Lead Analyst – Operations Finance

Job Title:Lead Analyst – Operations FinanceSummary:Momentive Business Services (MBS) provides exceptional support to global operations, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment that drives operational excellence. The Global Shared Services team, based in India and Mexico, is integral to this mission, delivering comprehensive finance and business support.
In this key role within the Global Finance Shared Services Team in India, the Lead Analyst will assist the PA Ops Finance team in consolidation of reports and analyzing operating cost for the Performance additives sites. This role will work closely with the Global Operations Finance Teams and OPS finance leader PA in development of global reports as well as the automatization of reporting to support the integration of Operations into Business. The incumbent will utilize financial analysis and data-driven insights to help optimize operational costs and improve financial performance. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and expertise in operations finance, ensuring accuracy in reporting and forecasting to support strategic decision-making and contribute to the organization’s overall efficiency and profitabilityResponsibilities Include:

Tasks and responsibilities of the position:

Global

• Provide financial operations support, delivering timely analysis and insights for decision-making.
• Communicating and presenting to local and global Leadership
• Development of local and/or global Ops reporting
• Create and strengthen a network to support the Integration of Ops into the businesses
• Business partner to deliver on the Growth and Profitability metrics of the Sector and Business Units, support commercial team to do some analysis on need.
• Support /work with site leaders to do the manufacturing analysis/review.
• Analyze MTD/QTD/YTD performance v budget, v prior year and support monthly /quarter forecast for both commercial and operations functions.
• Participate ad-hoc project based on business needs.
• Leverage data analytics tools such as Power BI and Tableau to extract insights and present findings to senior management.
• Utilize SAP Material Ledger for accurate cost accounting and optimize SAP systems for efficiency

Decision Making Authority:

Medium – High (in alignment with Leadership team)

Key Metrics- Role is Accountable For:

• Focus and Control of operating cost to driven cost variability
• Take over responsibilities of processes, transactional tasks, Process efficiency
• Global process Alignment
• Data Driven Insights Metrics
• Technology & Tools utilization (Internal and External)

Key Relationships:

• EMEA OPS Finance Leader-PA
• PA site leaders and plant controllers
• Business Finance Leader – PA
• Vice President, Operations – PA
• IT
• Cross functional team (as needed)

Travel Requirements

10% (based on business requirement)

Basic Qualifications:

• Qualified CA or CMA or MBA with relevant experience
• Minimum 8+ years manufacturing financial analysis experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams in a global environment
• Strong Team player
• Demonstrated ability to meet work and project deadlines producing high quality output
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills to manage multiple deliverables
• Excellent influencing ability to meet/exceed business expectations
• Good command of English communication and presentation
• Must have a level of proficiency with computer literacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP & BW knowledge
• Extensive experience in operations finance within a shared services model, supporting global manufacturing plants.
• Working knowledge of TABLEAU, Power BI,
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science or Mathematics is a plus
• Experience in Data Science and Advanced Analytics will be a plus
• Knowledge of SAP or ERP system is preferred. 
• Excellent analytical abilities.   
• Organizational and flexible skills

Core Competencies:

Please select the relevant core competencies for this role; refer

• Strategic Orientation        
• Engaging Leadership       
• Agility
• Excellence
• Collaboration & Teamwork          
• Accountability
• Thinks Strategically
• Manages Risk in Making Decisions           
• Initiates & Drives Change
• Makes Decision Informed by Strategy      
• Works Toward Team & Company Goals  
• Aligns Actions with Core Values
• Evaluates process accuracy and effectiveness   
• Utilizes Team Member Strengths   
• Anticipates Risks & Plans Accordingly

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

What We Offer:

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact.Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.#BePartoftheSolution

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law. 

To be considered for this position candidates are required tosubmit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.  

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.