Job Abstract

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.  

The Global FP&A and Reporting Manager will be a vital member of the Corporate Finance team, supporting the Global FP&A Director in executive, American Securities and Board of Director reporting, planning, review and analysis of global Hexion results, and oversight of the Corporate functional cost center spend.  This will involve interaction with many Hexion leadership individuals, including the Corporate functional leaders and members of the Finance Leadership team and the Senior Leadership team.

• Preparation of monthly management financial results
• Roll up and analysis of monthly EBITDA bridges and latest forecasts from business units
• Preparation and review of the finance section of the monthly sales and operations meeting
• Preparation and review of the monthly American Securities presentation
• Preparation and review of the finance section of the quarterly Board of Directors presentation
• Oversight and analysis of actual monthly Corporate functional spend and preparation of the Corporate forecast
• Oversight and coordination of the annual budget and preparation of the Corporate functional budget
• Ad hoc analysis of global Hexion financial results
• Provide support to business unit commercial finance teams on key reporting, analysis, forecasting and budgeting requests and deliverables 

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to organize data, interpret data and communicate data in a clear, concise way for a mixed audience where not all possess financial acumen
• Self-motivated and able to perform effectively with minimal direct supervision
• Effective communication, listening and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, project management, organizational and problem-solving skills

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of applicable experience in finance or accounting
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Proficient with creating and maintaining complex financial models
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems
• Beneficial to have some experience in tools such as WDesk, Power BI, consolidation software or other multi-dimensional databases
• Demonstrated ability to speak up and share views, insights and opinions in meetings with executives 

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

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.