Polyurethanes Americas Business Performance Manager

Job Description:

Polyurethanes Americas Business Performance Manager

Huntsman is seeking a Polyurethanes (PU) Americas Business Performance Manager supporting the Polyurethanes Division located in The Woodlands, Texas. This position will report to the Manager Title.

Job Scope

Actively contribute to develop, implement and monitor business strategies for the Americas Polyurethanes business and drive profit awareness throughout this business.

Through a deep understanding of the business drivers, constantly work on value creation activities to improve the Americas Polyurethanes business results.

Manage relationships with key stakeholders ensuring the provision of timely and accurate information for use in financial month-end close, forecasting and annual budget preparation.

To support the Americas Business Performance Director in regional and global financial projects

In summary, as the PU Americas Business Performance Manager, you will:

Be a driving force in the development, implementation and monitoring of Americas Polyurethanes Strategy and establish & implement robust strategic and operational KPI's which are consistent to monitor and promote delivery of business objectives

Prepare, Evaluate, Report and monitor:

• budget financials
• monthly forecast submissions
• capital expenditures proposals

Use financial decision-making tools and analysis to investigate and recommend actions to address value problems and assess value opportunities in line with business strategy.

Drive best in class Performance support for the Polyurethanes business in the Americas

Promote financial awareness and understanding of key business drivers among business associates and drive value awareness activities

Ensure delivery of accurate, timely, relevant and user-friendly reports providing information that track and comprehensively explain performance against budget and forecast

Support Business performance improvement to ensure that SOX, internal audit and compliance standards required by Huntsman are achieved

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance or related areas is required, MBA, CPA, ACCA or CMA is preferred
• At least 5 years of relevant experience gained in a variety of finance or business performance positions.

Skills and knowledge

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting & planning systems. SAP and IBM knowledge is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, conceptual thinking and influencing skills required
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization is required to build and improve relationships. Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Excellent computer skills required. Especially proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, management information systems
• Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities and comfort in dealing with ambiguity is critical for job success
• Strong in developing other team members and engaged in self-development

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