Financial Analyst

Job description

The Manufacturing Finance Analyst will support our North American chemical operations to: a.) ensure manufacturing and logistics costs are accurately controlled and recorded; b.) partner with operations teams to drive cost improvements in the business; c.) control and assess financial returns on key operational investments; and d.) support all finance-related activities across multiple production sites in the United States and Canada. This role is equal parts controllership and financial planning & analysis. Key Characteristics: ● Consistently exhibit a controlling mindset with the ability to lead financial activities across manufacturing and logistical operations. ● Continually distill operational data into actionable information and insights at both an operational and financial level. ● Regularly display a strong financial acumen and the willingness to partner with various stakeholder groups to drive meaningful change. Duties & Responsibilities: ● Manage financial activities of six manufacturing plant operations in the US and Canada. ● Perform all COGS-related monthly closing activities and financial analysis for the chemicals business in North America totaling approximately $350M in annual spend. ● Partner with plant leaders to improve financial performance and working capital position. ● Lead NAM process for annual operating budgets and ongoing expense forecasting. ● Support capital spend, new investment models and physical counts, as required. ● Support make-versus-buy and margin analysis. ● Lead annual physical inventories at the production plants; Inventory adjustments, analysis, and audit requests. ● Conduct internal control/process reviews based on applicable statutory and IFRS reporting requirements. ● Lead monthly analysis and reporting of direct material inflation/deflation. ● Respond to client ad-hoc requests for customized data and reports in a knowledgeable and flexible manner. Required: ● Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent experience ● 2-5 years of relevant experience in supply chain finance, controllership and/or supply chain FP&A ● US & Canada travel approximately 15-20% Preferred: ● Preferred global experience ● Preferred SAP & Tableau experience ● CMA, CPA, or MBA is a plus Hard Skills: ● Cost accounting experience, preferably in an SAP environment ● Proven analytical skills and ability to operate at an appropriate level of detail for stakeholders ● Provide ability to lead and influence people, both directly and indirectly ● Strong customer focus Soft Skills: ● Inclusive: Passioned for working in different cultures and environments, in a collaborative organization with a diversity team. ● Team Player: Ability to work with others toward a shared goal, participating actively, accountable and committed to the entire team respecting peers, leadership, stakeholders, and clients. ● Inspirational: Excellent oral and written communication skills: Communicate clearly and professionally with Finance and non-Finance professionals within the organization being able to inspire others. ● Decision Maker: Challenge the status quo and make decisions based on your role to be an effective problem solver and use critical thinking skills to find new ideas and connect them to provide the best practices and tools to our stakeholders and clients. ● Flexibility: Adapt and respond to the changing environment and to constructively create opportunities for change through active participation. Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.