Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Provide necessary support during the monthly financial close process so that the site financial results are accurately completed on a timely basis.
• This includes recording and reviewing accruals, overhead costs, utilities, third party service bill-outs, variable costs, etc.
• Posting transactions and monitor operational activity related to capital projects.
• Aid with the consolidation and analysis of the annual site fixed and variable cost budget.
• Aid with month end inventory recordings and mass balance of production and consumption activity, as well as quarterly physical inventory counts and reconciliations of process materials.
• Create, manage, and close capital project structures in SAP.
• Create assets and process project settlements to assets.
• Support management interpretation of financial transactions, events, and INEOS policies for users who must make economic or business decisions.
• Maintain and support INEOS internal control processes and the delegation of authority.
• Prepare monthly financial reports that summarize plant variable and fixed cost performance.
• Perform necessary variance and trend analysis on operating costs, capital spending, working capital investment, etc. to clearly interpret these results for management.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and follow up on any unresolved balance differences.
• Gather and provide documentation for external audit requests as required and assist with annual physical inventory observations.
• Prepare monthly sales and use tax reports and assist with annual compliance reporting.
• Support and follow Oligomers and CB behavioural and process safety practices.

Qualifications

• Level of education & Experience in general: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• CPA or MBA degree preferred.
• Preference given to candidates with financial experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Superior Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, are required.
• SAP FI/CO/MM super-user level knowledge (knowledge of other modules also a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines.
• Self-starting individual who can work with a minimum of direction preferred.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to discuss and explain financial transactions and processes in a clear and concise way to individuals across the organization.
• Working knowledge of financial internal control processes.
• Demonstrated record of gaining trust of leadership in working on sensitive issues.
• Track record of establishing strong relationship with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization to deliver creative, effective solutions in a difficult and changing business environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language.
• Strong planning and organizing skills with an ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and innovatively to uncover new opportunities.
• Successful project team leadership experience with at least small multi-functional business teams.
• Possess excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills across all levels and organizational boundaries.
• Technical skills: Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office products EXCEL, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook required. Working familiarity in Microsoft Access desired. Demonstrated SAP user reporting expertise desired.