Senior Finance Advisor

The HollyFrontier Companies Senior Finance Advisor Anacortes , Washington Apply Now Basic FunctionHF Sinclair in Anacortes, WA is seeking a Senior Finance Advisor to work closely with the refinery department leaders and teams and are responsible for the oversight and coordination of key financial activities to drive cost transparency and control, increase process efficiencies and support strategic decision-making in alignment with site priorities and vision. The primary functions of the Senior Finance Advisor is to utilize internal and external data to continuously identify opportunities to improve competitiveness, drive business performance through insights from financial analysis, provide meaningful appraisal of business performance, and contribute to improvement efforts to make the site more competitive and profitable.Job DutiesCreatively use internal and external information to assess competitiveness of performance and to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.Analyze cost performance and lead cost performance appraisal discussions.Utilize cost data and other operational performance data to help identify and prioritize areas for improvement,Provide commercial and financial support to business decisions.Engage with refinery staff and department leaders to build detailed understanding of business processes, operational levers, and cost drivers/levers.Work with colleagues in the operating expense and capital investment space to contribute to the creation of credible and competitive business plans, including short and long-term improvement plans.Work with colleagues in the operating expense and capital investment space to contribute to the creation of credible and competitive latest estimates throughout the year, bringing transparency to threats and opportunities, which could impact delivery.Advise on accounting implications of business issues and decisions.Drive high-quality input to the bi-annual Solomon benchmarking exercise and assist teams in analyzing & interpreting Solomon results.ExperienceA minimum of five years of experience in Finance or Accounting/ControllershipEducation LevelA minimum of a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; Sound understanding of basic accounting and financial reporting principles.Preferred Educational Level:CPA designation is preferred.Required SkillsDegree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; Sound understanding of basic accounting and financial reporting principlesMinimum five (5) years of experience in Finance or Accounting/ControllershipStrong financial acumen and communication skills; ability to relay financial information and concepts clearly to people with different backgroundsActive curiosity to fully understand the business, understand how operational processes and performance impact the site financial performance, and pursue value opportunitiesStrong business partnering skills; Ability to be a strong leader and work effectively in a multi-dimensional and diverse teamAbility to devise and implement process improvements; effective change management skillsStrong problem-solving skills; proactive in resolving issuesContinuous improvement mindset and ability to lead through changeDemonstrate personal commitment to HSSE and Sustainable Development, and committed to fostering an inclusive culture.Supervisory/Managerial ResponsibilityMust be able to manage projects and assignments with extreme accuracy and efficiency.Our One HF Sinclair Culture:At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our #J-18808-Ljbffr