Senior Financial Analyst - (Cost Accounting)

Alvin, TX 77512

Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Function: Accounting/Finance Job ID:: 130376 Pay Range: $110,000-120,000 / year

Job Description

Senior Financial Analyst - South Houston
Chemical Industry

The Sr. Finance Business Analyst will be expected to provide in-depth financial analysis and cost accounting and finance support. This role will be onsite at the plant and a background in cost accounting is needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Act as business partner to one or more members of the Site Leadership Team to help drive business improvements
  • Prepare impactful management information reporting for use by business partners in managing their business and for communicating key results, issues, and challenges to the Plant Manager and Chemicals Business Team
  • Create cross functional collaboration and support for key ideas and initiatives by liaising with various cross functional roles such as corporate accounting, procurement, logistics and other financial functions on behalf of the plant and/or business partners
  • Analyze performance and financials for one or more parts of the plant on a weekly, monthly and annual or ad hoc basis
  • Use various information systems such as SAP, BW, BPC and Microsoft Office Suite to extract needed data and turn it into analyzed information, conclusions and recommendations
  • Generate scorecards that drive improved performance
  • Support and deliver key projects/initiatives with robust analysis, commercial insight and creative problem solving
  • Advise business on key financial topics (cash management, tax, accounting, etc.)
  • Become Subject Matter Expert (SME) on various financial or business areas
  • Manage guest contracts, ensuring maximum recovery from our Guest operations
  • Close the accounting books for the area under responsibility
  • Implement and follow sound controls methodologies
  • Make correct accounting decisions and recommendations
  • Prepare and make accounting entries during the monthly closing process
  • Analyze financials to ensure proper classification and correct accounting
Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate degree in a Technical area, Business, Finance or Accounting
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in cost accounting and business planning
  • Prefer experience in Chemical Plant or O&G refinery environments
  • Advance analytical skills
  • Proven skills with databased software and ERP packages 
  • History in building performance relationships and partnering with those outside of accounting
  • Ability to assimilate disparate information to develop detailed analysis and options

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Meet The Recruiter

Molly Gutierrez, CPC
Direct Hire Recruiting Manager

I’ve been with Burnett Specialists since 2012, and I love finding the right fit for both my clients and candidates! My recruiting expertise lies in the Accounting, Finance, and Supply Chain sectors, encompassing roles from C-suite executives to staff professionals. If you're looking to enhance your team or grow your career in these areas, I would love to connect.
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