Senior Analyst, Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning

Senior Analyst, Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

The goal of this role is to identify the drivers of current financial performance, assist in the preparation of the long‑term strategic plan and annual budget, and provide insightful financial analysis to support various strategic initiatives.
This role is located in Atlanta, GA (Smyrna) and will be Hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 days work‑from‑home).

• Assist in the month‑end closing cycle, which includes decomposing/reporting actual financial performance, updating the revised forecast, and preparing monthly management reports.
• Support in the development of the long‑term strategic plan and annual budget.
• Provide financial analysis for key initiatives including working capital/cash flow management, freight optimization, productivity reporting, etc.
• Enhance management reporting and strategic communications to business leadership and Board of Directors.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and support the Accounting, Plant Operations, Commercial and Product Management teams with ad‑hoc analysis, as required.
• Assist with M&A and integration activities as needed.

• Significant experience with data analytics (data gathering, modeling, analyzing).
• Strong Excel skills, as well as experience with other data visualization applications such as Power BI and Oracle analytics;
  Oracle experience is a plus.
• Self‑motivated, proactive process improvement mindset, and ability to work both independently and in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Ability to manage large sets of data, as well as multiple projects and priorities simultaneously with limited supervision.
• Experience creating and communicating business messages to senior leadership and translating financial results into a clear and concise story; comfortable conversing both “up” and “down” the organization.

• Minimum of 2-5 years of work experience preferably in high‑caliber settings with a mix of finance and strategy exposure (FP&A, External Audit, Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, Investment Banking, etc.).
• Strong systems skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Power
  
  BI and Oracle (preferable).
• Demonstrated analytical/problem‑solving skills, strategic thinking, and business acumen.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• In‑office a minimum of 3 days per week (3/2 hybrid role).
• Must be able to travel domestically as required.

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well‑being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre‑employment drug screening is required.