Analyst Principal

Description

• Provide ad hoc reports and analysis to senior management
• Prepares the monthly review and reporting of key metrics and key variance analysis for the Chlorovinyls Business, assists in the analysis and interpretation of trends and variations in the performance of the component businesses
• Generates monthly and quarterly financial and sales reports, presentations and related analysis for the Division Controller and Westlake’s Senior Management
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures
• Monitors accuracy and completeness of statistical accounting for Chlorovinyls segment, and maintains accuracy of divisional eliminations in consolidated reporting
• Research relevant market and macroeconomic trends and incorporate insights into ongoing work products
• Identify, design and implement enhancements to existing planning, forecasting and reporting processes and systems
• Provide BPC reports as requested and assist field locations as needed with BPC issues
• Supports the Chlorovinyls business monthly forecasting processes, including the necessary preparation for analysis and fluxes, and issuing templates and reports
• Deliver the results of analysis to the Chlorovinyls Manager-Financial Planning, in a concise and clear manner
• Assists the Chlorovinyls Manager-Financial Planning in annual budgeting process by communicating and coordinating with the relevant stakeholders, completing the necessary analysis, templates and reports

Requirements

• This position operates with a minimum of direct supervision and requires a self-starter who works well individually and in a team environment
• Strong critical thinker with the ability to work independently as well as being able to collaborate as part of a high functioning team
• Strong oral and written communication / presentation skills
• Strong financial analysis and cost accounting experience is preferred
• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred
• Must be able to develop strong relationships and credibility with key internal teams and business units
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with progressive technical and operational business experience preferably in a petrochemical or related field; 7 plus years of relevant experience in accounting or finance related fields
• Able to analyze and comment on financial statements and forecasts
• Mastery of Excel to quickly create models and perform analyses as needed

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance