Plant Finance Accountant - Manufacturing Operations

Arkema is seeking a Plant Finance Accountant – Manufacturing Operations to lead financial oversight and strategic analysis for our Hydrogen Peroxide business unit. This role is pivotal in driving financial performance across Memphis, TN plant and the Radnor, PA business unit. You will serve as a key business partner to both plant and business unit leadership, providing actionable insights, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting strategic decision-making.

This is a high‑impact role, ideal for a finance professional with strong manufacturing experience and a passion for operational excellence. The role reports directly to the Finance Manager and indirectly to the Plant Manager.

Location: Memphis, TN, US

Employment Type: Regular

Category: Finance and Accounting

• Provide financial leadership and support to plant, BU, and corporate management through timely reporting, analysis, and insights.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of monthly financial close, including variance analysis and journal entry preparation.
• Deliver ad‑hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and special projects.
• Oversee plant financial functions related to inventory, production operations, and product costing.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for plant operations, including cost allocation and SAP data input.
• Engage with plant operations to assess financial impact of activities and recommend performance improvements.
• Safeguard plant assets through inventory and fixed asset reviews, and support CAPEX project accounting.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and support internal and external audits.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced functions)
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Cost accounting experience in process manufacturing
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Effective communicator with ability to present to various levels of leadership
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and mentor peers

Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player. We thrive as One Arkema
, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, Arr Maz, and more, and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% is allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you to explore our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio‑based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

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