Senior Financial Analyst

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 Finance team at offices in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Senior Financial Analyst provides financial support to Kraton's management teams by ensuring best-in-class financial processes and financial reporting is provided to key internal and external stakeholders; compliance with the required International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); driving Kraton's ability to report reliable and accurate information about the business; and partnering with the commercial and operating teams to derive shareholder value.

We believe in making a +Difference, as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions.

We're proud to offer benefits that meaningfully support you-at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Medical Insurance, including Tele Doc - multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Advocate - free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
• Life Insurance - base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
• 401k - Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level
• Employee Assistance Program - provided at no cost to employees
• Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

• Support in the preparation of budgets, operating plans, forecasts, and investment strategies for Supply Chain
• Build and maintain data hygiene strategies for correct purchase order set up, input data management and building blocks for analysis
  
  Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the company's performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan.
• Build and enhance reporting to provide meaningful insight into current and future performance
• Liaise directly with Segment Controllers and VP Supply Chain and Logistics for financial insight on both current period analytics as well as point of view development for forecast builds.
• Manage delivery of key reporting metrics for Kraton Pine Chemical Leadership Team.
• Perform ad hoc reports and other analyses and special projects as requested.

• 5 to 10 years of experience in finance and accounting required.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and practices.
• Excellent problem solving skills, detailed oriented with focus on quality and accuracy.
• 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 business information.
• 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.

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

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.