Ashland

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Reporting monthly & quarterly performance, forecasting, and annual budgeting for the Americas region and supporting the Americas General Manager for the Business Unit
• Leading economic evaluations of significant research and capital projects and providing decision support for US plants
• Analyzing variances and providing management commentary, including bridges to explain volume, price, cost, and exchange rate-driven variances
• Preparing management presentations and leading monthly results calls with senior management
• Controlling SG&A spend; providing relevant analysis and spend bridges to leadership
• Proactively contributing recommendations to the global management team to improve business performance
• Participating in special projects. Ad hoc reporting and analysis supporting many internal customers as required

Senior Financial Analyst

• Reporting monthly & quarterly performance, forecasting, and annual budgeting for the Americas region
• Supporting the Americas General Manager for the Business Unit
• Leading economic evaluations of significant research and capital projects
• Providing decision support for US plants
• Analyzing variances and providing management commentary, including bridges to explain volume, price, cost, and exchange rate-driven variances
• Preparing management presentations and leading monthly results calls with senior management
• Controlling SG&A spend; providing relevant analysis and spend bridges to leadership
• Proactively contributing recommendations to the global management team to improve business performance
• Participating in special projects and ad hoc reporting and analysis supporting many internal customers as required

• Leading Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) activities for assigned SBUs & regional BU, to balance customer service, capacity, inventory & operational costs.
• Facilitating resolution of near-term supply issues in partnership with Business Management, Commercial teams, and Regional Supply Chain.
• Working with assigned manufacturing locations in the development and execution of production plans.
• Working with Supply Coordinators on resupply planning through hub & spoke networks, for the assigned SBUs.
• Monitoring of key performance metrics focused on service, inventory, and execution to meet targets & drive continuous improvement.
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety.
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others.
• Up to 20% travel (likely once a quarter, scheduled)

Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Strategic Planning Lead