Finance Analyst

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Financial Analyst

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is part of Milliken's Chemical Division reporting to the Division Controller.It is located in Spartanburg, SC at Milliken's Corporate Headquarters.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with division enabler functions: supply chain, marketing, manufacturing, engineering, product management, finance, and HR for data analysis

• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis for the finance team and other business team members

• Manage the record-keeping and accounting for rebates

• Maintain financial controls records for audit requirements

• Accurate and timely submission of the division's financial forecasts for enterprise-level consolidation.

• Ensuring the timely and accurate submission of financial forecasts for the Chemical division's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process using the IBPa tool

• Preparation and review of standard division financial reporting packages for C-Office and Milliken Board meetings

• Lead and implement various finance/accounting process improvement projects

• Lead capital expenditure approval, spending and closing process for non-manufacturing locations

• Provide support to broader Chemical finance team as needed through financial analysis, budgeting, and close activities; help facilitate decision making and future business strategies

• Track, analyze and report on progress and advice to management in the areas of operations and resource management with particular focus on SGA

• Utilize FactSet to update external market comparatives

• Support divisional digital transformation initiatives including SAC and other platforms

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• BS Degree - Accounting or Finance

• Experience using data query tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud or Power BI

• Attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and strong problem-solving skills

• Advance excel skills and other Microsoft Office tools

• Industry experience of 2 years

• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for a work visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• CPA, CMA or MBA is preferred

• SAP experience preferred

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) experience

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Ability to translate ideas into operational steps and follow through to closure

• Highly collaborative and team-oriented work style

• Desire to continuously lookout for improvement opportunities (efficiency, automation)

• Ability to work and gain results in a team environment

• Leadership skills with the ability to influence others and promote change

• Willingness to take ownership and responsibility as a highly motivated self-starter

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Take initiative to achieve value added results and ability to track the progress of multiple inquires and tasks effectively

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Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.