Senior Finance Specialist – Aramids Operations

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. 

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!

We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

WHY JOIN US?

Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter! 

Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results. 

Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!

Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.

Water & Protection (W&P) is looking for a Finance Senior Specialist to provide financial support to the Aramids Operations & Supply Chain Team. This role combines strategic, tactical, and execution skill sets, with exposure across regions and the Aramids Business Management Team and will report to the Nomex® Business Finance Manager.

This is an onsite hybrid position. The team works 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. Candidates must live within a commutable distance. There is no relocation available for this position.

Your Key Responsibilities:  

• Partnering with Operations Leadership, providing financial support and reporting, driving clear understanding and accountability on costs in all aspects of the supply chain, and establishing robust processes and coordination with Plant Cost Accounting Team.

• Providing a monthly outlook and variance analysis across several key areas, including Cost of Manufacturing (COM), Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and Other Product Costs, for use in the monthly financial outlook process.

• Consolidating the monthly Plant Fixed Cost (PFC) and Variable Cost outlooks and providing a holistic view of trends across the network, along with variance analysis and corrective actions needed to deliver against targets

• Working with Supply Chain to support Inventory outlook processes and working capital analysis.

• Ad hoc financial modeling and investment proposals working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and other key stakeholders; providing decision support and financial guidance as needed to maximize business value.

• Managing all financial aspects of the Operations and Supply Chain Budget for the annual Strategy Review and Execution Review.

• Preparing monthly results communication, timely and accurately, including consolidation of site inputs and results and insightful variance analysis, while relentlessly driving standardization and simplification in the process.

• Ensuring adherence to financial policies within the site and business, based on corporate guidelines and business strategies, including SOX compliance for business finance processes.

Your Qualification Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or  a related Technical Field. 

• 5+ years’ experience in Finance, previous experience in manufacturing and supply chain preferred, including strong understanding of product costing.

• Demonstrated financial acumen and strong analytical competency.

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