As a member of the North American Finance team this position will provide analytical business support to two of Rhodia's businesses (combined sales equaling $550M USD).  This position will be responsible for the following to support the Worldwide controlling team and Finance Directors: global business controlling in terms of P&L and Cash Flow statements; monthly/quarterly result and variance analysis; preparing all forecasts and budgets; analysis and reporting to the NA Business Management and Worldwide Controller; standard costing (variable costs, fixed costs and depreciation); analysis of business operations to support and advise business performance improvements; advising the business in the financial area of contracts; ensuring internal control compliance in all processes; coordinating with Plants Controllers and Site Managers; ensuring all systems are customized to support the business in compliance with worldwide structures.

            REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCES

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  Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field; MBA/CPA/CMA preferred
  
  
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  3 – 5 years of business analyst experience working in an industrial / manufacturing environment or 3 years of experience working in public accounting
  
  
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  Knowledge of standard costing, variances, P&L, price volume cost analysis, cost accounting a plus.
  
  
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  Ability to perform cash flow analysis, ROCE evaluation and coordinate, prepare and analyze functional and operational budgets in a manufacturing environment
  
  
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  Strong numerical and analytical skills, together with a keen commercial aptitude a must
  
  
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  Must have good working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
  
  
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  Strength with financial reporting and consolidation software, and frequent use of automated accounting systems
  
  
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  Strength with all Microsoft Office software; extensive use of Excel and Power Point; Excellent PC and related systems skills; experience with SAP, Business Objects and Business Warehouse preferred
  
  
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  Strong communications skills to present and explain financial information to various levels of the organization
  
  
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  Strong initiative and drive to be an active member of the finance and business teams
  
  
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  Ability to multitask and function in a matrix organization a must
  
  
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  Working experience in an international business environment a plus

Rhodia is an international chemical company resolutely committed to sustainable development. As a leader in its businesses, the Group aims to improve its customers’ performance through the pursuit of operational excellence and its ability to innovate. Structured around six Enterprises, Rhodia is the partner of major players in the automotive, refining, electronics, flavors and fragrances, health, personal and home care markets, consumer goods and industrial markets. The Group employs around 14,500 people worldwide and generated sales of €4.8 billion in 2008. Rhodia is listed on Euronext Paris.