Ashland Inc.
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US-RemoteThen we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Director, Finance – Personal Care to join our team. This is a hybrid position ideally based in our Bridgewater, NJ or Wilmington, DE office; however, other locations will be considered for the exceptional candidate.This highly visible role partners with business leadership to drive financial performance, enable growth initiatives, and ensure disciplined execution across a global portfolio. The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen, advanced financial analysis skills, and operational rigor with a track record of leading high‑performing finance teams.This role offers the opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a flagship business and influence decisions at the highest levels of the company. You will work alongside leaders who value rigorous analysis, clear communication, and decisive action.The Director, Finance - Personal Care will report to the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, with accountability to the Senior Vice President and GM, Personal Care.**The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:****Strategic partnership*** Serve as a core member of the Personal Care leadership team, contributing to strategy setting, operating plans, and decision making.* Provide proactive insights and recommendations that improve business performance, growth, and margin discipline.**Financial leadership*** Own monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and budgets for Personal Care.* Prepare and analyze monthly business performance reporting with clear, actionable commentary.* Deliver robust variance analysis and bridges for volume, price, cost, and foreign exchange, highlighting drivers and corrective actions.**Decision support*** Lead economic evaluations for major initiatives including R&D programs, capital investments, portfolio actions, and potential acquisitions or divestitures.* Develop investment cases and scenario analyses that align resources with strategy and return thresholds.**Performance management*** Define, track, and communicate key performance indicators across the business.* Identify risks and opportunities early and drive corrective actions with business partners.**Team leadership*** Manage and develop the business finance team supporting Personal Care.* Engage collaboratively with centralized finance to ensure adherence to policies, accuracy in reporting cycles, and continuous improvement in financial operations.**Travel*** As required but likely under 20%**In order to** **be qualified for this role, you** ***must possess*** **the following:*** BA/BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Management* 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, cost accounting, or business analysis within a complex, integrated, multi‑plant, global environment.* Strong knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, planning, and analysis.* Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines with adaptability and sound judgment.* Proven capability to partner with commercial and operations leaders on growth, margin improvement, and execution.* Executive presence and ability to influence in a matrixed organization**The following skill sets are** ***preferred*** **by the Business Unit**:* MBA, CPA, CFA or CMA a plus* Demonstrated ability to lead a global team* Experience with SAP and/or Qliktech #J-18808-Ljbffr
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US-RemoteThen we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Director, Finance – Personal Care to join our team. This is a hybrid position ideally based in our Bridgewater, NJ or Wilmington, DE office; however, other locations will be considered for the exceptional candidate.This highly visible role partners with business leadership to drive financial performance, enable growth initiatives, and ensure disciplined execution across a global portfolio. The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen, advanced financial analysis skills, and operational rigor with a track record of leading high‑performing finance teams.This role offers the opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a flagship business and influence decisions at the highest levels of the company. You will work alongside leaders who value rigorous analysis, clear communication, and decisive action.The Director, Finance - Personal Care will report to the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, with accountability to the Senior Vice President and GM, Personal Care.**The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:****Strategic partnership*** Serve as a core member of the Personal Care leadership team, contributing to strategy setting, operating plans, and decision making.* Provide proactive insights and recommendations that improve business performance, growth, and margin discipline.**Financial leadership*** Own monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and budgets for Personal Care.* Prepare and analyze monthly business performance reporting with clear, actionable commentary.* Deliver robust variance analysis and bridges for volume, price, cost, and foreign exchange, highlighting drivers and corrective actions.**Decision support*** Lead economic evaluations for major initiatives including R&D programs, capital investments, portfolio actions, and potential acquisitions or divestitures.* Develop investment cases and scenario analyses that align resources with strategy and return thresholds.**Performance management*** Define, track, and communicate key performance indicators across the business.* Identify risks and opportunities early and drive corrective actions with business partners.**Team leadership*** Manage and develop the business finance team supporting Personal Care.* Engage collaboratively with centralized finance to ensure adherence to policies, accuracy in reporting cycles, and continuous improvement in financial operations.**Travel*** As required but likely under 20%**In order to** **be qualified for this role, you** ***must possess*** **the following:*** BA/BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Management* 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, cost accounting, or business analysis within a complex, integrated, multi‑plant, global environment.* Strong knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, planning, and analysis.* Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines with adaptability and sound judgment.* Proven capability to partner with commercial and operations leaders on growth, margin improvement, and execution.* Executive presence and ability to influence in a matrixed organization**The following skill sets are** ***preferred*** **by the Business Unit**:* MBA, CPA, CFA or CMA a plus* Demonstrated ability to lead a global team* Experience with SAP and/or Qliktech #J-18808-Ljbffr