Company:

INEOS Aromatics

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?

About INEOS:

INEOS was formed 25 years ago and in that short time, has grown into one of the most successful – and safest – chemical companies in the world (turnover approx. $65 billion)
INEOS produces products that touch every aspect of modern-day life
INEOS comprises 36 businesses with 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world
We operate 34 manufacturing plants across the United States
We also have consumer businesses and extensive sports interests

The PTA manufacturing plant in Charleston, SC is part of INEOS, a global chemical company with a large, important presence in the US – offering great career opportunities.

Company: INEOS Aromatics

INEOS Aromatics is a global chemical manufacturing company that produces products the polyester industry uses to make many of the things we use in our daily lives, such as clothes, carpets, furniture, automotive parts and food packaging.

We employ 1,300 employees in sites in the United States, United Kingdom, Mainland China, Belgium, Indonesia and Taiwan, with annual sales of $4 billion. Our diverse team of engineers, scientists and business professionals is dedicated to discovering solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.

We care about how we deliver these essential products to the world. Our business has been proud to lead the global polyester industry towards a more sustainable future for some time. Above everything, the safety, reliability and excellence of our operations is fundamental to what we do.

We are looking for people who share our passion for excellence, collaboration, and innovation. In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental & vision insurance, 401K match (up to 9%), STD/LTD, paid dependent care days, Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, 9 paid holidays, 2 personal days and paid vacation.

Job Title:

Financial Analyst - Manufacturing Cooper River

Location:

Wando, SC (Charleston Area)

Role Synopsis:

The goal of this role is to provide a meaningful analysis for our manufacturing units (PTA & OSBL) & Logistics INEOS plant in Cooper River. The jobholder will deliver fit-for-purpose analysis and deep dives to provide meaningful performance reports and insides to the manufacturing leadership team. The Financial Analyst is in charge to deliver reliable and accurate financial forecasts (GFO) & annual budgets but is also performing excellent variance analyses versus budget and ad-hoc requests throughout the year, enabling the Senior Management to take efficient management decisions.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Manufacturing closing (pricing, consumption, production, inventories and intra-divisional process)
Yield calculation and analysis
Verification of production metrics
Full cost analysis of PTA//OSBL product line, including manufacturing variable and fixed production cost (Variable PBM model)
Logistics cost review with Logistics department on monthly basis
Provide insides on logistics performance via a meaningful KPI reporting
Support to annual budget/GFO process for PTA/OSBL
Support Financial Framework (BIP / 5YS) for manufacturing product lines
Measure performance/ deviations/ deep dives for BIP initiatives
Monthly cost reviews with PTA/OSBL manufacturing teams
Prepare monthly cost review for Management
Owner SAP access rights and perform SOD control activities
Supporting GBS accounting
Catalyst valuation follow-up
Support for external audit
Ad hoc analyses
Coordinate, follow-up, analyze and provide management information of the maintenance & TAR and fixed cost spend
- Control, perform & analyze Plan, GFO, LE, BIP & 5 year shape process for fixed costs
- Support management in continuous improvement of fixed spend
- Maintain good internal control process concerning cost control
- Work together with Procurement to identify savings concerning maintenance spend
- Contact person for datalake and PBM CFC
- Coordinator of mandatory local questionnaires eg. MA 1000
- Provide input for ADD/SUP reporting
- Month end closing activities to ensure correct financial results (utility balance, accruals, TAR reporting)
- Involvement in finance projects: datalake, PBM, 3 PS exercise
- Supporting GBS accounting
- Internal control/support external audit
- Maintain & control internal allocation rates for project activities

Skills and Knowledge Required:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferably in economics, finance, accounting, or engineering or a related field.
At least 6 years of relevant experience preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Strong analytical skills, high level of numeric and financial awareness for business modeling and analysis
Excellent PC skills, MS Office with strong Excel skills, SAP (MM, CO, FI, SD), Business Warehouse applications
Uses resources to get things done through formal and informal networks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English and Dutch) an effectively communicates with individuals at all organizational levels.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
Askes focuses questions to gather information.
Self-motivated and good team player, able to work both independently and in a team-based environment.
Strong analytical skills, high level of numeric and financial awareness for business modeling and analysis

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.