About Us:
At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director Corporate FP&A, this role will be responsible for supporting financial planning activities such as budget and forecasting, expense analysis, as well as report consolidation as needed. They will work closely with Regional and Corporate Controllers, as well as Business leaders to help develop and maintain financial reporting and analysis. Through reporting and analysis of financial results, this position will help ensure spend is prioritized within strategic priorities, enables business leaders to be agile in how they fund necessary investments, and ensures enterprise-wide clarity on financial results and budgets.
Job Accountabilities:
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis activities, ensuring data is provided to help aide data driven decision making.
- Provide timely analysis and prepared insights to best position the business team to drive profitable growth and to deliver on annual targets
- Support the businesses annual budget and rolling forecasts, including relevant financial analysis around expenses, and sales and margins if applicable. Simplify approach where possible, while still maintaining planning accuracy and integrity. Support business leaders to work with the standardized tools and systems to deliver respective plans.
- Prepare and deliver ongoing and action oriented financial analysis, leading to improved financial performance of the Business.
- Continually provide input for opportunities for improvement and align with global approach/processes when feasible.
- Support monthly/quarterly/annual reporting process for business performance, as well as final reporting and analysis for the Executive Leadership Team.
- Assists in the preparation of the quarterly business results, including a standardized slide pack of financials that is reviewed by executive leadership.
- Assist with overall analysis and preparation of materials to support the Company’s financial presentations to the board
- Assist with special projects as needed.
Work Environment/EHS Responsibilities:
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The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Maintain the Highest EHS standards.
Education, Experience, Skills & Competencies:
Bachelor’s degree (BS) in accounting, finance
2+ years of work experience including financial analysis, preferably in serving key business leaders. Experience in manufacturing or chemicals industry a plus
Strong work ethic with a positive, proactive and ‘can-do’ attitude: Highly motivated self-starter, that accepts accountability for assigned tasks, adapts well to changing customer needs/business demands, and consistently meets goals with high degree of accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.
Analytical and problem-solving skills: Can prepare the story – as derived by effectively sourcing, building and analyzing critical financial and non-financial data in a complex environment. Proven intellectual curiosity and ability to develop creative solutions/approaches to problems requiring a deep understanding of the business, the organization and related processes..
Business Partnering & Influencing Skills: Be a trusted advisor to the VP; proactively collaborate, influence, and align team’s contributions to drive initiatives that benefit the organizations’ overall results. Independent thinker with demonstrated success building strong, trusted, working relationships with internal stakeholders. Ability and awareness to negotiate or push back when needed.
Communication & Organization Skills: Ability to articulate analyses - presenting complex materials succinctly across all levels to drive effective decision making. Demonstrated active listening skills. Organized, self-starter with flexibility and willingness to balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Team Skills: Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible, with demonstrated ability to articulate and drive a team towards designed outcomes
Systems skills: - Word processing, Spreadsheets, Accounting software, General Ledger, Internet software, E-mail, Database software – Various ERP, Business Intelligence and Business Analytics Software
What's in it for you:
- Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
- Hybrid work environment
- Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business.
- Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry
Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce? Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email? [email protected].