Operations Finance Analyst

Albemarle Netherlands BV; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Ketjen Corporation is seeking an Operations Finance Analyst to provide critical financial insights across manufacturing costs, productivity, inventory and capital expenditures. You will partner with the Operations Finance Leader and plant teams to deliver actionable recommendations that improve manufacturing economics.

The ideal candidate brings 2–5 years in finance, strong analytical and modeling skills, and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field; minimum 2–5 years of finance experience.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with large data sets; connect financial results to operational drivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis of manufacturing costs, production variances, yields, and productivity.
• Build models, scenarios, and business cases to evaluate opportunities and risks.
• Analyze inventory levels, working capital, and capital expenditures; support reporting and dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Communication to stakeholders

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Large data sets

Job description

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures? If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.

SUMMARY About Ketjen

Ketjen Corporation is a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Our company is driven by a strong set of core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define how we work together to deliver exceptional value to our customers and communities.

About the Role

The Operations Finance Analyst provides financial analysis across manufacturing costs, productivity, operational performance, inventory, and capital expenditures. This role partners closely with the Operations Finance Leader and operations teams to deliver insights that support informed business decisions and improved manufacturing economics. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a solid finance foundation, and an interest in operations and manufacturing finance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operations Financial Analysis Provide financial analysis and decision support to the Operations Finance Leader and operations teams. Analyze manufacturing costs, production variances, yields, productivity, and other operational performance drivers. Build financial models, scenarios, and business cases to evaluate operational opportunities, risks, and tradeoffs. Translate complex financial and operational data into clear insights and recommendations for business stakeholders.
• Manufacturing Cost & Productivity Monitor manufacturing cost performance and identify key drivers of favorable and unfavorable results. Partner with site and operations teams to evaluate productivity initiatives and quantify expected and realized financial benefits. Support standard cost, variance, and cost‑center analyses, including investigation of performance gaps. Develop recurring analyses and reporting that improve visibility into manufacturing economics and cost trends.
• Inventory & Working Capital Analyze inventory levels, movements, valuation, reserves, obsolescence, and working capital performance. Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to identify opportunities to improve inventory efficiency. Support inventory forecasting, reconciliations, and performance reviews through accurate and timely analysis. Evaluate the financial impact of inventory decisions and communicate risks and opportunities.
• Capital Effectiveness & Decision Support Support capital investment analysis, including business cases, return calculations, scenario modeling, and project tracking. Monitor capital spending and project financial performance against approved plans and forecasts. Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that provide actionable operations finance insights. Identify opportunities to improve or automate recurring reporting, data quality, and finance processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Qualifications 2 to 5 years of finance experience, preferably in operations finance, manufacturing finance, cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, or a related discipline. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem‑solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with large or complex data sets. Ability to connect financial results to operational drivers and communicate insights to financial and non‑financial stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong alignment with Ketjen’s core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity.
• Preferred Qualifications Experience analyzing manufacturing costs, productivity, inventory, or capital expenditures. Experience in specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, manufacturing, or another asset‑intensive environment. Knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, forecasting, and operational performance management. Experience with enterprise financial systems, manufacturing cost systems, Power BI, or other analytical tools. Demonstrated ability to improve or automate financial reporting and analytical processes.

Benefits of Joining Ketjen

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are a global provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining and specialty chemicals industries. Working side‑by‑side with our customers, we develop value‑added, customized solutions that make them more competitive. Discovering and implementing new and better performance‑based sustainable solutions is what motivates all of us. We think beyond business‑as‑usual to drive innovations that create lasting value. Unleash your POTENTIAL with Ketjen. At Ketjen, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s really that simple. We embrace diversity of experience, talent and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team‑oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment.

AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hands‑on technical experience
• Job variety and career flexibility
• Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level
• A proven record of innovation
• Company‑wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability
• Deep commitment to our communities, education, and social development
• Concern and compassion for fellow employees
• Among the best safety records in the industry
• The bottom‑line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Ketjen will provide the resources and support you need to succeed.

EEO is The Law

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity