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Rotational Financial Analyst - Entry Level

League City, TX • On-site

INEOS
10K+ employees

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 100 rated chemical manufacturers

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Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Company:
INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA
Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?
Job title
Rotational - Financial Analyst I - Full Time
Location
Battleground Manufacturing Complex - La Porte, TX
Marina View - League City, TX
Chocolate Bayou Works - Alvin, TX
Organizational Context and Job Purpose
INEOS Organization:
INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and oil products, with 36 businesses and a production network spanning 194 sites in 29 countries worldwide. We are a diverse collective of people, businesses, and initiatives, united by a shared DNA.
Why Join Us?
  • Industry Leader: INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA produces 9.6 billion pounds of petrochemicals annually.
  • Strategic Locations: Key facilities in Alvin, TX; La Porte, TX; Carson, CA; and a corporate office in League City, TX.
  • Dynamic Culture: Join our diverse, ambitious team committed to excellence.

The Role:
This is an exciting entry-level role in our rotational training program for new graduates. Up to 4 rotations in Finance and Accounting support roles offer broad exposure. Roles include assisting in internal controls, delegation of authority, audit reviews, and financial processing. Analysts learn various aspects of O&P USA business with mentors and supervisors for each rotation. Collaboration with commercial, business, and cross-functional teams enhances learning.
The rotational financial analyst supports various business assignments, each lasting approximately 6 months. Assignments may be at any of our 3 locations in the south Houston area (League City, Deer Park, Alvin), with rotation expected during the program. With up to 4 assignments over an estimated 2 years, analysts gain valuable skills and organizational knowledge before transitioning to their next Finance and Accounting role.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
  • As this is a rotational program, the specific accountabilities will depend on the role.
  • There are several areas that 6-month rotational roles will be assigned including (but not limited to):
    • Financial reporting
    • Manufacturing cost accounting
    • Capital expenditure process
    • Treasury & cash management
    • Accounts payable & Accounts Receivable
    • Commodity trading accounting & reporting
    • Polymer pricing and rebates
    • Freight & Logistics Accounting
    • Not-for-profit accounting in our Charitable Foundation
    • IT services accounting
  • Analysts are assigned a specific supervisor for each rotation, guiding their learning and tasks.
  • Analysts share roles with supervisors to learn and document tasks, enhancing technical skills.
  • Expectation for detailed documentation and a presentation at the end of each rotation.
  • Each analyst is assigned a mentor from Finance and Accounting managers for stability and support.
  • Mentor oversees salary and performs year-end reviews based on input from specific supervisors/roles.
  • Upon program completion, analysts transition to their next role in the O&P USA Finance and Accounting organization.

Skills & Knowledge Required
Education/Experience
  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Management required from an accredited university by December 2026 or May 2027.
  • 3.0 or greater GPA out of 4.0 is required.
  • While prior work experience is not mandatory, internships or co-ops in Finance and Accounting are advantageous.

Skills and Competencies
Technical skills:
The candidate should be skilled in the use of excel spreadsheets, data processing, and Microsoft office tools.
Behavioral skills
  • Self-starting, highly motivated individual
  • Willingness to learn and take on new assignments or tasks.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated analytical ability.
  • Strong planning and organizing, teamwork, accountability, process improvement, initiative, positive attitude.

JOIN OUR TEAM AND POWER THE FUTURE
At INEOS, we celebrate diverse perspective and ambitious goals. Ready to jumpstart your career and face exciting challenges? Apply now and be part of a team that things happen!
Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.

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