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WELCOME TO SHERWIN WILLIAMS

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. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. 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 and Let Your Colors Show!

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 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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Immediate Responsibilities: (responsibilities will shift throughout 2023 to accommodate the Finance organizational changes determined through the Finance Transformation initiative. Overview of future responsibilities shown separately below)

The International Planning and Reporting team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting including flash, forecast, and the annual budget for manufacturing and distribution sites.

The International Planning and Reporting team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting including flash, forecast, and the annual budget for manufacturing and distribution sites.

The financial analyst works closely with regional contacts in an international operations region through:

• The annual budgeting process
• The review of SG&A spending trends, headcount data, special project spending, etc.
• Forecasting working capital and calculating corporate charge expenses
• Monthly reporting and analysis of forecast, flash and financial results

The Financial Analyst is actively involved in executing strategies to improve the division’s reporting of global operations. The Financial Analyst acts as a lead to support ledger integration projects, ensures the accuracy of “memo” reporting, and loads financial restatements. The Financial analyst drives continuous improvement by providing innovative feedback, suggesting projects, and employing transactional lean tools to improve upon our reporting structure 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 critical. Additionally, the financial analyst assists the International FP&R manager in coordinating tasks within the department to ensure that deadlines are met and works as a mentor to provide training to team members.

Future Responsibilities: (responsibilities will shift throughout 2023 to accommodate the Finance organizational changes determined through the Finance Transformation initiative)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 3+ years of accounting/finance experience.

Required:

• Experience with Operating plan and Forecasting cycles
• Capable of performing financial statement analysis involving sales, cost of goods sold, SG&A, and balance sheet information
• Ability to recognize trends and investigate irregularities for use in building accurate forecast and plan data. Ability to build data trend and analysis schedules to support logic behind forecast and plan creation.
• Advanced knowledge of OneStream for use in reporting, analysis, and loading data
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel formulas for automating reporting

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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.

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.