Financial Planning Analyst

Welcome to Valtris Specialty Chemicals

At Valtris, our purpose is simple: we manufacture and provide specialty chemicals that improve our customers’ products and processes; by helping our customers develop innovative and sustainable products.

With 9 manufacturing facilities in 6 countries we serve customers around the globe. Our rich history of innovation and specialty chemicals serving a diverse set of end markets goes back to 1940. From the beginning , the key to our success has been our team of world class, dedicated, customer focused employees committed to bringing value to our customers through quality materials, customer service excellence, and innovative solutions.

We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers innovation, creativity, growth, and is mindful of our impact on the environment. As a part of the Valtris team you will be challenged creatively and provided opportunities allowing your career to grow with you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive monthly U.S. S&OP FP&A process, including financial forecasting of sales and operational results
• Interface with business unit and operations leaders to ensure accurate reporting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Own and maintain multiple complex Excel financial models analyzing business unit, product group and transaction level data
• Execute key FP&A processes necessary for the preparation of monthly and quarterly Board level and management financial reporting across the total company
• Identify and implement continuous FP&A process and forecasting improvements; from leveraging advanced Excel functions to supporting initiatives to increase utilization of financial systems (Adaptive Solutions)
• Participate in the annual budgeting process and monthly measurement against budget and prior forecasts
• Perform one-off, ad hoc analysis of financial and operational information for the FP&A Director and senior management team

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CPA and/or MBA a plus
• 3 - 8 years of FP&A experience, preferably with a multi-national manufacturing-based company
• Expert level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proven financial acumen and income statement variance analysis experience
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving and root cause/analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to synthesize and clearly articulate complex information
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude, with a desire to challenge themselves as well as continuously develop and learn
• Familiarity with standard cost accounting preferred
• Experience with SAP, Adaptive Solutions, or other financial software systems a plus

We provide a range of competitive benefits programs focused on the well-being of our employees (our benefit offering may vary by country) and our Compensation Plans are designed to be competitive, recognize performance, and support the growth and development of our employees.

Our talented people are the core of our success through their hard work, creativity, and commitment. Join us and bring your experience and passion to contribute to our growth and success.

Valtris is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, marital status, military service, or any other characteristic or trait protected by Federal, State, or local law.