FP&A Financial Analyst SG&A

The Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) 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 FP&A Financial Analyst Selling General & Administrative (SG&A) is a key contributor to Sherwin-Williams financial strategy helping shape decisions that drive growth and efficiency across the this role youll support critical activities in strategic planning budgeting forecasting and analysis for workforce selling general administrative and other non-operating expenses. Working closely with the FP&A Manager youll assist in delivering accurate forecasts insightful variance analysis and dynamic scenario modeling to optimize resource allocation and align financial plans with corporate objectives. This position offers high visibility and exposure to global FP&A and accounting processes providing an opportunity to influence decision-making and make a tangible impact on the companys success.

This role is not hybrid/remote and will report to our Global Headquarters in Cleveland OH.

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

This role is primarily focused on the following processes:

• Assist with 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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelors degree

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or Business Administration
• Masters degree in business Finance or Accounting
• CPA/CMA

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 2 years of experience in finance accounting planning and/or forecasting
• Strong knowledge of key financial planning/forecasting concepts
• Demonstrated experience in planning budgeting and forecasting. This may include creating a rolling forecast capital planning workforce planning commercial planning and building an annual operating plan.
• Demonstrate an ability to analyze variances between actual performance and forecasted results to identify drivers and root cause as well as develop and present prescriptive recommendations for action.

Preferred:

• Experience using and implementing financial modeling and forecasting tools.
• Strong expertise in variance and financial statement analysis
• Ability to analyze data present findings and offer proposed solutions.

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

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