Financial Analyst - Centralized Operations Finance (COF)

This position is accountable for the daily, weekly, and monthly preparation and analysis of reports for management’s use in fiscal decision making.  The Centralized Operation Finance (C.O.F.) Field Support Analyst is also accountable for processing and reporting financial information at our Manufacturing plants across North America in an accurate and timely manner and the implementation of internal controls to safeguard assets. This position will also be expected to perform additional ad-hoc duties relating to P&L reconciliation, budget preparation, expense and capital tracking, and responsibilities as assigned. 

Additional Information

The travel for this position is 20%

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113.

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.

• Assist monthly close of financial data for manufacturing sites in North America 
• Assist in annual financial activities such as budgets, and physical inventory 
• Assist in process improvement projects  
• Help analyze manufacturing costs and explain variances with corrective actions 
• Support team in being a business partner to different sites 
• Help review monthly P&L summaries for anomalies, investigate and report findings   
• Assist with Fixed Asset closing, purchasing (PO’s, requisitions, etc.), work orders and other miscellaneous tasks as required by manufacturing sites 
• Participation towards completion of other related tasks and duties as directed or needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
• Must have Bachelor’s Degree or higher in accounting, finance, economics or business

• Must have at least one (1) year of work experience using Microsoft Excel, including writing formulas, formatting and sorting data, creating pivot tables and importing/exporting excel data to and from proprietary software

 

Preferred Qualification: 

• Have a Master degree or higher in Business Administration
• Have at least one (1) years of work experience in finance or accounting or have you completed a Sherwin-Williams development program in Finance 
• Have prior work experience managing profit and loss (P&L) 
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience in accounting in a manufacturing/distribution environment  
• Have experience preparing an annual budget  
• Have experience with Financial Reporting 

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