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.