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Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Alkegen is looking for a proactive and analytical Finance Lead to join our dynamic finance team. This role will play a key part in guiding financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support strategic decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical financial expertise, and a drive for continuous improvement in systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead and oversee the monthly financial close process, including journal entries, accruals, variance analysis, and reconciliations.

+ Deliver accurate and insightful monthly and quarterly financial reports, including P&L, cash flow, working capital, inflation, and SG&A analysis.

+ Develop and automate robust financial and performance reporting tools using Excel, BI platforms, and ensure consistency with OneStream.

+ Drive the preparation and review of annual budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

+ Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership through detailed analysis and scenario modeling.

+ Guide and mentor junior team members, fostering professional development and building team capabilities.

+ Continuously enhance reporting accuracy, timeliness, and automation to streamline finance operations and eliminate inefficiencies.

+ Act as a key liaison between finance and other departments to ensure alignment on data integrity and business objectives.

+ Support ad-hoc analysis and projects as required by leadership, providing high-quality financial data and strategic input.

Qualifications:

+ Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Cost Accountant (CMA) with 5-7 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).

+ Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

+ Preferred: Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and performance management tools like OneStream.

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

+ Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

+ Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

+ Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

At Alkegen, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking finance team that drives a meaningful impact across the business. We value innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement, especially in the fast-paced world of manufacturing. Join us and take your career to the next level by contributing to high-impact financial strategies and leadership initiatives.

If you are interested in being part of a world class finance function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.