Business Support Analyst

Job Title: Senior Analyst - Financial Planning Analysis Overview

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. The company s product portfolio includes a broad array of process, functional and water treatment chemistries as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 71 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 15,400 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company.

Solenis is staffed with great minds and powered by ingenuity. When you join the Solenis team, you become part of a global community of experts who work together to provide advanced process and water treatment solutions. Our team members take pride in their ability to think dynamically and help solve our customers unique challenges. If you re interested in becoming a part of our elite team, please explore our current career opportunities.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

About the role

The role would be based out of Hyderabad, Global Excellence Center, and reporting to the Financial Planning and Analysis. This would be a global role and responsible for supporting the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis processes. This role requires a strong understanding of financial models, data analysis, and business performance metrics. The FPA Senior Analyst will work closely with regional FPA stakeholders, commercial leaders and other departments to provide insights and recommendations that guide strategic decision-making.

Financial Planning Forecasting:

• Participate and coordinate the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process.
• Develop financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Monitor and track performance against budget/forecast, highlighting variances and potential risks or opportunities for increasing Sale and reducing costs

Financial Analysis:

• Provide detailed analysis of financial results, identifying trends, SGA variances, and business drivers.
• Support decision-making through ad hoc financial analysis, including profitability, cost structure, and SGA analysis.
• Evaluate financial performance metrics and assist in the preparation of presentations for management.
• Perform initial calculations on sales incentive plan
• Understand the sales program and be able to reconcile sales incentive target to achievement

Culture

• Have good interpersonal skills and should be able to create cordial relations within the team and with regional and commercial stake holders.
• Support/Lead team or function level initiatives to improve culture quotient of the function.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously assess and improve FPA processes and systems to increase efficiency, accuracy, and the timeliness of reporting.
• Lead efforts to automate or streamline reporting and forecasting processes.
• Develop reports using OneStream Solution
• Leverage Tableau for data research and visualization

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master s degree or CPA/CFA is a plus).
• 3-4 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or accounting, with demonstrated experience in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and ERP/FPA systems (e.g., SAP, OneStream, Tableau, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present financial data and insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in business partnering and working with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Title: Senior Analyst - Financial Planning Analysis Overview

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. The company s product portfolio includes a broad array of process, functional and water treatment chemistries as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 71 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 15,400 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company.

Solenis is staffed with great minds and powered by ingenuity. When you join the Solenis team, you become part of a global community of experts who work together to provide advanced process and water treatment solutions. Our team members take pride in their ability to think dynamically and help solve our customers unique challenges. If you re interested in becoming a part of our elite team, please explore our current career opportunities.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

About the role

The role would be based out of Hyderabad, Global Excellence Center, and reporting to the Financial Planning and Analysis. This would be a global role and responsible for supporting the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis processes. This role requires a strong understanding of financial models, data analysis, and business performance metrics. The FPA Senior Analyst will work closely with regional FPA stakeholders, commercial leaders and other departments to provide insights and recommendations that guide strategic decision-making.

Financial Planning Forecasting:

• Participate and coordinate the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process.
• Develop financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Monitor and track performance against budget/forecast, highlighting variances and potential risks or opportunities for increasing Sale and reducing costs

Financial Analysis:

• Provide detailed analysis of financial results, identifying trends, SGA variances, and business drivers.
• Support decision-making through ad hoc financial analysis, including profitability, cost structure, and SGA analysis.
• Evaluate financial performance metrics and assist in the preparation of presentations for management.
• Perform initial calculations on sales incentive plan
• Understand the sales program and be able to reconcile sales incentive target to achievement

Culture

• Have good interpersonal skills and should be able to create cordial relations within the team and with regional and commercial stake holders.
• Support/Lead team or function level initiatives to improve culture quotient of the function.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously assess and improve FPA processes and systems to increase efficiency, accuracy, and the timeliness of reporting.
• Lead efforts to automate or streamline reporting and forecasting processes.
• Develop reports using OneStream Solution
• Leverage Tableau for data research and visualization

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master s degree or CPA/CFA is a plus).
• 3-4 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or accounting, with demonstrated experience in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and ERP/FPA systems (e.g., SAP, OneStream, Tableau, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present financial data and insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in business partnering and working with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.