Financial Analyst, Chemical Division
Posted on: 2 Jul 2021
Spartanburg, SC
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is part of Milliken’s Chemical Division reporting to the Division Controller. It is located in Spartanburg, SC at Milliken’s Corporate Headquarters.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner with various support functions: supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, product management, finance, and HR for data analysis
Track, analyze and report on progress and advise to management in the areas of operations and resource management with particular focus on SGA
Provide support to business Finance Directors as needed through financial analysis, budgeting, and close activities; help facilitate decision making and future business strategies
Lead capital expenditure approval, spending and closing process for non-manufacturing locations
Lead and implement various finance/accounting process improvement projects
Create purchase orders and/or receive items against purchase orders in SAP
Verify coding and prepare check requests for different types of payments
Assist in inventory audits at US manufacturing plants
Prepare and review the division period financial package
Maintain financial controls records for audit requirements
Manage the record-keeping and accounting for rebates and division’s lease car fleet
Conduct ad hoc financial analysis for the finance team and other business team members
QUALIFICATIONS
BS Degree – Accounting or Finance
CPA, CMA or MBA is preferred
2+ years of industry experience is preferred
Advanced excel skills and other Microsoft Office tools
Attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and strong problem-solving skills
SAP experience preferred
Experience using data query tools such as SAP Business Objects or Microsoft Business Intelligence
The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:
Ability to translate ideas into operational steps and follow through to closure
Take initiative to achieve value added results and ability to track the progress of multiple inquires and tasks effectively
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Willingness to take ownership and responsibility as a highly motivated self-starter
Leadership skills with the ability to influence others and promote change
Ability to work and gain results in a team environment
Desire to continuously lookout for improvement opportunities (efficiency, automation)
Highly collaborative and team-oriented work style
Milliken & Company
Spartanburg, SC
The Courage to Think Big
At Milliken, we believe in the power of ideas to impact the world. And we know that the best ideas are born by empowering the brightest people. As a global company, our expertise in research, design, and manufacturing spans multiple markets including floor covering, performance and protective textiles, specialty chemicals, healthcare, and operational excellence consulting for industrial manufacturers.
Since our founding in 1865, our commitment to ethics has guided our work. As a values-based business, we strive to deliver innovations without compromising our commitment to environmental stewardship, the health and safety of our associates, or the future of our communities.
Our Solutions
At Milliken, we solve problems and bring ideas to life through insight and innovation. With expertise in research, design, and manufacturing, we deliver a diverse range of solutions that positively impact the world in which we live.
Our Values
We know that achieving our bold vision means having the courage to think big, so we empower our associates to aim high—developing their ideas, always guided by long-held values and a clear vision for building a better world. We strive to do the right thing in every decision we make—a difference you can see in both what we do and in the way we do it. Here at Milliken, collaboration and courage are the keys to creating innovations that improve lives and guide our work to create a safer, more sustainable, and healthier future.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees7,000+
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Website
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Jobs Posted269
