Business Financial Analyst
Ascend Performance Materials Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Chemical Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Business Financial Analyst will own financial reporting and analysis for assigned segments while partnering with commercial teams to improve business performance. Responsibilities include building financial models, analyzing revenue and pricing drivers, and providing actionable insights for decision-making.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have 7+ years of relevant experience in finance reporting, revenue analysis, and pricing. A degree in B.Com, MBA (Finance), CA, or CFA is required, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Full description
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Business Financial Analyst to support our Engineered Plastics business. The role will focus on delivering high-quality financial analysis, supporting pricing decisions, and partnering with commercial teams to improve business performance. The ideal candidate should have strong financial modeling skills, a good understanding of revenue drivers, and the ability to convert data into actionable insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and deliver financial reporting and analysis for assigned business segments
- Analyze revenue, pricing, and profitability (price / volume / mix)
- Perform variance analysis and explain key performance drivers
- Build, maintain, and improve financial models
- Support pricing decisions through margin and profitability insights
- Partner with commercial and operational teams to gather inputs and validate assumptions
- Identify risks and opportunities impacting financial results
- Improve reporting processes, tools, and data quality
- Translate business inputs into structured financial insights for decision-making
Core Skills
- Strong understanding of revenue and margin drivers
- Advanced Excel skills (modeling, analysis, dashboards)
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (Power BI is a plus)
- Ability to work with large datasets
- Ability to connect financial outcomes with business decisions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with ambiguous or incomplete data
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Proactive mindset with attention to detail
Additional Information: This role is based in Chennai (Taramani).The position supports U.K. business hours (approx. 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST) and during month close US business hours (approx. 7:00 PM -4:00 PM IST)
Requirements
- Education: B.Com, MBA (Finance), CA, or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience in Finance reporting, Analyzing revenue, Pricing & Profitability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas and lookups)
At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.
About Us:
Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics focused on improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. We are a fully integrated material solutions provider with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.
Our global workforce makes the materials used to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances, and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and the success of our customers and our communities.
Why work at Ascend?
Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values: OARS.
Our OARS values shape how we work, lead, and grow together. We take ownership, stay accountable, operate reliably, and support one another to deliver results safely and consistently. Through clear expectations, empowered decision-making, intentional communication, and continuous feedback, we create a culture built on action, visibility, and shared success.
Together, OARS gives us a shared language and clear direction. These values guide our decisions, shape priorities and set expectations as we move forward – aligned, focused and committed to creating performance materials that improve lives today and inspire a better tomorrow.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
