Senior Financial Analyst

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world.  We are looking to hire a key member of our FP&A Finance team at our Almere location. 

The Senior Financial Analyst provides financial support to Pine Chemical’s finance director, by ensuring best-in-class financial processes and financial reporting is provided to key internal and external stakeholders; driving Kraton’s ability to report reliable, timely and accurate information about the business; and partnering with identified stakeholders by providing steering information.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of monthly forecasts, quarterly board decks and annual budgets.
• Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the company's performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted results via statements, tables or visual graphs.  
• Assist Pine Chemical Director, Corporate Finance in management of corporate financial forecasting model.
• Key contributor for preparation of quarterly Board of Director presentations.
• Key contributor for preparation of quarterly and annual public filings.  
• Perform ad hoc reports and other analyses and special projects as requested.   

Required Skills

• 5 to 10 years of experience in finance and accounting required.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and practices. 
• Excellent analytics, detailed oriented and ability to challenge by seeing the broader picture. 
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment.
• SAP experience (FI/COPA/BI) preferred.
• Experience with BPC a plus. 
• Strong financial analysis experience and cost accounting experience is preferred.  
• Ability to work in a highly automated environment and pull data and translate it into meaningful steering information for internal clients.
• Effective communication skills – written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation with an emphasis in the English language.
• Solid judgment and decision-making skills.
• Experience working collaboratively within a matrix work environment and team structure across geographic boundaries.

What we Offer

• A chance to make a real positive difference in the industry.
• A supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
• Opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team of professionals in the field.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance or accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or MBA a plus.
• Chemical industry, pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience required.

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The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.  Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.