Financial Analyst

At Ecolab, you can help take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, delivering critical insights and innovative solutions to support our Global QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) division. With our global reach and strong growth trajectory, this role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions and gain exposure across international markets.

About the role

The Financial Analyst – Strategic Finance will serve as a key partner to the Global QSR division, supporting strategic initiatives, financial planning, and performance analysis. This role blends core FP&A responsibilities with strategic business support, providing insights to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global QSR business leaders and regional teams to support performance management and strategic decision-making.
• Analyze sales, pricing, volume, and margin trends to identify risks and opportunities across global markets.
• Provide financial insights on product, customer, and channel performance to help drive growth and profitability.
• Support strategic initiatives such as product launches, pricing strategies, and business development projects.
• Prepare materials for Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and leadership presentations.
• Support forecast and planning cycles, including variance analysis across Sales, Gross Profit, and SG&A.
• Develop and enhance dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics to improve decision support.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and deep dives to evaluate business performance and strategic opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3 years of finance experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI or similar tools
• Strong communication skills with ability to work across functions and geographies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, global environment
• Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, or similar platforms)
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives or cross-functional projects

Pay

The pay range for this position is $74,700.00 - $112,200.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, and geography.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. View our benefits.

Potential Customer Requirements

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.