What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Financial Analyst position at Bakelite?
Make Your Mark Where It Matters
At Bakelite, your work goes beyond the numbers. You’ll help drive decisions that support sustainable innovation across industries—from safer transportation to stronger infrastructure.
With over a century of impact and a global footprint, we’re building solutions for tomorrow—and we need analytical, driven talent to help lead the way.
What You’ll Do:
As a key member of our Operations Finance team, you will:
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 or 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. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE.
If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an 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.
At Bakelite, your work goes beyond the numbers. You’ll help drive decisions that support sustainable innovation across industries—from safer transportation to stronger infrastructure.
With over a century of impact and a global footprint, we’re building solutions for tomorrow—and we need analytical, driven talent to help lead the way.
What You’ll Do:
As a key member of our Operations Finance team, you will:
- Support financial planning, forecasting, and month-end close activities.
- Partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to drive results.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, and overall financial performance.
- Provide insights for site management, S&OP, and global reporting.
- Support budgeting processes using key assumptions and business inputs.
- Validate productivity initiatives and capital investments (CAPEX).
- Ensure accuracy across P&L and balance sheet reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, modeling).
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP or similar preferred).
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 20%.
- Purpose-Driven Work – Help create sustainable solutions that matter.
- Career Growth – Build your path with continuous learning opportunities.
- Team-Oriented Culture – Collaborate with leaders across the business.
- Safety First – A workplace where safety is always a priority.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive pay, benefits, and career support.
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 or 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. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE.
If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an 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.