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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
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
- 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
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field from an Accredited University
MBA or CFA designation strongly preferred
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.
Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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