Financial Planning and Analysis - Senior Analyst

About Tronox

Tronox is the world’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 5,700 people strong, located across six continents and unified by a strong set of values that guide us in our work. At our mines and manufacturing plants, labs and offices, we responsibly transform the earth’s resources into products and opportunities that enhance lives.

Our vision is to shape a sustainable, thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

This position reports to the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis. The Senior Analyst has responsibility for financial planning, reporting and control activities. The role is a trusted business partner to the Company’s Logistics team.

This role is accountable for:

• Serve as the direct Finance Business Partner to global Freight, Logistics, and Transportation functional department leaders from a cost management perspective.
• Develop an understanding of related cost structures and contracts.
• Be responsible for timely submissions of related annual operating budgets and five-year strategic plans; ensure that accurate forecasts are developed and updated monthly.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results for these functions to the leadership teams, including monthly variance analysis compared to forecast, budget, and prior periods.
• Ensure that expenses are timely and accurately accrued for services and goods received but not yet invoiced.
• Develop and communicate performance against key financial metrics monthly, leading to recommendations and action plans for future improvement.
• Partner with the Controllership team to identify opportunities to drive continuous process improvements, and work with others in organization to develop processes to streamline work and create efficiencies.

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA, MBA, advanced degree preferred
• Financial Planning & Analysis experience at large and complex multinational corporation
• Familiar with Accounting and U.S. GAAP concepts
• Experience in Accounting, Consolidations, Business Analysis, or other finance-related functions (a plus)
• Experience in Budgeting, Forecasting and Management Reporting, ideally in a global setting
• Experience in financial consolidations (Multi-Currency, Intercompany, Chart of Accounts, Reporting “Trial balance” & “Cash Flow” and ad-hoc analytics)
• Experience in cost management, reporting, and process improvement for Logistics, Freight, Shipping, or Transportation heavy companies
• General understanding of customer functions such as Controllership, Treasury, Tax, Audit, Cost Accounting and General Accounting
• Demonstrated experience with top tier consolidation systems such as One Stream, SAP, HFM and BPC. Experience should include creating and running reports and ability to use ad hoc analytical tools for analysis purposes
• Demonstrated experience with MS Excel in the expert category (spreadsheets, macros, pivot tables, data mining, report building)
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining PowerBI dashboards and supporting Business Partners in interpreting the information
• Hands-on experience with an integrated ERP and General Ledger System such as SAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products with advanced skills in Excel required
• Demonstrates the highest ethical standards and values
• Possesses an appreciation and sensitivity for a diverse and multi-cultural environment
• See the big picture and know how your role aligns
• Drive continuous process improvement and excellence in the function
• Takes ownership for planning activities, delivering results, and meeting…