Portfolio Business: Corporate
J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. This role will support the Corporation’s FP&A team in executing key financial planning & analysis activities, including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, analysis of actual results and variances, and KPI monitoring and reporting.
The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, exceptional communication skills, comprehensive knowledge of accounting and finance concepts and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and annual budgets
- Provide insightful financial analysis of both business unit and consolidated actual results, budgets and forecasts
- Assist in the month-end closing process by providing accounting support, reporting and analysis of financial performance
- Perform detailed variance analysis of financial results and key metrics
- Prepare and distribute various monthly management reports to stakeholders
- Develop and maintain relevant recurring reporting to support management accountability
- Identify, drive and implement process improvements in the company’s financial reporting including automation opportunities
- Partner with IT to adopt new capabilities and streamline reporting processes
- Collaborate with Accounting and business unit finance teams for ad-hoc analysis and projects, as required
Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- Minimum of 5+ years of work experience in Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis.