Feedstocks and Energy Business Finance Analyst

Job title: Feedstocks and Energy Business Finance Analyst

Company: Dow

Job description: Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Feedstocks and Energy Business Finance Analyst within the Canadian Hydrocarbons Business. This position is located in Calgary, Alberta. The Canadian Feedstocks and Energy business is a commercial organization within Dow’s Hydrocarbons portfolio located in Calgary, Alberta. The business provides superior value creation by leveraging the plentiful, globally competitive, stable supply of ethane and natural gas to safely maximize the production of low-cost ethylene in a low risk, politically stable environment and positions the polyethylene business to derive maximum profitability.

The Business Finance Analyst is a strategic role within the Canadian Feedstocks and Energy business with responsibility for the financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for the region. This role reports to the President of Dow Canada.

Specific Responsibilities

Participate as a core team member in the development and evaluation of alternative business strategies.

Analyze and manage Business Opportunity Plans and Capital Authorization Requests and authorization process.

Provide economic analysis of capital projects, business improvement projects, and cost savings projects.

Prepare the financial forecasts, including Long Term Hydrocarbon Values (LTHVs), for the Canadian Feedstocks and Energy and Olefins businesses.

Prepare weekly business reports on plant operations and cost positions to business leadership.

Provide financial analysis of contracts and coordinate the contract authorization and approval process.

Prepare regular business scorecards and track performance towards targets.

Assist in market fundamentals research, analysis, and modelling.

Provide financial counsel to the Canadian Commercial Feedstocks and Olefins teams.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or technical discipline is required; Engineering is preferred.

A minimum of 5 years of commercial or technical experience is required.

Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and strong proficiency in Excel is required.

Economic evaluation and financial modelling experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

A MBA or CFA is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and persuade to drive results

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Exceptional organization skills, problems solving skills, and ability to deal with complexity

Strategic thinker that is detail oriented with strong business acumen

Reliable team player able to work effectively in cross-functional teams and to create and maintain collaborative working relationships

Ability to work both independently and in teams

Note: International and domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

Dow Offers:

• A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company’s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit or follow on Twitter.

At Dow, diversity and inclusion are inherent in our work environment. We are committed to building a vibrant, diverse and talented employee base – and helping each employee grow and develop as part of Dow’s inclusive global community. Dow has an accommodation process in place to support employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at http://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us or you may call us at 1-800-523-3945.

Expected salary:

Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Fri, 28 May 2021 05:52:45 GMT