Financial Planning Analyst (Chemical Manufacturing)

Financial Planning Analyst (Chemical Manufacturing)

iCIMS Job ID

2025-3725

# of Openings

Job Family

FP&A

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Overview

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company - at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers - ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

Overview (Scope of Role)

Under the direction of the Director of Supply Chain Services & Operations, the Financial Planning Analyst provides financial support to Supply Chain Services and Operations (Manufacturing) organizations.

As the financial analyst for Supply Chain Services and Operations, support the development of the operational and financial strategy of the functions with the functional leaders, segment global leadership teams and business management teams. Act as a catalyst to help instill a financial approach and mindset throughout the organization, translating operational metrics into measures of performance, identifying gaps, taking action and accountability in executing on short-term and long-term objectives, and the quality and timeliness of functional results; communicating value and risk issues up through functional leadership.

Support the monthly forecast, annual plan and five year strategy processes with financial projections, reporting and communicating the financial impacts of business / functional operations, various strategic initiatives, and changes in the market / competitive environment. Assist the financial close process analyzing results, communicating deviations, assisting with audit requests, and working with the Controllers organization to ensure segment financial results are free from material misstatements. Ensure the ongoing development, monitoring, and adherence to the Company's control systems as they relate to functional operations (capital spending and expense control) and financial reporting (internal controls and SOX).

Develop close working relationship with Finance Leaders (FLT) and develop a deep understanding of finance processes including annual budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting.

Responsibilities

Analyze and understand results, trends, and variances for functional fixed costs. Identify and communicate issues, and correct as necessary. Monitor fixed costs for Supply Chain Services and Operations - 40%

• Assist in development of monthly forecast for Supply Chain Services and Operations (Manufacturing) and prepare communication to Functional and Business Leadership - 30%
• Support Annual Budget and Five Year Planning process for Supply Chain Services and Operations - 10%
• Assists in the analysis of strategic initiatives and in the preparation of recommendations - 10%
• Support Environment of Compliance, Control & SOX - 5%
• Enhance reporting through streamlining and automation and participation in and support of continuous improvement projects - 5%

Qualifications

Multinational Company / International Management experience is a plus

Equity and Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.

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