Sr. Financial Analyst

AdvanSix; Lake Hiawatha (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advansix is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with the Business Finance Director for Chemical Intermediates and two Site Controllers. The role covers accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and manufacturing finance across multiple entities.

Key duties include month-end close, budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting. You will develop a deep understanding of business operations and their impact on financial results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 4 years' finance/accounting experience.
• FP&A or manufacturing finance experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.
• Support inventory and fixed asset accounting activities.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Help maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support the resolution of accounting and transactional issues within SAP.
• Partner with Site Controllers to analyze manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, inventory, production yields, and Site performance.
• Monitor Site spending and operational metrics and prepare manufacturing variance analyses.
• Support productivity, cost reduction, and working capital initiatives.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Month-end close

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel skills

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The Sr. Financial Analyst will support the Business Finance Director for Chemical Intermediates and two Site Controllers with accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and manufacturing finance activities across multiple entities. Key responsibilities include month-end closing, budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting. Success in this role means developing an understanding of business and operational activities and how they affect financial results.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews
• Support inventory and fixed asset accounting activities
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Help maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support the resolution of accounting and transactional issues within SAP
• Partner with Site Controllers to analyze manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, inventory, production yields, and Site performance
• Monitor Site spending and operational metrics and prepare manufacturing variance analyses
• Support productivity, cost reduction, and working capital initiatives
• Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count programs

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & Commercial Finance

• Assist with monthly forecasts, annual operating plans (AOP), and budgeting (ZBB) processes
• Prepare analyses comparing actual results to forecast, budget, and prior-year performance
• Support pricing analysis and customer profitability reviews
• Analyze revenue, margins, product profitability, and sales trends
• Maintain financial models, planning files, and forecasting tools
• Support business reviews through financial and operational analysis

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Utilize SAP, Power BI, and Excel to support reporting and analysis
• Assist in automating recurring reports and improving reporting processes
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports for finance and business leadership
• Present financial information in a clear and concise format

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, data quality, and financial processes
• Support implementation of process improvements and reporting enhancements
• Participate in projects related to profitability, working capital, and operational performance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum 4 years' finance/accounting experience. FP&A or manufacturing finance preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environment
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations or legal entities
• Knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing financial metrics
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or other business intelligence tools
• Experience supporting pricing, revenue, and margin analysis

Expected salary range for this position - 110k to 130k