Prinicipal Financial Analyst

Ascend Performance Materials LLC

Pensacola, FL, US
Hybrid
5-7 years in financial planning
Advanced excel functions and pivot tables
Sap or erp platform experience
Ascend Performance Materials is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst for their Pensacola, FL location, who will play a significant role in financial decision-making and analysis within the manufacturing site. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and experience in financial planning to support cross-functional teams in driving business improvements

Job Summary

  • The Principal Financial Analyst will support Ascend-owned and Guest-owned units at the Pensacola manufacturing site through critical financial analysis and partnership with operations teams.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing monthly closing activities, coordinating annual budgets, and providing strategic insights to drive business improvements and cost savings.
  • The role requires a candidate who can effectively communicate complex financial concepts, utilize systems like SAP and Excel, and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

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Ascend Performance Materials is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst for their Pensacola, FL location, who will play a significant role in financial decision-making and analysis within the manufacturing site. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and experience in financial planning to support cross-functional teams in driving business improvements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years in financial planning
  • Advanced Excel functions and pivot tables
  • SAP or ERP platform experience
  • Manufacturing industry background preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-have

  • CPA or MBA degree
  • Greenbelt certification
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Proactive initiative and self-motivation
  • Experience with continuous improvement programs

Key Requirements

  • BS/BA in Accounting or Finance
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience
  • CPA or MBA (preferred)
  • Greenbelt certification (target outcome)

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