Finance Manager- Workforce & SG&A/Other Expense Planning
Finance Manager- Workforce & SG&A/Other Expense Planning
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Job Description
The Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis team provides centralized planning forecasting and guidance for Sherwin-Williams global businesses. This includes partnering with the companys business units to develop an accurate view and expectation of business drivers enabling business strategy and action.
The Workforce & SG&A/Other Expense Planning Manager is responsible for managing strategic planning budgeting forecasting and analysis activities related to workforce selling general administrative and other non-operating expenses at Sherwin-Williams. As a manager it is crucial that this role leverages strategic influence to guide decisions around resource allocation backed by in-depth data analysis. This role involves deploying robust scenario modeling and strategic analysis tactics for optimized resource allocation. A deep understanding of Sherwin-Williams corporate objectives and financial goals is beneficial to provide comprehensive variance analysis and reporting. Lastly promoting improvement in all aspects of planning forecasting and reporting processes forms a core part of this roles responsibilities.
This role will gain exposure to a variety of accounting and FP&A processes impacting the global business environment. This position serves as the primary point of contact for all SG&A forecasting and analysis as well as expense budgeting. Additionally this position will be the point person on various projects as our team explores improvement opportunities and company-wide Finance improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
This role is primarily focused on the following processes:
- Manage planning budgeting and forecasting for workforce SG&A and other non-operating expenses.
- Oversee scenario modelling and strategic analysis for financial decision support.
- Conduct variance analysis and reporting offering key insights and recommendations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align expense management with organization objectives.
- Communicate complex data findings in a concise actionable manner to stakeholders.
- Encourage continuous improvement in planning forecasting and reporting processes.
- Direct supervision and management of two financial analysts with a focus on career growth and development.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or Business Administration
Preferred:
- Masters degree in business Finance or Accounting
- CPA/CMA
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- 5 years of experience in finance accounting planning and/or forecasting
- Proven experience in planning budgeting and forecasting.
- Progressive experience working on a team in a lead role with experience managing projects leading meetings tracking issues.
- Demonstrated skills in scenario modeling and strategic financial analysis.
- High proficiency with skills such as analytical written and verbal communication appropriate customer presence and presentation abilities.
- Solid track record of managing financial teams and initiatives.
Preferred:
- Experience using and implementing financial modeling and forecasting tools.
- Proven experience in planning budgeting and forecasting
- Prior leadership experience preferred.
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- Knowledge of business systems typically used in an accounting environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of management including individuals whereby financial concepts are not their immediate expertise.
- Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft excel
- Experience in modeling and synthesizing complex financial analysis operational and KPI data.
- Must have a successful track record of job performance.
Preferred:
- Experience using OneStream Oracle applications.
- Strategic Influence
- Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
- Scenario Modeling & Strategic Analysis
- Variance Analytics & Reporting
- Executive Storytelling
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Systems & Digital Literacy
- Governance & Controls
Travel: 5%
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
