Missions
The V.I.E. will have the following responsibilities:The Americas Financial Analyst routinely interacts with the Americas Regional Group President and
Business Directors and Managers, Supply Chain Manager, Business Development, Supply Chain and
Customer Service functions, Operations Accounting, the regional reporting and consolidation group of
Arkema Inc., and the Finance Teams in other regions. This role also interacts regularly with the Molecular
Sieves and Surfactants US teams. The Americas region consists of four (4) entities and five (4)
manufacturing facilities (located in US, Mexico and Brazil) , as well as 1 capacity reservation and significant
imported products from Molecular Sieves and Surfactants Business.
Overall, this position aligns with the BU and Americas Finance Manager to prepare and deliver detail files,
financial reporting, analysis and support of all profit centers (4 in Functional Additives, 4 in Surfactants
resale and 2 in Molecular Sieves resale) . This role also helps coordinates to consolidate the BU’s Americas
results and prepare the monthly earnings package, as well as ensures the monthly operating results are
communicated in a timely and accurate manner to business management. Additional responsibilities
include working with the Americas Finance Manager on the annual budget process, business
review/planning, some financial modeling, ad-hoc reporting, special process improvement and SAP testing
projects, as well as preparation of financial information in support of business requests.
Monthly Reporting and Analysis - Actual vs Forecast 30% - Work with Americas Finance Manager to
consolidate the BU’s Americas results and prepare the monthly earnings package, as well as collaboration
in maintaining systems used to prepare the monthly “Flash” estimate of earnings on the 1st Work Day;
Maintain the Analytical Income Statement (AIS) reporting files and update them with forecast and actual
information, as well as prior year and budget information to allow for proper analysis of results; Utilize AIS
excel reporting file information to compile Income Statements for each business; Works with Americas
Finance Manager to compile information from AIS and other Excel files to help prepare PowerPoint
Monthly Reporting Packaging for review at the Monthly S&OP Business Review;Prepares monthly structural
cost reporting
Monthly Forecast and Management Business Review (MBR) Meeting Preparation 25% - Prepare the
Arkema Inc. 3 month forecast of operational results, working with business management, sales, marketing,
logistics, purchasing, accounting and manufacturing to identify significant trends; Consolidate the regional
forecast with additional data from Canada, Mexico and Brazil; Work with Americas Finance Manager during
the annual business review process for FA Americas by helping to maintain the regional BU budget models
to reflect the business global plan; May assist, as requested, the Americas Finance Manager in preparation
of business model presentations for Management Business Review meetings.
Annual Budget and Planning 25% - Work with Americas Finance Manager to facilitate the annual budget
process for Arkema Inc. Maintain the regional BU budget model; Review budget data and confirm data
alignment with SAP/BW and analytics – provide confirmation or discrepancy information with comments
to Americas Finance Manager for review; Assist with the preparation of the budget review presentation
and ensuring the budget process is tracked, monitored and maintained year round; Work with Americas
Finance Manager to prepare detail files specific to volume, sales and margin, and structural costs; Provide
detailed analysis that will be reviewed by Americas Finance Manager and provided to the Global Finance
Director.
Financial Analysis and Special Projects 20% - Ad hoc analysis/reporting as requested; SAP/BW testing of
reports for process improvements, developing financial processes and reports to support business
processes; Work on emerging issues and financial information for crisis response, including ad-hoc
reporting, as necessary; Serves as backup to Americas Finance Manager for other budgeting, analysis and
closing activities as required; Assists Americas Finance Manager with review and update of transfer pricing
as necessary; Assists Americas Finance Manager with review and update of transfer pricing as necessary
Profil recherché
Master's in Accounting, Finance (or other technical degree combined with demonstratedequivalent work experience) required, MBA preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of Financial and Cost Accounting (in a manufacturing
- Demonstrated financial analysis experience, including the ability to develop & maintain complex
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (Current Version) skills, including tables
- Experience navigating an ERP and reporting system, developing queries to run financial reports
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to oscillate between details and big picture with presentation of information to varying
- Intercultural and political savy – understands and can work effectively within a regional and global
- Alignment and understand of own objectives and role with overall business goals and strategy
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills and an eye for details/proofing.
- Interpersonal skills and influencing skills – can gather support and feedback for ideas.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines without
- Ability to clearly document and explain work processes and systems.
- Possesses a collaborative mindset and is a team player, contributing to team results as needed.
- Problem solving skills – can identify, seek root cause for and explain financial issues and variances