Senior Financial Analyst FP&A - Quaker Houghton

Company Overview:

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of chemical specialties, process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial companies and to this day our experience and expertise show in the actions and dedication of our Associates worldwide. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Position Summary:

The FP&A Business Partner will serve as the trusted advisor and partner to the Business leadership team. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the financial planning and analysis processes, conducting margin and expense analytics on the P&L, liaising with business functions, and providing broad decision support and advisory to business leaders.

Reporting to the FP&A Business Partner, the incumbent will support business reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. This position will partner with Regional Controllers and Business Unit leaders to develop rolling financial plans, analyze results, and assess business performance. This position will be responsible to deliver timely analysis and insights including margin and profitability analysis, contract review, KPI reporting, and expense analysis. The FP&A partner will act as a point of contact for business leaders to liaise further into the organization, including with functional stakeholders such as Finance and IT.

What will you do?

• Responsible for business financial planning and analysis activities, driving data driven Business decisions

• Provide timely analysis and prepared insights to best position the business team to drive profitable growth and to deliver on annual targets

• Support the businesses annual budget and rolling forecasts, including relevant financial analysis around expenses, and sales and margins if applicable. Simplify approach where possible, while still maintaining planning accuracy and integrity. Support business leaders to work with the standardized tools and systems to deliver respective plans.

• Prepare and deliver ongoing and action oriented financial analysis, leading to improved financial performance of the Business SG&A, volumes, sales, margins

• Provide reporting, as needed, on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Tell the story and provide meaningful analytics to support

• Continually provide input for opportunities for improvement, and align with global approach/processes when feasible.

• Support monthly/quarterly/annual reporting process for business performance, which culminates in comprehensive meetings with CEO/CFO describing in-depth performance KPI’s by department, customer and product line. Ensure these reviews are aligned with (provided) consistent format, and that major identified themes are clear and succinct. Focus these reviews for 1) a deep understanding of performance drivers, 2) expectations around future performance and 3) actionable inputs/takeaways.

• Assist overall analysis on working capital through provided consistent reporting and projecting, and proactive activities such as contract term review and inventory management analysis

• Stay current with industry, market and performance development trends both internally and externally. Additionally, stay up to date with use of systems and tools in finance and commercial organization (PBI, CRM, etc).

• Assist with special projects, including globally, as needed.

Work Environment/EHS Responsibilities:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit.

• The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

• Maintain the Highest EHS standards.

What do we look for?

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in accounting, finance, or engineering with MBA preferred
• 5+ years of work experience including financial analysis, preferably in serving key business leaders. Experience in manufacturing or chemicals industry a plus

Analytical and problem-solving skills: Can prepare the story – as derived by effectively sourcing, building and analyzing critical financial and non-financial data in a complex environment. Proven intellectual curiosity and ability to develop creative solutions/approaches to problems requiring a deep understanding of the business, the organization and related processes..

Business Partnering & Influencing Skills: Be a trusted advisor to the leadership team; proactively collaborate, influence, and align team’s contributions to drive initiatives that benefit the organizations’ overall results. Independent thinker with demonstrated success building strong, trusted, working relationships with internal stakeholders. Ability and awareness to negotiate or push back when needed.

Communication & Organization Skills: Ability to articulate analyses - presenting complex materials succinctly across all levels to drive effective decision making. Demonstrated active listening skills. Organized, self-starter with flexibility and willingness to balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Team Skills: Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible, with demonstrated ability to articulate and drive a team towards designed outcomes

Systems skills: - Word processing, Spreadsheets, Accounting software, General Ledger, Internet software, E-mail, Database software – Various ERP, Business Intelligence and Business Analytics Software

EEO STATEMENT: It is Quaker Houghton's policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Houghton International will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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