Finance Operations Manager, PCC

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Date: Oct 22, 2025

Location: Columbia, MD, US, 21044

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Annual Wage Range: $107,834.40  - $148,272.30 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

This role is a key financial partner with Global Operations Leadership, Polyolefin & Chemical Catalysts (PCC) Finance Leadership, and the Overall FP&A Organization. This position assists in leading process improvement and standardization as well as troubleshooting and problem solving across the manufacturing network. This role will be required to present findings, recommendations, solutions and implementation plans to all levels of Global Operations and Financial Leadership. 

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all operations finance reporting and consolidation; Coordinate with plant controllers on daily/weekly basis.
  • Facilitates the resolution of financial issues across the network as they arise including costing, forecasting and reporting. This may include data gathering, analysis and solution determination.
  • Coordinate the productivity tracking and reconciliation process from a Finance perspective.  Determine and implement process improvements and standardization for productivity reporting.
  • Assist in leading efforts to standardize processes for forecasting and budgeting across manufacturing sites.
  • May provide emergency backup for plant finance personnel as needs arise.
  • Learn the commercial/operations connections and impacts across the business.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in large multinational manufacturing corporation - progressing in finance/accounting and working in a matrixed environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • SAP and related systems (BPC, SAC, etc.)
  • Microsoft Office Suite capabilities (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to interact effectively with executives, management and functional peer groups and to gain cooperation from others
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate/present issues and recommendations in a clear and concise manner, excellent business acumen
  • Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, be highly organized, detail oriented, able to multitask, prioritize, and respond when sense of urgency is present
  • Team oriented and capable of collaborating across multiple functions within the organization
  • Ability to interact with all Finance functions – Accounting, FP&A, Tax, and Treasury
  • Confident with strong interpersonal, influencing, and time management skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and management
  • Possess the ability to work independently and exercise own judgment
  • Dynamic, flexible, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to motivate and drive results
  • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks/deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Manufacturing/Operations Finance Experience
  • Financial plant experience
  • CPA or MBA

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holiday
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.


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