Finance Analyst- Enterprise Financial Planning & Analytics

The Enterprise Financial Planning & Analytics team provides centralized planning and forecasting for Sherwin-Williams’ global businesses.  This includes partnering with the company’s business units to develop an accurate view and expectation of business drivers enabling business strategy and action.

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

The Financial Analyst position works closely with a variety of functional areas within the company spanning various levels of the organization.  Core tasks include:

• Creation and maintenance of financial models for forecasting and analytics

• Develop monthly rolling forecast

• Track performance to forecast and pursue improvement opportunities

• Assist with the annual planning process

• Preparation of financial restatements

 

In addition to the tasks listed above, this position will gain exposure to reporting and hierarchy changes related to the company’s global system integration projects and will help drive continuous improvement by employing transactional lean tools to improve upon hierarchy reporting structures and processes.

 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Attention to detail, as well as a desire and ability to problem solve through complex financial situations is a must. 

Position Requirements:

Education: 

 

Required:  

• Bachelor's degree with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or related field
   

Preferred: 

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance or an MBA with a focus in Accounting, Finance or related field, CPA or CMA Certification
   

Experience:

 

Required:  

 

• 1+ years of finance and/or accounting experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

 

Preferred:

 

• Experience in financial planning & analytics or supply chain accounting. 

• Experience with manufacturing and/or distribution operations, exposure to and understanding of the principles of Transaction Lean and/or Six Sigma, and experience with OneStream performance management software.  

• Understanding of the company’s supply chain and entity reporting structure is a plus.

 

Travel: 5%

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with o