Senior Financial Analyst

PURPOSE:

The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for performing key daily, weekly, and monthly accounting, reporting, forecasting, and analysis activities supporting the Montana/Renewables business unit. The role will work closely with plant operations, project teams, and business leadership to provide timely financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and decision support while ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls.
KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide comprehensive analysis of the Montana/Renewables business unit and work cross functionally with plant operations to develop and further understanding of overall operational processes
Conduct monthly business analysis and interact with business leadership and FP&A, as appropriate
Partner with operations, accounting, and information systems teams to develop reporting improvements, automate recurring processes, and improve financial data quality
Support SAP-related accounting processes, system testing, financial data validation, and troubleshooting of business transactions
Support analysis, accruals, and reporting related to renewable fuels programs, environmental credits, carbon intensity metrics, and associated business performance drivers
Prepare and post journal entries, review staff-prepared entries, and ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies and internal controls
Analyze business trends and review P&L and balance sheet trends for the business unit
Coordinate tracking and forecasting of site capital spending (liaison with MT capital projects team)
Provide support and expertise in the preparation of annual budgets for the business unit
Ensure all work is conducted according to company policies and procedures and all work is documented thoroughly while maintaining and supporting internal and external controls to safeguard assets and ensure the accuracy of financial information
Ability to travel to the plant, as needed
Additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
7+ years of progressive experience working in a finance, financial analysis, or accounting role
Experience working with large sets of data
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and other formulas)

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

SAP experience
Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and ability to apply them to the organization's accounting needs
Familiarity with internal control frameworks and SOX compliance

COMPETENCIES:

Excellent oral and written communication skills required to interact with a wide range of customers, including Senior Management
Ability to define problems, identify solutions, and follow through to completion
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills
Strong time management and planning skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines
Demonstration of Calumet Values - Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence