Job Description
Join Our Team as a Site Finance Analyst!
Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? As our Site Finance Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in the operational finance activities at our Bolton, Greater Manchester site. You'll support the Global Supply Chain and Protective and Marine leadership team, working closely with the Finance Manager on a variety of day-to-day tasks.
This position is perfect for someone eager to expand their experience and grow into a Finance Controller role. We're looking for candidates with a degree who are either part-qualified or planning to pursue their CIMA or ACCA qualifications.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive support and development opportunities, and an exciting career path. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions truly matter!
Responsibilities
1. Support timely and accurate month-end closing by reviewing the Profit & Loss statements, conducting variance analysis, and providing commentary.
2. Assist in the creation of monthly rolling forecasts and annual budgets.
3. Provide analytical support for Operational Excellence cost-saving projects, including Lean projects, Six Sigma, Capital Projects, Kaizen Events, and 5S projects.
4. Support capital projects by performing Return on Investment calculations.
5. Prepare and analyze reports for management to aid in fiscal decision-making.
6. Assist the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting and other related tasks as needed.
7. Evaluate Global Supply Chain (GSC) opportunities from the Profit & Loss statements.
8. Prepare inventory reports to assist departments in decision-making and support the annual physical inventory process.
9. Communicate financial information effectively and challenge departmental costs.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
11. Serve as the point of contact for GSC Headquarters and the Region.
Qualifications
1. Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
2. Professional Qualifications: Actively pursuing or planning to pursue CIMA or ACCA accreditation.
3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft systems. Experience with Oracle ERP, Smart View, Essbase, and other ERP systems. Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Business Objects, OBIEE, or MicroStrategy.
4. Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
5. Initiative: Ability to take initiative, work independently, and navigate challenges effectively.
6. Experience: Preferred accounting experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment. Previous experience with budgeting processes and working in an international company is advantageous.
7. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
8. Professional Development: Commitment to training towards CIMA or ACCA qualifications.
Offer to you...
1. Work-life balance
2. Competitive compensation programme
3. Cash Plan Medical
4. Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment
5. Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry
6. Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels
7. Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion, and ID&E programmes
About Us
Here, we believe there's not one path to success; we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there's a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We'll give you the space to share your strengths, and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive!
Eligibility to Work
You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying.
Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr