Finance Manager

Overview

About NewMarket

NewMarket Corporation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is the parent company of Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton), Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl), American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC) and Calca Solutions (Calca). Afton is a leading manufacturer and marketer of performance enhancing fuel and lubricant additives with operations around the world. Ethyl distributes gasoline performance additives throughout North America and provides terminal storage and distribution services from its Houston, Texas facility. AMPAC is a U.S. manufacturer of specialty materials primarily used in solid rocket motors for the aerospace and defense industries. Calca is the leading U.S. manufacturer of UltraPure and high purity hydrazine most notably used for in-space propulsion by satellites, space probes and other space vehicles. Calca’s hydrazine derivatives play a vital role in the manufacture of products used in agricultural, pharmaceutical, water treatment, and industrial applications.

Provide credible financial analyses and insight to guide regional financial decision making and planning to preserve the financial position and performance of the Americas Commercial organization. 

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis, forecasting, budget preparation and performance reporting for area of responsibility. Ensure accuracy and timely completion of reporting requirements.

• Review completed financial analysis data for area of responsibility ensuring that all contributory factors are considered. Consult with business groups to ensure their understanding of the impact that decisions have on the bottom line.

• Consult and interface with business groups to assist in development of strategy and oversee application, publication and explanation of data.

• Develop and implement new and more in-depth approaches to understanding and analyzing our business environment. Translate this data into viable strategies and tactics to maintain current and acquire new market share.

• Model and develop appropriate data to meet customer needs. Develop new ways to visualize data and provide insight for better decision making.

• Oversee development and maintenance of general information and data on our customers and competition to assist in maximizing our understanding and awareness of potential changes in our relationships with them.

• Participate in cross-functional team meetings with business groups, etc. Provide information, support, analysis, and options as appropriate.

• Develop and sustain an environment which allows for individual growth and initiative and which allows creativity to flourish. Provide support, encouragement, and guidance to foster team development.

Qualifications

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUMS:  

• BS / BA degree in Accounting / Finance
• Industry knowledge and experience (manufacturing, chemicals, oil & gas for example)
• Strong knowledge and business acumen in operations financial management and staff supervision, typically acquired after 5 to 10 years or more in relevant roles of increasing responsibility.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Advanced degree and/or MBA (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable impact and influence in commercial decision making
• Staff management experience preferredSKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the accounting process, procedures and principles
• Demonstrate an understanding of the additive business in general
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Able to demonstrate a leadership style that creates a productive work environment for staff members
• Able to conceptualize the "big picture"
• Able to organize complex activities with regard to projects and people
• Able to develop both long and short term plans/strategies for group activities and to implement time lines for completion
• Able to interact with all levels of employees and management
• Able to take complex data and translate it into a usable and understandable format
• Demonstrates the ability to think, conceptually, strategically and tactically.
• Able to consistently demonstrate accuracy and effectiveness in judgment and the decision making process
• Able to develop and maintain effective peer and organizational relationship
• Able to demonstrate a personal management style and management skills which motivate and enhance employee performance
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of business goals and objectives and industry market environment and trends
• Able to demonstrate effective oral, presentation and written communication skills
• Able to cope with stress and multiple work interruptions

Working at NewMarket

Who We Are - We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.

Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees. Our employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.