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Senior Commercial Finance Analyst, Americas

OQ Chemicals GmbHHouston, TX

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Benefits
Health Insurance
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Vision Insurance

Job Description

OXEA Corporation Company Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals

Oxo products are the core competency of OXEA Corporation. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,400 OXEA employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, China and the Netherlands, we produce intermediates and derivatives.

Job Purpose

Join OXEA, a leading chemical supplier of oxo chemicals, as a Senior Financial Analyst in our Americas Commercial Finance team. This role plays a pivotal part in driving financial performance at product and customer level for North America and Latin America regions. Partnering with sales, marketing, procurement, and business development teams, this role optimizes revenue growth, profitability, and strategic decisions in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment. You'll lead deal analysis, pricing strategies, and profitability reviews to drive margin expansion and operational efficiency, requiring strong analytical skills, innovation, attention to detail, and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Deliver accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards, and insights to global and regional commercial leadership, senior management, and the CFO.

Customer & Product Profitability

  • Analyze customer and product profitability to identify high-value opportunities and optimize resource allocation across markets.
  • Develop and maintain pricing models, discount structures, and profitability frameworks to support competitive and profitable sales strategies.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and regional economic factors to inform strategic pricing and commercial decisions.
  • Incorporate supply chain data to model cost impacts from raw materials and logistics.

Business Partnering

  • Act as a trusted advisor to global and regional commercial managers, providing financial insights to support deal structuring, contract renewals, and new business opportunities.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, supply chain, procurement, product development) to align financial plans with commercial strategies.

Process Optimization & Systems

  • Promote the adoption of best-in-class financial tools and systems (e.g., SAP, BI Tool, CRM) to enhance forecasting, reporting, and analysis capabilities.
  • Contribute to the development of commercial finance processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across operations.
  • Leverage data analytics and BI tools (e.g., Power BI) to enhance decision-making and provide real-time insights into commercial performance.

Key Interactions

  • Internal: Commercial/Sales leaders, senior finance and business leads

Notable Working Conditions

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
  • Travel of up to 10% may be required for occasional meetings, training, or cross‑functional collaboration.

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field required; Master's degree (e.g. MBA) preferred.

Background and Experience

  • 4+ years of progressive experience in finance, with a focus on commercial finance, business partnering, or FP&A in manufacturing-ideally in chemicals or commodities.
  • Proven expertise in financial modelling, pricing analysis, and customer/product profitability; familiarity with chemical industry dynamics (e.g., supply chain volatility) is advantageous.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and BI/automation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred. Familiarity with CRM tools is a plus.

Competencies and Skills

  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
  • Results-driven, proactive, and committed to high integrity work and efficiency
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with positive and collaborative attitude
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic global environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Cultural awareness and ability to collaborate across diverse, multicultural teams in a global setting.

All Employees are invited to participate regardless of race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, disability or veteran status, and any other criterion prescribed by law.

OXEA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Check Out Our Benefits

  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Health Equity Health Fund for health and dependent care
  • Disability Benefits
  • Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off for a balanced life
  • Competitive salary, bonus, 401(k) plan with match and profit-sharing match

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OQ Chemicals GmbH is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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OQ Chemicals GmbH offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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