Finance Manager

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Job Title: Market Controller

Job Overview:  Market Controller role will partner with cross functional Mining and PS Global Market and GBU Finance teams by providing current and forward looking reliable and timely economic information and analysis used to facilitate decision-making.   This position is the business partner to the Market VP of Mining and PS.

Responsibilities : 

• This role will provide the Global Market team with financial support and suggested recommendations in a view of defining, analysing and improving the financial performance and results.

• He/She is the natural partner in financial matters for the Global Market team and participates in multi-disciplinary working groups.

• He/She is in charge to prepare all forecasts and budget of the Global Market and provide the WW GBU Controller with information from its own perimeter relevant for the preparation and rolling forecast of the GBU.

•  Follow-up closely internal development in own perimeter and relevant economic and market evolutions,

• Maintain updated knowledge of the concepts, content and tools of the financial databases,

•  Perform on a periodic basis a business review with the Global Market teams, explaining and quantifying the evolution of the performance.

•  Perform price-volume and squeeze/desqueeze analysis.

•  Monitor and analyse Global Market EBITDA & DSO performance and develop recommendations to support decision making and action plans in terms of project development and performance improvement. These improvements should be in the form of pricing power and margin increase, cost reductions, working capital-DSO reduction, and improved service to customers.

• Challenge and guarantee the relevance and reliability of the Global Market financial forecast,

• Contribute to assess the risks and opportunities of the forecast.

•  Ensure internal controls compliance

•  Advise in the financial area of business contracts on clauses with direct financial impact (formula, take or pay, FX protection, payment terms, incoterms), with clear understanding of Complex contracts definition (IFRS)

Essential Skills :

• B.S in Accounting or Finance Degree; MBA/CPA/CMA preferred.

• At least five (7) years related experience working in controlling roles 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  

   

You will get:

• Competitive salary. The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $152,560 to $190,700 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional Information

Working Model: 

• Hybrid (1–2 days in office, rest remote)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.