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Employer Ascend Performance Materials

Location Chennai

Posted Sep 24, 2026

Closes Oct 06, 2026

Ref 5896660039

Role Analyst, Financial Analyst

Level Staff

Certification Other

Work Mode Work from office

Hours Full Time

Organization Type Academia

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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.

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