Senior Financial Analyst

Airbus; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plan options and 401(k)

Job summary

The Senior Financial Analyst will support core Record to Report (R2R) activities for the North America region at Brenntag. You will help with monthly closes, journal entries, reconciliations, and ensure data integrity across NA entities in partnership with Shared Services and HR.

You will oversee payroll reporting, intercompany reconciliation, and Concur governance, while leading HQ processes and aligning with corporate standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting, financial operations, or similar experience.
• Experience with R2R processes, GL accounting, and financial controls.
• Proficiency in Excel; ERP and financial reporting tools preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Record to Report (R2R) support: monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and data integrity across NA entities.
• Payroll financial oversight: consolidate payroll reporting and liaise with HR/payroll teams.
• Intercompany accounting: coordinate reconciliation across NA entities and standardize processes.
• Concur governance: oversee T&E policies, coding, and reporting accuracy.
• HQ process ownership: lead select HQ-level financial processes aligning with standards.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Qlik

OneStream

ERP systems

Job description

Your Role

The Senior Financial Analyst will support core Record to Report (R2R) activities for the North America region. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, partners closely with Shared Services and HR, and maintains oversight of several key North America financial processes including payroll reporting, intercompany reconciliation, travel & expense (Concur) governance, and headquarters financial operations. The ideal candidate is collaborative, process focused and committed to strong financial controls and reporting accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Record to Report (R2R) & Financial Reporting: Support the monthly closing process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and core R2R reporting deliverables. Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across North America legal entities. Partner with Shared Service Centers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain efficient end to end R2R processes.


• Payroll Financial Oversight: Own consolidated payroll financial reporting for North America. Serve as Finance liaison with the HR Payroll team to ensure proper accounting, completeness, and alignment. Monitor payroll related postings, identify discrepancies, and support resolution activities.


• Intercompany Accounting & Reconciliation: Coordinate intercompany reconciliation activities across all NA legal entities. Act as primary liaison with the SSC Intercompany team to ensure timely settlement, reconciliation accuracy, and issue resolution. Support standardization and continuous improvement of intercompany processes.


• Travel & Expense (Concur) Financial Management: Oversee Concur operations from a Finance perspective for North America. Partner with the global Concur team to ensure compliance with policies, proper coding, and reporting accuracy. Support issue resolution, system improvements, and financial governance of T&E processes.


• North America Headquarters Process Ownership: Lead select HQ level financial processes and ensure alignment with corporate standards. Coordinate cross functional inputs to support regional financial operations and compliance requirements.


• Additional Responsibilities: Support other financial or operational activities as required to meet business needs and ensure overall R2R process effectiveness.

Your Profile

• Experience in a multinational or large corporate environment.


• Exposure to travel & expense systems (Concur), payroll financial processes, or intercompany accounting.


• Familiarity with advanced analysis or reporting tools (Power BI, Qlik, OneStream).


• Demonstrated ability to support process improvement and cross functional initiatives.


• Ability to troubleshoot data flow issues across ERP, tax engines, and reporting tools.


• Familiarity with master data structures (GL, product taxability, customer tax profiles).


• Ability to communicate clearly with SSC, legal entities, and commercial teams.


• Skilled in translating technical data requirements into clear instructions for non‑finance stakeholders.


• Ability to produce ready documentation with clear narratives, version control, and traceability.


• Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, financial operations, or similar roles.


• Strong understanding of Record to Report processes, general ledger accounting, and financial controls.


• Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools preferred.


• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Our Offer

• Paid parental leave


• Education assistance program


• Employee assistance program


• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

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Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

About Brenntag

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.

Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.

As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.

For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com