Finance Analyst

This position is accountable for the daily, weekly, and monthly preparation and analysis of reports for management’s use in fiscal decision making. The Financial Analyst is also accountable for processing and reporting financial information in an accurate and timely manner and the implementation of internal controls to safeguard assets. This position is primarily responsible for: monitoring and analyzing financial variances, capital expenditures, flash preparation, forecast preparation, month end closing, accounts payable and other duties as needed. This position will also be expected to perform additional ad-hoc duties relating to P&L reconciliation, budget preparation, forecasting, and expense and regional strategic projects.

Major Tasks Performed:

• Responsible for generating Daily, Weekly and Monthly Takts and summarizing/updating for Region.
• Responsible for the monthly close of financial data to the General Ledger.
• Responsible for analyzing payroll and CTS billing.
• Assist the Finance Manager(s) in the development of the Annual Operating Budget(s) for CTS.
• Responsible DSC/CTS duties including (PO creation, Vendor set up, hold issues, process improvements, Receipts etc..).
• Analyze site CTS costs and revenue.
• Analyze monthly CTS P&L summaries for anomalies, investigate and report findings to management.
• Serve as a Site(s) interface with Division and Regional Accounting.
• Develop quarterly site, regional division, and corporate reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides analytical support for Operational Excellence cost savings projects, including Lean projects, Six Sigma, Capital Projects, Kaizen Events and 5S projects related to CTS.
• Participation in the completion of other related tasks and duties as directed or needed.
• Standardization of accounting processes for the CTS Region and its sites.
• Standardization of onboarding and training of Analysts in the Logistics Region
• Training of New Hire Analysts
• Assist with any Ad Hoc Region and Area requests.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Accurate processing, reporting, and analysis of entries into site information and accounting systems ( TMW, MIPS, Oracle, General Ledger, etc.)
• Utilize advanced data mining and analysis abilities to identify and make recommendations on revenue, expense and miles issues
• Achieve meaningful and easy to understand financial analysis for management to make good business decisions.
• Review and Approve OO and PT invoices for accuracy
• Assist with any CTS driven changes in Systems Tools or Processes.

Travel Requirement: Up to 30% Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships. This role is not remote/ hybrid and will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or related field.
• 1+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Excel

Preferred:

• 2+ years of Accounting experience
• 1+ year Logistics accounting experience.
• Accounting experience in a plant environment/manufacturing or distribution industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Oracle, Tableau and Business Objects.
• Experience preparing an annual budget.
• Willingness to relocate if considered for promotional opportunities.

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

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. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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