Description
PolyOne Corporation a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and Solutions Company with sales of over $2 billion. We offer a competitive salary, incentive and benefit plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, spending accounts and 401(k). For more information about PolyOne visit www.polyone.com.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Senior Financial Analyst performs as a strategic business partner for one or more business segments. The position is responsible for performing financial reporting, analysis, forecasting and pricing including profitability assessments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work as an effective business partner to resolve financial related issues providing assistance and guidance on the method of allocation/assessments.
- Prepares accurate and timely financial reporting including working capital and forecasting reports in support of business reviews or decision making assessments.
- Interprets financial results and provides recommendations for business segment.
- Provides leadership and training on key financial and business segment initiatives.
- Responsible for pricing administration including integrity and continuous improvement of processes.
- Responsible for the reconciliation and analysis of assigned general ledger accounts, including proposed adjustments and coordination with business units in compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley.
- Accountable for accuracy as well as recommend and implement changes on financial accounts, reports, and administrative or data processing systems.
- Works across all levels of the business and corporate organizations and must be able to effectively engage vendor and/or customer organizations when appropriate.
- Provides training and guidance for other financial analysts and may manage one or more employees.
- Special projects/duties as assigned.
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field. MBA preferred.
- Knowledge of Hyperion and SAP preferred
- Computer skills: Proficiency with word-processing and spreadsheet applications required (MS Word & Excel preferred).
- Strong organizational skills required.
- Excellent oral and written communication and analytical skills required.
- Independently capable of developing and analyzing
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Required Length & Type of Experience: - Five or more years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis. Prior exposure to analysis in a manufacturing environment preferred.
POLYONE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
In addition, candidates must have demonstrated the following PolyOne Leadership competencies:
Customer Centric – Understands the marketplace and customer needs. Is able and eager to translate customer needs into PolyOne’s capabilities to achieve profitable relationships.
Action Bias
- Leading Innovation & Change - Leads and drives change. Is a persistent, visible and active sponsor and catalyst of purposeful change. Persists with a positive attitude to overcome adversity and obstacles.
- Accountability in Achieving Results - Demonstrates high levels of initiative and a sense of urgency and responsiveness; consistently achieves measurable results; takes accountability for actions. Translates priorities and actions into measurable results & holds self and others accountable to achieve them. Takes actions when results fall short.
- Courageous Decision Making - Willing and able to make tough decisions quickly. Takes risks and demonstrates accountability for decisions.
- Inspiring Others to Action – Motivates and develops others. Recognizes and rewards achievements. Fosters spirit and pride in others.
Thought Rigor
- Vision & Purpose - Is able to develop and then instill a compelling vision and purpose that ultimately impacts the bottom line by creating competitive advantage. Demonstrates a balanced perspective of short-term plans and objectives while maintaining and positioning the longer-term vision and needs of the function/business.
- Business Acumen - Demonstrates business acumen in all aspects of key decision making. Understands and keeps abreast of key market information, trends and innovations needed to drive excellence in one’s area. Understands the business levers and how to utilize them to deliver necessary results.
- Intellectual Rigor – Demonstrates intellectual rigor in all activities and actions. Effectively identifies the most critical business problems by framing issues, leveraging data and ultimately developing and implementing solutions.
Personal Attributes
- Principled - Acts in the best interests of the company
- Interpersonal Skills - Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
- Partnering - Demonstrated success in partnering across an organization.
- Continual Learning - Actively engages in continually identifying ways to improve himself/herself as well as the business and utilizes tools and processes to ensure consistent, reliable, high quality results. Seeks feedback and acts upon it.
To submit your Resume and Salary history you must apply to http://careers.polyone.com
No phone calls please.
PolyOne Corporation is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or Vietnam veteran status.
