Prinicipal Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Business Partnering
• Act as business partner to the site leadership team to help drive business improvements by communicating key results, issues, and challenges.
• Evaluate capital and productivity projects, helping to prioritize opportunities.
• Prepare impactful cost information reporting for use by business partners in managing their business, enabling them to make strategic decisions with accurate information.
• Identify and assess key value drivers, risks, and opportunities in order to maximize operating levels.
• Create cross-functional collaboration and support key ideas and initiatives by liaising with various cross functional roles, such as Corporate Accounting, Procurement, Commercial, Guests, and other financial functions on behalf of the plant and / or business partners.
• Business Performance Management
• Analyze performance and financials on a weekly, monthly, annual, and ad hoc basis.
• Identify risks and opportunities in achieving annual targets.
• Generate scorecards that drive improved performance.
• Become Subject Matter Expert (SME) on various financial and business areas.
• Support department-wide improvement initiatives, including the development of standard work, process documentation, and cross-training activities.
• Use various information systems such as SAP, BW and Microsoft Office Suite to extract needed data and turn it into analyzed information, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Financial Cost Analysis, Forecasting and Budgeting
• Complete monthly closing activities, which include making journal entries, allocating usages and costs, performing variance analysis, reconciling accounts, and preparing Guest reporting and billings.
• Coordinate with unit leaders to prepare a monthly operations forecast (cost, production, and usages).
• Support the company's annual planning and LRP (i.e., Long Range Plan) processes by coordinating with unit and site leaders to prepare assigned portions of the manufacturing site's annual budget.
• Support and deliver key projects / initiatives with robust analysis, insight and creative problem solving.
• Advise site leadership team and operations on financial impact of decisions and recommend best course of action based on knowledge and analysis.
• Provide analytical expertise to assist in tracking cost reduction activities and capacity expansion / rationalization projects.
• REPORTS TO :
• Pensacola Controller
• Location:
• Pensacola, FL- Hybrid Schedule
• REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• BS / BA in Accounting or Finance; will consider Business degree with related experience.
• CPA or MBA a plus.
• History in building performance relationships and cross-functional partnerships.
• Ability to assimilate disparate information to develop detailed analysis and options.
• Advanced knowledge and user of Excel functio

Additional Information

COMPANY OVERVIEW Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact. POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to support both Ascend-owned and Guest-owned units within our Pensacola manufacturing site. The Analyst will play a critical role in operating decisions through their analysis and partnership with the area operations team members. They will be expected to provide financial analysis, cost modelling, and project review support. The Principal Financial Analyst is also responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the group's production and usage records and cost reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, enjoy a challenging work environment and the opportunity to exercise initiative, be self-motivated, and demonstrate an aptitude and skill to proactively find solutions. They will provide key information on historical trends, forecasts and related analysis at the micro and macro level in support of business decisions and be able to communicate complex concepts in a concise way. TARGETED OUTCOMES/12 MONTH SUCCESS BENCHMARK Become a highly engaged and effective business partner across the Utilities, Maintenance, and Services organizations. Develop an understanding of plant spending plans, allocation basis, creation of product standard costs, and impact of cost savings initiatives. Achieve Greenbelt certification based on successful completion of data driven improvement projects. Actively support the development of standard work, process documentation and continuous improvement within the department.

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