Senior Financial Analyst - Transformation Office

Kraton Polymers LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401k matching contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kraton Polymers LLC is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Jacksonville, Florida to provide financial support and ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

In this role, you'll prepare budgets, review business plans, and provide analysis on the company's financial performance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in the chemical industry.

The position offers benefits such as medical insurance, 401k matching, and support programs to employees.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting policies and practices.
• Detail-oriented with focus on quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of budgets and investment strategies.
• Review and contribute to the business plan and forecasts.
• Provide timely analysis of company performance.
• Liaise with stakeholders for financial insight.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Cost Accounting

MS Office applications

SAP (FI/COPA/BI)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

MBA

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Make a +Difference at Kraton! At Kraton, we make a difference and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Finance team in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Senior Financial Analyst provides financial support to Kraton's management teams by ensuring best‑in‑class financial processes and financial reporting is provided to key internal and external stakeholders, compliance with the required International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), driving Kraton's ability to report reliable and accurate information, and partnering with the commercial and operating teams to derive shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of budgets, operating plans, forecasts, and investment strategies for the Transformation Office.
• Critically review and actively contribute to building the business plan, validating implementation outcomes, supporting calculations for actuals and forecast, reconciling results with the P&L.
• Co‑drives results with other stakeholders to achieve ambitious company‑set targets.
• Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the company's performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision‑making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan.
• Build and enhance reporting to provide meaningful insight into current and future performance.
• Liaise directly with different Transformation Office stakeholders for financial insight on both current period analytics as well as point‑of‑view development for forecast builds.
• Manage delivery of key reporting metrics for the Kraton Leadership Team.
• Perform ad‑hoc reports and other analyses and special projects as requested.

Required Skills

• 5 to 10 years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, detail‑oriented with focus on quality and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a challenging fast‑paced environment.
• SAP experience (FI/COPA/BI) preferred.
• Experience with BPC a plus.
• Strong financial analysis experience and cost accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly automated environment and pull data and translate it into meaningful business information.
• Effective communication skills – written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation, with an emphasis in the English language.
• Solid judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Experience working collaboratively within a matrix work environment and team structure across geographic boundaries.

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in finance or accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or MBA a plus.
• Chemical industry or manufacturing experience required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc – multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options.
• Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Health Advocate – free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions.
• Life Insurance – base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage.
• 401k – Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level.
• Employee Assistance Program – provided at no cost to employees.
• Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.