Financial Analyst

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Job Details

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Business Unit: Chemistry

Reports to: VP, Finance and Accounting, Chemical Technologies

Travel Requirement: No

Job Description 

Select Chemistry’s Financial Analyst will be a key member of the Operations Finance team, providing financial analysis, pricing support, business intelligence, and decision support to operations leadership. The position will work closely with regional and corporate management to evaluate financial performance, identify opportunities to improve profitability, and provide actionable insights that support business decisions.

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for recurring financial and operational reporting, including Quarterly Business Review (QBR) materials, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting, weekly and monthly performance reporting, P&L analysis, pricing and margin analytics, forecasting, and market activity reporting.

This position will also serve as a liaison between corporate Finance and Accounting and field operations, helping ensure that operational activities and business decisions are accurately reflected in financial results and forecasts.

The role provides significant exposure to senior leadership, including the EVP of Oilfield Chemicals and Corporate Vice Presidents, offering an excellent opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the business and build the skills necessary for future leadership positions.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

Pricing and Margin Analysis: Evaluate pricing requests and provide recommendations based on product costs, customer economics, competitive considerations, and targeted margins. Identify pricing and margin improvement opportunities through ongoing analysis of customer, product, and regional performance.

Profitability Analysis: Analyze product, customer, and regional profitability to identify opportunities for pricing improvement, cost reduction, and margin expansion. Clearly communicate findings and recommended actions to operations management.

Pricing Models: Develop and maintain pricing and financial models that provide visibility into the revenue, gross margin, and EBITDA impact of pricing decisions, cost changes, and commercial opportunities.

Financial Performance Management: Support management in monitoring regional financial performance through weekly and monthly analysis of revenue, cost of sales, gross margin, SG&A, and EBITDA. Identify key drivers of actual results and significant variances.

Forecasting and Variance Analysis: Assist with financial forecasting and analyze actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate their expected financial impact.

Management Reporting: Prepare and enhance recurring financial and operational reporting, including monthly P&L reviews, KPI reporting, QBR materials, forecasts, and other management presentations.

Business Intelligence and Analytics: Develop financial tools, dashboards, and reports using Excel, Power BI, and other available data sources to improve visibility into financial and operational performance.

Operational Metrics and Market Analysis: Monitor key operating metrics, activity levels, market indicators, and industry trends. Incorporate internal operating data and external market information to help management understand business drivers and anticipate changes in regional performance.

Decision Support: Combine financial, operational, and market data from multiple sources to support commercial and operational decision-making. Translate complex analysis into clear conclusions and actionable recommendations.

Business Partnership: Build strong working relationships with regional operations teams and corporate Finance and Accounting. Proactively identify opportunities where corporate resources, analysis, or financial expertise can support field operations.

Business Acumen: Develop an in-depth understanding of the Chemical Technologies business, including its customers, products, cost structure, operational drivers, and competitive environment. Apply this knowledge to improve forecasts and help management align financial and operating strategies.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related analytical discipline.

Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

MBA, CPA, or other relevant advanced degree or professional certification is a plus.

Strong interest in developing a career in the Energy sector, particularly Oil & Gas Services or Oilfield Chemicals.

Previous experience in the Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Manufacturing, or related industries is preferred.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency in Power BI, with the ability to analyze large datasets and develop effective financial and operational reporting.

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.

Basic to intermediate financial modeling skills, including experience with forecasting, profitability analysis, scenario analysis, and financial statement analysis.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, investigate performance drivers, and develop actionable recommendations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial concepts effectively to both financial and operational audiences.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and interact effectively with senior management.

Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to develop into positions of increasing responsibility and leadership within the organization.

Select Values and Guiding Principles

W: Working Safe

A: Accountability

T: Teamwork

E: Excellence

R: Respect

Compensation InformationCompensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Top Tier Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.

Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.

Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.

Physical Demands and Exposures

This position works inside a climate-controlled environment.  The Company will supply adequate training and equipment to perform the functions of the job.

Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.

Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods of time.

Needs high degree of concentration in a busy area.

Ability to lift up to 25lbs.