Financial Analyst

About Us

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. It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of Global financial information, and development of reports to identify and improve issues negatively impacting sales and margins for the General Industrial Division.
• Support the GAM organization with data analysis and proforma compilation/reporting as needed.
• Gate keep sales reporting through MicroStrategy ensuring data integrity, including global market segment reporting and support CAC needs.
• Preparation of month end, and ad-hoc reporting as requested.
• Maintain and distribute monthly reporting for Global Sales and Marketing, and lead enhancements through tools such as Power BI / Tableau.
• Set Marketing and R&D budgets annually leveraging a bottoms-up approach.
• Maintain and distribution monthly Global Marketing and R&D financial P&Ls with commentary, along with monthly reviews and trend analysis.
• Standardize sales reporting globally for new business, lost business, etc.
• Establish a standard process for gathering and compiling sales reporting by segment by region.

Qualifications

Education: Required: Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or similar business-related discipline.

Knowledge & Experience: Required: 4+ years finance/accounting experience. Preferred: Performance Coatings Group knowledge and experience, SW financial systems experience, Industry experience.

Technical/Skill Requirements: Required: Proficient in MS Office; Proficient with Micro-strategy; Experience with Hyperion/Smartview. Preferred: Familiarity with On-base and Oracle.

Travel Requirements: 10%

Benefits

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits, and more. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits.