Senior Financial Analyst

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team at Kraton. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this role supports management teams by providing best-in-class financial processes and reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and driving shareholder value.

Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of budgets, operating plans, forecasts, and investment strategies for Supply Chain
• Build and maintain data hygiene strategies for correct purchase order set up, input data management, and building blocks for analysis
• 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
• Build and enhance reporting to provide meaningful insight into current and future performance
• Liaise directly with Segment Controllers and VP Supply Chain and Logistics 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 Pine Chemical Leadership Team
• Perform ad hoc reports and other analyses and special projects as requested

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of experience in finance and accounting
• 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 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance or accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or MBA preferred
• Chemical industry or manufacturing experience required