Operations Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A
Bakelite
About the role
About Bakelite
At Bakelite, you won’t just analyze numbers—you’ll help shape decisions that drive a more sustainable and innovative future. From stronger homes to safer automobiles, our chemistry is everywhere—and so is your potential impact.
With over 100 years of innovation and strong global partnerships, we’re building solutions for the world’s toughest challenges. Now, we’re looking for someone like you to be part of what’s next.
What You’ll Do:
As a key member of our Operations Finance team, you will:
- Partner with site leaders and cross-functional teams to drive business performance.
- Lead financial planning, forecasting, and month-end close activities.
- Analyze financial results and translate data into actionable insights.
- Support cost control, productivity initiatives, and capital projects.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and audit requirements.
- Play an active role in plant strategy and operational decision-making.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, or forecasting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivots, formulas, modeling).
- Experience with SAP or similar systems preferred.
- Ability to collaborate, influence, and communicate across all levels.
- Manufacturing experience preferred.
Why Bakelite?
It’s Better with Bakelite—and here’s why:
- Make a Difference – Contribute to sustainable solutions that impact the world.
- Grow Your Career – Build your own path with ongoing development opportunities.
- Collaborative Culture – Work with teams that value your ideas and input.
- Safety First – A workplace where safety is always the top priority.
- Total Rewards – Competitive pay, strong benefits, and support at every stage.
- Relocation support is available for qualified candidates.
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 or 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. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE.
If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance.
Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an 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.
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