Manager of FP&A - Highway and Chemical

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a brightfuture. Since 1848, wehave been improving lives and enhancing everydaymoments at home, at work andvirtually everywhere in between. We helpunlock the flavors in food, make roads andsidewalks safer, improve thewater in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses andindustriesrunning. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do bettertogether,and we are passionate about building a sustainable future forour company, thecommunities in which we operate, and the world aroundus. By joining our team, you willcontribute to producing and deliveringevery form of salt that enhances everyday life.Job SummaryThe Manager, FP&A Highway & Chemical is a key member of the FP&Aorganization and serves as the primary finance partner to the Highway &Chemical Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations teams. This role ownsfinancial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance managementfor the Highway & Chemical business, providing data-driven insights andleadership to support decision-making, value creation, and execution ofthe business strategy.The Manager is responsible for driving financial stewardship of the bulkdeicing and chemical business, leading the annual operating plan andexecutive business reviews. This role plays a critical part in improvingfinancial and operational performance, aligning commercial andoperational plans, and supporting strategic initiatives through rigorousanalysis, strong business partnership, and clear communication withsenior leadership.Duties and ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning- Lead the Highway & Chemical business planning process.- Build and manage baseline budgets; evaluate and recommend adjustments based on sales volumes, pricing, growth initiatives, market trends, risks, and opportunities.- Provide key financial drivers and customer/market insights.- Provide financial leadership and analytical support for strategic initiatives, investments, and business development opportunities.Financial Analysis & Business Partnership- Analyze key P&L drivers including revenue, pricing, cost of goods sold, margin, and cost-to-serve to deliver actionable insights.- Clearly communicate financial risks and opportunities, translating complex analysis into concise, executive-ready insights.- Partner closely with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities, and support execution of key initiatives.Reporting & Performance Management- Prepare and distribute profitability and performance reporting by business segment, product, channel, and key customers, highlighting variances and underlying drivers.- Report monthly performance versus budget and KPIs, providing meaningful commentary to business leaders and Corporate Finance.- Customize reporting and analytics to meet the needs of senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.- Support stakeholders with periodic reporting on actuals performance versus plan.Process Improvement & Data Enablement- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.- Automate and enhance reporting through development of Power BI dashboards and improved Excel models and templates.- Gather and analyze large, complex data sets to identify trends and support decision making.

Created: 2026-03-20