Senior Financial Analyst

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world.  We are looking to hire a key member of our Finance team at our Global Headquarters located in The Woodlands, Texas.

The Senior Financial Analyst will serve as a strategic finance business partner supporting Kraton's Product Management, Innovation, and Finance teams. This role plays a critical part in driving commercial performance through robust financial analysis, product profitability insights, innovation portfolio management, and long-range strategic planning. The successful candidate will translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that influence pricing strategy, portfolio decisions, and innovation investment across our global business.

This is a highly visible, cross-functional role offering exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the financial narrative behind Kraton's growth and innovation agenda.

We believe in making a +Difference, as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions.  
We’re proud to offer benefits that meaningfully support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. 

Some of the benefits offered are:

• Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc - multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
• Dental & Vision Insurance  
• Health Advocate – free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
• Life Insurance – base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
• 401k – Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level 
• Employee Assistance Program – provided at no cost to employees
• Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance  

Key Responsibilities

Product Management Support

• Lead product profitability calculations, margin analysis, and commercial financial reviews
• Partner with product managers on strategic initiatives, including portfolio optimization and lifecycle management
• Provide financial insights to support pricing decisions, portfolio rationalization, and commercial strategy
• Develop and maintain analytical frameworks that drive data-informed product decisions

Innovation Team Support

• Own and maintain the Innovation P&L, project tracking, and pipeline financial reporting- Calculate and validate ROI, NPV, payback periods, and financial feasibility for innovation projects
• Prepare and review monthly innovation reporting decks, including executive-ready PowerPoint presentations
• Lead the innovation budget planning and forecasting cycle, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities

Finance Team Support

• Perform ad hoc product profitability, margin, and variance analyses to support business decisions
• Contribute to the Long-Range Plan (LRP) and annual strategic planning cycles

Required Skills

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in FP&A, commercial finance, product finance, business finance, or a similar role
• Demonstrated track record of partnering with commercial and operational stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in **Microsoft Excel** (financial modeling, complex formulas, scenario analysis)
• Expert-level **PowerPoint** skills for executive storytelling and reporting
• Experience using AI in financial analysis.
• Strong command of **financial modeling, ROI/NPV analysis, and profitability analytics**
• Sharp business acumen with the ability to connect financial outcomes to commercial strategy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to influence at all levels
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills — comfortable navigating product, innovation, commercial, and finance stakeholders
• Self-starter mindset with strong ownership, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment

Preferred Experience:

• Experience within a multinational, matrixed organization preferred
• Experience in manufacturing, specialty chemicals, industrial products, or B2B environments

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor's degree in