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title: 'Commercial Financial Analyst at Hydrite'
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# Commercial Financial Analyst at Hydrite

- **Company:** Hydrite
- **Location:** Brookfield, WI
- **Posted:** 2026-08-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hydritechemicalco/jobs/8114696

## Job description

## WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter.

We are family driven.

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

## BENEFITS

- Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
- $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
- Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk

## FINANCIAL ANALYST, COMMERCIAL

The primary purpose of this position is to provide financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision support that drives profitable growth.  This role reports directly to the Executive Director of Finance.  As an individual contributor, this role analyzes business performance, evaluates commercial opportunities, and develops insights that support pricing, profitability, and strategic decision-making.  It supports planning processes, business reviews, and data analytics initiatives while ensuring financial accuracy and transparency.  Success in the position requires advanced analytical and modeling skills, the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, and a continuous improvement mindset. This position is based onsite at our Brookfield, WI headquarters  4-5 days/week.  Relocation and sponsorship are not available for this role.

Primary responsibilities include:

- Provide financial analysis and decision support related to business performance, pricing, profitability, margins, and commercial initiatives.
- Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, strategic planning, and business performance review processes.
- Support sales incentive plan analysis and reporting.
- Analyze business results and key performance indicators, identify trends and variances, and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Evaluate customer, product, channel, pricing, rebate, and promotional program profitability to support business decisions and margin improvement.
- Develop and maintain financial models, scenario analyses, forecasts, and business cases to assess risks and opportunities.
- Create and enhance Power BI dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools that improve visibility, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiencies
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to provide trusted financial guidance and support commercial growth initiatives
- Challenge assumptions, improve decision quality, and communicate insights in clear, business-friendly language with a variety of stakeholders.

## REPORTING STRUCTURE

- This position reports to the Executive Director of Finance.

## QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related financial work experience required.
- 5-7 years of progressive FP&A, commercial finance, or business analysis experience
- Experience in the manufacturing industry; chemical manufacturing preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Strong financial modeling skills
- Experience with building and maintaining PowerBI dashboards preferred
- Experience with SQL, Power Query, or Snowflake is a plus
- Experience with ERP, CRM, and business intelligence systems (e.g. Power BI), and AI agents preferred
- Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time for plant and business engagement.

## COMPETENCIES

- Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity
- Ability to analyze complex data and communicate actionable business insights
- Knowledge of pricing, profitability, budgeting, and commercial finance concepts
- Proactive, self-starter with strong business acumen.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills
- Ability to influence without authority.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrates ownership and accountability as an individual contributor.

## PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Office Environment:
- Able to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Able to use standard office equipment (computer, keyboard, mouse).
- Occasionally moves or transports objects (such as laptop or files) weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Travel & Plant Environment:
- Able to travel up to 5% of the time, including overnight travel, to manufacturing plant locations or customer sites.
- During plant visits, the role involves moving through industrial areas and may involve periods of standing or walking.
- Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated plant or production areas, including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel‑toed footwear, and other site‑specific PPE.
- Able to tolerate exposure to hot, cold, and noisy environments during plant visits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

## ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

WANT TO STAY CONNECTED?  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

- LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-](http://www.linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-)
- Facebook: [facebook.com/hydrite](http://www.facebook.com/hydrite)
- YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI

Learn more about Hydrite on our website: [www.hydrite.com/careers](http://www.hydrite.com/careers)

Privacy Notice for California Residents: https://www.hydrite.com/Legal/Privacy-Notice-for-Employees.htm

## About Hydrite

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hydrite is a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of integrated chemical programs, serving industries such as food & beverage, agriculture, and manufacturing with custom manufacturing, technical expertise, and a private fleet.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned)
- **Headquarters**: Brookfield, Wisconsin, USA
- **Founded**: 1929
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (the name “Hydrite” originated from the idea of tanning “hyde right”)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Chemical manufacturing and distribution; specialty chemicals for food & dairy sanitation, water treatment, foam control, food ingredients, and organic processing.
- **Target customers**: B2B – enterprise and SMB customers in food & beverage, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, and water treatment markets.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Providing sustainable ideas and solutions that ensure Customer, Employee and Partner success.” Also: “Our sustainable solutions keep food safe, water clean, and plants thriving.”

## Products & Services
- **Chemical Manufacturing & Distribution**: Custom manufacturing and nationwide distribution of industrial and specialty chemicals.
- **Food & Dairy Sanitation**: Cleaners and sanitizers designed to enhance food safety and quality.
- **Food Ingredients**: Ingredients that add flavor and functionality to food and beverage products.
- **Water Treatment**: Chemistry and services for improving water quality in industrial processes.
- **Foam Control Chemistries**: Defoamers and antifoams for various industrial applications.
- **Organic Processing & Liquid Sulfites**: Specialized chemicals for organic processing and sulfite applications.
- **Plant Sanitation**: Complete sanitation programs for food processing facilities.
- **Private Fleet**: Company-owned tractors, van trailers, tankers, and railcars for reliable delivery.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: ~1,000 employees; 95+ years in business
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: None (family-owned; no external investors disclosed)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Acquired Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc. (ESP) in Laurens, SC, marking entry into the Southeast US region.
  - Recognized as a 2025 Top Workplaces award winner by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (won eight other years).
  - Continues to invest in people, technology, community, and sustainability.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Technical expertise**: Highly trained staff with deep industry experience delivering custom solutions.
- **Private fleet**: Ensures responsive service and supply chain reliability.
- **Custom manufacturing**: Ability to develop tailored chemical programs for diverse customer needs.
- **Strong safety culture**: Robust safety programs and multiple safety awards (e.g., WI Safety Council Corporate Safety Award).
- **Sustainability focus**: Active initiatives to reduce energy, water, and waste; commitment to environmental stewardship.

## Strategic Focus
- Geographic expansion into the Southeast US following the ESP acquisition.
- Continued investment in innovation, people development, and sustainable operations.
- Strengthening the “One Hydrite” safety culture and community engagement.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Family-run, privately held with a focus on integrity, innovation, safety, quality, people, and responsible growth. Recognized multiple times as a Top Workplace.
- **Work environment**: Primarily on-site at plant locations across the US (Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Texas, California, South Carolina, etc.); some remote roles available (e.g., Applications Engineer).
- **Benefits** (from [hydrite.com](https://www.hydrite.com/careers/BenefitsandWellness.htm)):
  - Medical, dental, vision (including zero co-insurance/zero deductible plan)
  - 401k with 100% match on first 3% and 50% on next 2% (immediate vesting)
  - Profit sharing
  - Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  - Front-loaded paid time off and paid holidays
  - $3,000 referral bonus
  - Wellness programs with up to $600 annual reimbursement
  - Adoption assistance, legal services insurance, EAP, and more
- **Early talent**: Internships, co-ops, and rotational programs for college students and recent graduates.

## Sources
1. [hydrite.com – Company Overview](https://hydrite.com/)
2. [hydrite.com – About Hydrite](https://www.hydrite.com/About-Hydrite.htm)
3. [hydrite.com – Careers](https://www.hydrite.com/careers.htm)
4. [hydrite.com – Benefits & Wellness](https://www.hydrite.com/careers/BenefitsandWellness.htm)
5. [Greenhouse – Hydrite Jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hydritechemicalco)

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