Requisition ID: 23427 Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company's two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.
Job Description Primary finance business partner of several functions and business leaders. Leads the budgeting and forecasting processes for the assigned functions. Analyze financials and engage with various leaders in the organization to discuss financial results, variance analysis and identification of risks, challenges and opportunities. The person will also be responsible in the utilization of SAC through creation of management reports and other reporting requirements of the stakeholders.
Responsibilities Finance Business Partnering (80%) Analyze the financials (i.e revenue and SG&A) of the assigned functions/business working closely with functional/business leaders to provide explanations on variances, set annual budget and update forecasts. Review and analyze financial results during and after the month-end close process and analyze business trends for his/her assigned functions. Identify risks and opportunities through data analytics and recommend action plans. Analyze variances and translate those numbers into value adding information to stakeholders. Identify issues encountered and ensure resolution in a timely manner. Identify efficiencies in the process and optimize engagement with stakeholders. Work closely with GBS Site Director, Legal and Government Relations Leader (subject to change per Corp FP&A's direction) and other functional leaders to discuss financial results.
Management Reporting and Analysis (20%) Prepare management reports through business intelligence tools such as SAP, BPC and SAC. Review and analyze reports prior publishing or submitting reports identifying significant fluctuations and perform preliminary investigations. Reach out to appropriate stakeholder to easily identify the cause of discrepancies and cascade any findings to business finance leaders. Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years planning, seasoned budgeting & forecasting skills/experience, solid analytical /data interpretation experience. College graduate with degree in Accounting, Finance and/or other advance course (e.g. MBA) Proficient with Microsoft products (Advance Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) Proficient with SAP/BPC/SAC Proficient in the use of English Language Demonstrate ability to work with others Preferred Qualifications Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders as the candidate will be presenting to executives Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate actionable insights The ideal candidate should be someone who can work fairly independently and at a level of maturity that can create relationships with the functional leaders Ability to quickly learn business practices and accounting policies Organized in handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment Good cooperation skills and willingness to work in a diversified team Confident, and adaptable to change Strong business acumen Experience with a manufacturing company Benefits Guaranteed 14th Month Pay Above-market Retirement Plan Design LinkedIn Learning Access Established Performance Incentive Program HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage) Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents Educational Assistance
