Senior Financial Planning Analyst (Chemical Manufacturing) (Wayne)

Senior Financial Planning Analyst (Chemical Manufacturing)

iCIMS Job ID

2025-3724

# of Openings

Job Family

FP&A

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Overview

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company - at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers - ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

Overview (Scope of Role)

Under the direction of the Director of Supply Chain Services & Operations, the Senior Financial Planning Analyst will provide financial support to the Manufacturing (Operations) organization.

As the senior finance analyst for this function, participate as a decision maker with the functional leaders, segment global leadership teams and business management teams on the development of the operational and financial strategy of the functions. Act as a catalyst instilling a financial approach and mindset throughout the organization, translating operational metrics into measures of performance, identifying gaps, taking action and accountability in executing on short-term and long-term objectives, and the quality and timeliness of functional results; communicating value and risk issues up through senior leadership.

Be the financial steward of the function, preserving the assets of the organization by managing risks and ensuring accurate reporting of segment / functional results, taking ownership of the functional reporting; driving for global profitability through cost, working capital, and cash flow optimization. Support the monthly forecast, annual plan and five-year strategy processes with financial projections, reporting and communicating the financial impacts of business / functional operations, various strategic initiatives, and changes in the market / competitive environment. Assist the financial close process analyzing results, communicating deviations, assisting with audit requests, and working with the Controllers organization to ensure segment financial results are free from material misstatements. Ensure the ongoing development, monitoring, and adherence to the Company's control systems as they relate to functional operations (capital spending and expense control) and financial reporting (internal controls and SOX).

Assume a leadership role in various cross-functional initiatives including, but not limited to, working capital management with a focus on optimizing accounts receivable / credit, inventories and accounts payable, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), M&A & divestitures, capital investment analysis / allocation, customer / product / plant profitability analysis and improvement, R&D pipeline analysis, competitor analysis, fixed costs spending, and resource planning; constantly evaluating levers to improve business performance across all these areas.

Develop close working relationship with Finance Leaders (FLT) and develop a deep understanding of finance processes including quarterly investor interactions, earnings news release, Treasury, Tax, Accounting, and Internal Controls.

Responsibilities

Annual Budget and Five Year Planning process for all financial statements - 15%

Lead planning process for the Manufacturing and EH&S functions. Determine strategic initiatives, challenge assumptions and outputs, coordinate schedule and format / content of deliverables, prepare communications for senior leadership, etc

Monthly Closing / Results Analysis and Communication - 10%

• Evaluate monthly actual results and deviations from forecasts, prepare communication for functional / segment management, senior leadership, etc.

Monthly Forecast Updates and Communication - 10%

Capital Investment, M&A & Divestitures, R&D Pipeline and Strategic Analysis - 10%

Controlling and Monitoring of Operational Fixed Cost & Capital Spend, Production and Operating Rates, Workforce Planning, etc. - 40%

Performance Management & People Leadership - 5%

Compliance, Control & SOX - 5%

Other Business Support - 5%

Qualifications

Equity and Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.

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