Location: Pasadena,TX, USA
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning and Analysis:
* Develop and maintain integrated financial models and forecasts.
* In charge of the annual budget and long-term plan processes.
* Prepare monthly detailed financial reports and presentations for management.
* Contribute to the definition of key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify opportunities.
* Ensure quality and consistency of the financial analysis (methods, references, etc.) prepared by the FP&A team
Support Key Stakeholders
* Develop and maintain bespoke controlling tools (cost, operational, sales, logistics, etc.) to provide visibility to each decision-maker, as well as to Baystar Executive team.
* Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to understand their strategic goals and perform ad hoc financial evaluation to support decision-making.
Process Improvement:
* Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement best practices across the organization.
* Automate systematically routine tasks and leverage advanced analytics to increase efficiency.
* Preserve knowledge by building appropriate documentation and providing selective trainings.
* Manages the FP&A team, and performs other duties in alignment with job role, as assigned.
CORE VALUES
Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values
* Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment
* Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration
* Focused: Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions
* Innovative: Daring to be different by finding New Ways
* Fun: Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success
COMPETENCIES
* Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current
* Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
* Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services
* Safety - HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
* 10+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related field.
* Recent background in the Polymer or Chemical Industry.
* Practical knowledge of FP&A as a manager (i.e. setting up the directions for analysis, developing or managing the development of tools, communication with management).
* Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
* Demonstrated leadership skills via major cross-functional projects and worked in more than one functional area.
* Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, PowerBI) and knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and interfaces with stakeholders from various backgrounds (top management, operational, commercial).
* A proactive, results-oriented mindset and a passion for driving business performance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
* Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the incumbent to:
* Follow safety requirements (goggles, PPE, etc.) when inside plant environment
* Lift up to 10 pounds
* Walk safely in and around industrial areas
* Speak publicly (such as at employee meetings)
* Sit for extended periods of time at a computer and work with computer-based data