WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The primary purpose of the Commercial Analyst is to provide financial analysis on commercial performance and margins (product/customer) as well as provide decision making support to the sales, product management, finance, and CC senior management teams.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with analysis experience, complementary work experience
• MBA degree in Finance or CPA, CMA preferred

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of related business experience. Strong emphasis should be put on experience in these areas: analysis of product profitability evaluations; contribution margin studies; development of financial models to assess, among other things, cost/volume/profit relationships
• Superior data management and modeling skills required. Experienced user of Microsoft Windows software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). SAP and G/L Wands, QlikView and other BI Tools, and financial consolidation systems experience preferred.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Agile and innovative mindset
• Independent and autonomous
• Strong team player
• Experience working with SAP is desired. Ability to work in a dynamic environment, demonstrating a mature and organized approach to the workload
• Integrity and transparency
• Rigor and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of data
• Agility and capacity to quickly and effectively respond to ad hoc requests
• Ability to summarize analysis concisely, and present it in an understandable format to non-financial people
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) are essential. The successful individual must also be able to interact well with senior management, sales and marketing teams, and others in all functions.
• Previous experience (minimum 3 years) analyzing financial performance, preferably on the commercial side
• An advanced level of proficiency in Excel is required
• Understand the computation and analysis of cash flow and return on investments (e.g. for new product launches).
• Proven experience of increasing responsibility in Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, or Financial Analysis.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is also required as this position will be looking at a great deal of information from various sources small dollar items must be investigated and understood.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Chryso and GCP, Saint-Gobain brands in our Construction Chemicals business, are leading global designer and manufacturer of high-quality concrete admixture thanks to a strong commitment to research and innovation, coupled with adherence to the strictest manufacturing standards in the industry. Our admixtures are engineered to optimize the performance of our customers' specific concrete materials in a way that will maximize user satisfaction and economy. We deliver significant added value and support to its clients, which includes assistance with client inventory control and prompt product deliveries

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected].

BENEFITS IN JOINING US

At Saint-Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and improve daily life for you and your family. We value your contribution to our purpose, Making the World a Better Home, and your Total Rewards package aims to help you plan for the future you want.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave • Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program