Finance Analyst

The Enterprise Financial Planning & Analytics team provides centralized planning and forecasting for Sherwin-Williams’ global businesses. This includes partnering with the company’s business units to develop an accurate view and expectation of business drivers enabling business strategy and action.

This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at 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.

Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• AND TASKSThe Financial Analyst position works closely with a variety of functional areas within the company spanning various levels of the organization.
• Creation and maintenance of financial models for forecasting and analytics
• Develop monthly rolling forecast
• Track performance to forecast and pursue improvement opportunities
• Assist with the annual planning process
• Preparation of financial restatements
• In addition to the tasks listed above, this position will gain exposure to reporting and hierarchy changes related to the company’s global system integration projects and will help drive continuous improvement by employing transactional lean tools to improve upon hierarchy reporting structures and processes.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Attention to detail, as well as a desire and ability to problem solve through complex financial situations is a must.

Qualifications

• POSITION

REQUIREMENTS

Required

Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting or Finance1+ years of finance and/or accounting experienceExperience with Microsoft Excel Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status Must be at least eighteen (18) years of agePreferred:

Master’s degree with a focus in Accounting or Finance CPA or CMA certification Experience in financial planning & analytics or supply chain accounting. Experience with manufacturing and/or distribution operations, exposure to and understanding of the principles of Transaction Lean and/or Six Sigma, and experience with OneStream performance management software.

Understanding of the company’s supply chain and entity reporting structure is a plus. Travel: 10%

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
• 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.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.