Sr. Lead Financial Analyst

• Provide overall financial support to Business Directors and Segment
• Analysis and insight essential in developing the business unit’s overall strategy and evaluating a diverse range of opportunities
• Monthly forecasting and planning of income statement, balance sheet (including working capital), and cash flows
• Annual budget preparation
• Quarterly MD&A segment analysis
• Research and resolve general ledger/SAP accounting issues as they relate to properly assigning costs and revenues to cost centers and profit centers
• Work with the business to identify and measure KPI’s
• Business unit working capital management 
• Monthly financial analysis and ad hoc special business performance analysis
• Support and report on VEP initiatives related to the Business 

 QUALIFICATIONS:  

•    Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and judgment skills.
• Thorough understanding of financial and manufacturing accounting principles and procedures (US GAAP and IFRS), and financial performance indicators (e.g. margin, etc.).
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively as a team member and achieve results through the contributions of other people within and outside the immediate organization.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills consistent with a client group including Senior Managers and Executives. Advanced PC skills, including spreadsheets, databases, graphics, statistical forecasting, and modeling.
• Ability to work independently and solve non-recurring problems and drive continuous process improvements and exhibit strong analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with proficiency in mentoring, team development and project planning.
• Ability to assert innovation and creativity to improve business and functional processes and reporting whilst adhering to a strong control environment.
• Attention to detail to ensure accounting and financial information is timely, accurate and complete.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities (multiple tasks) and support business unit management with sound business and financial counsel while constantly challenging to drive the team to optimize results and add value. 
• High level of self-motivation with a strong sense of urgency and accountability 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
• MBA, CPA, CFA or equivalent experience preferred. 

 Work Experience:  

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience in a multi-entity, complex global environment.  
• Experience in Petrochemical or related industries is a preferred 
• Experience using ERP and Financial Planning systems (SAP, Oracle, BPC, and OneStream are preferred systems) is required 
• Previous experience in Business Finance or other highly analytical roles is preferred.