Corporate FP&A Manager, Modeling & Analytics

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

The Corporate FP&A Manager, Modeling & Analytics position has the opportunity to gain insight into the company’s operating units and interact with various leaders of the organization. This position communicates regularly with several levels of leadership, enterprise finance networks, and representatives from diverse functional teams.  This position works both independently and collaboratively to lead forward-looking workstreams focused on optimization and driving financial outcomes across different levels of the organization.  A successful candidate will be asked to assist with the build and continuous improvement of financial forecasting and planning, models, processes, and related deliverables to communicate ideas and business insights clearly.

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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS                                                                              

The ideal candidate will possess deep financial experience and demonstrate a strong work ethic, ability to work well under pressure, and the skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to adjust and reprioritize quickly, as needed, while maintaining a strict adherence to deadlines with a high degree of accuracy, is critical. Attention to detail, as well as a desire and ability to problem solve through complex financial scenarios is a must.  Core responsibilities of this role include:

1. Global enterprise process owner of financial modeling, including consolidated Company P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, as well as other strategic and long-range modeling

2. Serving as a trusted financial advisor to senior leaders by providing analysis to support month end close reviews and executive management meetings, as well as accurate preparation of related deliverables (e.g., presentation materials and executive-level summaries)

3. Preparation of materials in support of the quarterly earnings process

4. Other ad hoc support as requested, which may include preparation of Board and/or Audit Committee materials 

5. Execute responsibilities according to lawful and company standards, which includes the company’s seven guiding values: integrity, people, service, quality, performance, innovation, and growth
    

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION: 

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with a focus in Finance or Accounting

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or an MBA with a focus in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or CMA certification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 5+ years of finance and/or accounting experience, with 4+ combined years of experience in public accounting (external audit), FP&A and/or corporate accounting
• Deep expertise in financial planning, analysis, and modeling used to provide strategic support and actionable insights to senior leadership
• Proficiency in maintaining comprehensive financial models, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements, with a focus on accuracy and functionality of models for ad hoc or scenario analysis, decision support, and financial forecasting
• Strong working knowledge of externally reported financials and SEC filings (e.g., SEC Forms 10-K, 10-Q)
• Proven ability to use qualitative and quantitative means to evaluate progress against strategic objectives, including meaningful variance analysis in support of month end close processes
• Experience with the quarterly earnings process for a large public company;  preparation of executive-level materials to support earnings calls, development of guidance, and/or peer analysis preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, business communication, and presentation skills, including experience creating PowerPoint materials and using data visualization tools to enhance financial storytelling
• People management experience with cross-functional teams, especially in driving execution and delivering a high-quality work product within expected timeframes 
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