FP&A Analyst, Latex Binders - APAC

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation. 

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value. 

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day. 

Abou role:

Providing financial support to the global Latex Binders and Engineered Materials external reporting segments under the direction of the Global FP&A Lead, Latex Binders supporting Asia Pacific region.

As the Senior FP&A Analyst for Latex Binders and support to the Finance Leader, Asia Pacific for Engineered Materials during monthly closing and forecasting, support the decision-making process with the Global FP&A Lead, Latex Binders, the Finance Leader, Asia Pacific, business directors, segment global leadership team and regional business management teams on the development of the operational and financial strategy of the segment. Act as a catalyst instilling a financial approach and mindset throughout the organization, translating operational metrics into measures of performance, taking action and accountability in executing on short-term and long-term objectives, and the quality and timeliness of segment results; communicating value and risk issues up through senior leadership.

As a financial steward of the segments for Asia Pacific, preserve the assets of the organization by managing risks and ensuring accurate reporting of segment results, taking ownership of the segment financial statements including the P&L, balance sheet and statement of cash flows. Support the Global FP&A Lead in the monthly forecast, annual plan and five year strategy processes preparing financial projections, reporting and communicating the financial impacts of business operations, various strategic initiatives, and changes in the market/competitive environment. Assist the financial close process analyzing results, communicating deviations, assisting with audit requests, and working with the Controllers organization to ensure segment financial results are free from material misstatements. Ensure the ongoing development, monitoring, and adherence to the Company’s control systems as they relate to segment business operations (capital spending and expense control) and financial reporting (internal controls and SOX).

Under the direction of the Global FP&A Lead, support various cross-functional initiatives including, but not limited to, working capital management with a focus on optimizing accounts receivable/credit and inventories, Integrated Business Excellence (IBE), M&A & divestitures, capital investment analysis/allocation, customer/product/plant profitability analysis and improvement, competitor analysis, fixed costs spending, and resource planning; constantly evaluating levers to improve business performance across all these areas.