Finance Director - Downstream at Ecolab

Houston, Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Chemicals, Downstream, EnergyIndustries

10 years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, supply chain finance, controlling, and business partnering
Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, finance, or economics
3 years team leadership experience
No immigration sponsorship available for this role
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the Downstream or Chemical industry
CPA or MBA in finance
15 years of relevant experience
Experience in large (Fortune 500), complex, global organization where leading through influence are keys to success
Knowledge of enterprise level finance systems
Treasury or Investor Relations experience

Drive financial decision-making capabilities to optimize financial outcomes and collaborate across business and functional leadership to develop strategic plans and execute business goals
Lead key financial processes with high quality and accuracy, including the annual plan, forecasting, and monthly performance management cycles
Drive action-orientated commercial strategy decision support while maintaining strong controls and process governance
Leverage sound analysis to advise on commercial deals, pricing strategy, and key contract terms and conditions that deliver strong financial performance for the business and optimal outcomes for our customers
Partner with marketing and sales to provide insight and analysis to optimize program and product profitability via value-based pricing and cost-reduction initiatives
Evaluate and prioritize strategic investments, including capital and operating expense deployment
Analyze and advise on compensation strategy aligning with business objectives, monitoring performance via key metrics
Improve division cash flows and returns through sound management
Provide strategic support for M&A activities, including strategy support, deal modeling, due diligence, and integration planning and execution
Recruit, coach, and develop diverse talent, driving a culture of high performance, engagement, and inclusion