Finance Analyst

Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials.  Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.  

Position Overview

As a key member of the Manufacturing Operations Finance team, this Finance Analyst, based in Columbus, Ohio, will play a critical role in supporting financial planning and analysis activities in procurement and operations, including capital expenditure review and analysis to support management decision making. 

Job Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis for various procurement cost savings initiatives 
• Provide support to Manufacturing Operations Finance team related to procurement and operational activities and initiatives globally 
• Provide financial analysis for capital expenditure projects globally 
• Handle ad hoc financial analysis requests from various stakeholders 
• Prepare reports, conduct data analysis and present findings to leadership 
• Be responsive and adaptable to shifting priorities 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution 
• Lead conversations with cross-functional teams and leadership 
• Support team with any required M&A analysis 

Competencies

Strategic Focus and Direction 

• Identifies problems in attaining planned goals or work and proposes solutions. 
• Works with customers (internal and external) to understand and meet their needs. 
• Understands and accommodates cultural differences successfully.  

Trust and Teamwork 

• Supports team decisions in word and action outside of the team setting.  
• Keeps commitments - Holds self and team accountable for assignments and required work product. 
• Communicates directly, honestly, respectfully, and in a timely manner to resolve issues. 

Personal Leadership 

• Displays a positive attitude and willingness to make the necessary effort to accomplish goals 
• Drives safety culture initiative; ensures understanding of the existing safety policies in the company among associates. 

Achieves Business Results 

• Exhibits a sense of responsibility and urgency toward goal accomplishment. 
• Achieves results in a manner consistent with Hexion’s Core Values. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance 
• 6+ years of professional experience in Accounting or Finance 
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail 
• Experience  in procurement or supply chain finance preferred but not required 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions in a fast-paced environment 
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Desire to learn and grow in a dynamic finance environment 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel as well as other Microsoft Office applications 

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies.

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.