, the role involves moving through industrial areas and may involve periods of standing or walking.
- Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated plant or production areas, including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear, and other site-specific PPE.
- Able to tolerate exposure to hot, cold, and noisy environments during plant visits.