FINANCIAL ANALYST, COMMERCIALThe primary purpose of this position is to provide financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision support that drives profitable growth. This role reports directly to the Executive Director of Finance. As an individual contributor, this role analyzes business performance, evaluates commercial opportunities, and develops insights that support pricing, profitability, and strategic decision-making. It supports planning processes, business reviews, and data analytics initiatives while ensuring financial accuracy and transparency. Success in the position requires advanced analytical and modeling skills, the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Primary responsibilities include:- Provide financial analysis and decision support related to business performance, pricing, profitability, margins, and commercial initiatives.
- Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, strategic planning, and business performance review processes.
- Support sales incentive plan analysis and reporting.
- Analyze business results and key performance indicators, identify trends and variances, and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Evaluate customer, product, channel, pricing, rebate, and promotional program profitability to support business decisions and margin improvement.
- Develop and maintain financial models, scenario analyses, forecasts, and business cases to assess risks and opportunities.
- Create and enhance Power BI dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools that improve visibility, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiencies
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to provide trusted financial guidance and support commercial growth initiatives
- Challenge assumptions, improve decision quality, and communicate insights in clear, business-friendly language with a variety of stakeholders.
REPORTING STRUCTURE- This position reports to the Executive Director of Finance.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related financial work experience required.
- 5-7 years of progressive FP&A, commercial finance, or business analysis experience
- Experience in the manufacturing industry; chemical manufacturing preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Strong financial modeling skills
- Experience with building and maintaining PowerBI dashboards preferred
- Experience with SQL, Power Query, or Snowflake is a plus
- Experience with ERP, CRM, and business intelligence systems (e.g. Power BI), and AI agents preferred
- Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time for plant and business engagement.
COMPETENCIES- Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity
- Ability to analyze complex data and communicate actionable business insights
- Knowledge of pricing, profitability, budgeting, and commercial finance concepts
- Proactive, self-starter with strong business acumen.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills
- Ability to influence without authority.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrates ownership and accountability as an individual contributor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Office Environment:
- Able to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Able to use standard office equipment (computer, keyboard, mouse).
- Occasionally moves or transports objects (such as laptop or files) weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Travel & Plant Environment:
- Able to travel up to 5% of the time, including overnight travel, to manufacturing plant locations or customer sites.
- During plant visits, the role involves moving through industrial areas and may involve periods of standing or walking.
- Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated plant or production areas, including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear, and other site-specific PPE.
- Able to tolerate exposure to hot, cold, and noisy environments during plant visits.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITSBenefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.
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