Vantage Specialty Chemicals
Senior Financial Analyst
Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Deerfield, Illinois, United States, 60063
Vantage Overview
Vantage is a fast-growing, leading global supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of consumer and industrial markets. Through our chemistries, customer focus, and vertically integrated farming, manufacturing, and formulation facilities around the world, we are Enabling Tomorrow’s Solutions Today.With more than 1,000 employees, $1+ billion in sales, and a footprint in 13 countries around the world, Vantage is driven by an intense focus on our customers, providing a broad portfolio of customized solutions, formulations, and ingredients that are tailored to meet their specific needs.Vantage is structured in two divisions: Consumer Solutions and Performance Solutions. Consumer Solutions focuses on market segments where we have the right product portfolio and technical capabilities to win, while Performance Solutions encapsulates our Performance Materials and Oleo business units focused on select industrial applications.Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL, a Chicago suburb, and has continued to grow since its inception in 2008 through focused commercial efforts and strategic investments.For more information:
www.vantagegrp.comNature and Purpose
The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) is a highly visible role that will be responsible for supporting day-to-day corporate finance activities as well as providing analysis to support management decisions. These finance activities include corporate and business unit reporting, operational and direct cost analysis, monthly P&L forecasting, annual budgeting, and miscellaneous project work.Responsibilities
Support development of annual budgets, strategic business plans, and monthly forecasts including analysis and variance explanations.Ensure the integrity and accuracy of global management reporting packages and consistent BU reporting templates.Support and co-facilitate monthly review sessions with key business stakeholders, providing analytical reports for understanding monthly and YTD results.Prepare presentations for senior management and assist corporate FP&A director with presentations to the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors.Create and advise on business-driven financial analyses, ensuring alignment with business strategies.Provide financial consulting on key strategic initiatives and priorities.Support understanding and use of metrics, scorecards, and reporting for corporate and field teams.Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm to learn or improve SQL / Big Data.Partner with the Accounting team to create a best-in-class finance & accounting function.Conduct adhoc analysis & other business requests using BI and Planful.Requirements
BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.5 to 10 years of experience in financial analysis, financial/strategic planning, reporting, or FP&A in distribution or manufacturing companies.Prior experience with financial reporting systems and visualization tools.Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate findings into actionable solutions.Broad overall business acumen with the ability to communicate effectively with executives.Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities.Hands-on, deadline & detail oriented.Team Player, Ownership, Drive for Results, and Customer Focus.Occasional travel, typically less than 25%.Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; Advanced Excel skills including analytical modeling.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Keen attention to detail in planning and execution of tasks.Demonstration of innovation and initiative.Agile, resilient, and hands-on.
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Vantage is a fast-growing, leading global supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of consumer and industrial markets. Through our chemistries, customer focus, and vertically integrated farming, manufacturing, and formulation facilities around the world, we are Enabling Tomorrow’s Solutions Today.With more than 1,000 employees, $1+ billion in sales, and a footprint in 13 countries around the world, Vantage is driven by an intense focus on our customers, providing a broad portfolio of customized solutions, formulations, and ingredients that are tailored to meet their specific needs.Vantage is structured in two divisions: Consumer Solutions and Performance Solutions. Consumer Solutions focuses on market segments where we have the right product portfolio and technical capabilities to win, while Performance Solutions encapsulates our Performance Materials and Oleo business units focused on select industrial applications.Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL, a Chicago suburb, and has continued to grow since its inception in 2008 through focused commercial efforts and strategic investments.For more information:
www.vantagegrp.comNature and Purpose
The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) is a highly visible role that will be responsible for supporting day-to-day corporate finance activities as well as providing analysis to support management decisions. These finance activities include corporate and business unit reporting, operational and direct cost analysis, monthly P&L forecasting, annual budgeting, and miscellaneous project work.Responsibilities
Support development of annual budgets, strategic business plans, and monthly forecasts including analysis and variance explanations.Ensure the integrity and accuracy of global management reporting packages and consistent BU reporting templates.Support and co-facilitate monthly review sessions with key business stakeholders, providing analytical reports for understanding monthly and YTD results.Prepare presentations for senior management and assist corporate FP&A director with presentations to the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors.Create and advise on business-driven financial analyses, ensuring alignment with business strategies.Provide financial consulting on key strategic initiatives and priorities.Support understanding and use of metrics, scorecards, and reporting for corporate and field teams.Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm to learn or improve SQL / Big Data.Partner with the Accounting team to create a best-in-class finance & accounting function.Conduct adhoc analysis & other business requests using BI and Planful.Requirements
BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.5 to 10 years of experience in financial analysis, financial/strategic planning, reporting, or FP&A in distribution or manufacturing companies.Prior experience with financial reporting systems and visualization tools.Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate findings into actionable solutions.Broad overall business acumen with the ability to communicate effectively with executives.Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities.Hands-on, deadline & detail oriented.Team Player, Ownership, Drive for Results, and Customer Focus.Occasional travel, typically less than 25%.Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; Advanced Excel skills including analytical modeling.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Keen attention to detail in planning and execution of tasks.Demonstration of innovation and initiative.Agile, resilient, and hands-on.
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