Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION


The role of our Senior Finance Analyst is hybrid with the requirement to be on site at either Reading, Witney or Sheffield 3 days per week. There is also travel within EMEAI.



RESPONSIBILITIES

Own the co-ordination and preparation of the annual business plan and monthly forecasts, by liaising with the relevant departments to deliver SG&A information. Business partner to HR & Marketing Support BU PF&A team to assist consolidation (and plugs) on monthly forecast/flash & commentary. Finance/Commercial support to BU through Slide Deck preparation & other Adhoc analysis. Completion of relevant BU team Incentive plan/results & co-ordination with Comp & Benefits team. Freight, SLOB, R&D reporting, supporting, forecast Agreement/accountability of forecast/actual accuracy and commentary. Delivery of rolling forecast and budget (of Group spend - Marketing/R&D) Loading of Forecasts to One-Stream. Support People Planning (through CBG employees) and ensure that process results in accurate Budget/Actual reporting Delivery of the budget/Operating Plan (including People Planning) to leverage accurate Business Incentives/Compensation. Support to BU FD on (consolidation of) monthly close call/business call commentaries. Excellent One-stream, MSTR, excel proficiencies.


QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree (BAcc, BAE, BFin, BEcon) Must possess 5+ years of finance/accounting experience in international companies and manufacturing environment. Must have strong command of English, written and spoken, can participate or lead meetings in English. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Can communicate financials and related issues in clear business language. Ability to work constructively at all organizational levels, from plant operators to senior executives. Drive and assertiveness to achieve work deadline and performance goals.

Preferred:

CIMA or ACCA or Masters degree Advantage to have 5+ years of experience working with Oracle ERP accounting Prior management experience Prior experience working in a global business environment

Our offer...

Work life balance Attractive compensation programme Company bonus up to 5% of salary Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion and ID&E programmes

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EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION


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


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Eligibility to Work


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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.



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