Senior Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst: Heavy and Mining

Job Description

Ecolab's Finance division is a global division with a presence in more than 100 countries. The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the international segment of local divisions. This position provides strategic financial support to the various leading Divisions.

The Financial Analyst is a vital member of the Commercial Finance Team, providing direct support to the core divisions and its leaders in the region. As a key partner and advisor, you are responsible for demonstrating an understanding of the Ecolab value proposition and developing solid strategies to deliver profitable growth to the business. Success requires strong business partnerships across multiple functions and teams.

Main Responsibilities

1. Support monthly forecast, reporting and annual budget processes
2. Partner with division FP&A and Mega / Intl markets finance teams to drive financial transparency
3. Prepare regular profitability reporting and analysis at region and country level
4. Serve as finance business partner to International Sales team to drive sales, profitability, and expense control
5. Support Marketing and RD&E functions on margin improvement projects
6. Create, consolidate, and review Proforma P&Ls, PCAFs and other key support analytics for assessing new and existing business opportunities
7. Provide recommendations regarding pricing, refund programs contract administration, and compliance
8. Work directly with the Corporate Account Sales and Regional Leaders associates to understand and communicate the impact of their sales activity.
9. Conduct complex financial analysis
10. Provide support, ad hoc reporting and analysis to internal and external customers
11. Drive process improvement and best practices within CAF team
12. Additional project work as needed

Basic Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field
2. Minimum 4+ years of business and financial analysis experience
3. Strong PC and systems skills required, proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
2. 2-3 Years experience
3. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
4. Strong communication and networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain business relationships
5. Proficient in detailed business financial modeling, Excel platforms
6. Self-motivated with the ability to efficiently organize and prioritize multiple high-impact projects
7. Proficient in EPM or the Hyperion, SAP, Power BI

The Financial Analyst will support the business (one or two divisions) in forecasting, deal review, analysis and submission of key deliverables on a timely basis. In addition to that, coordination with the sales team and senior management on ad hoc requests.

Key Responsibilities includes:

1. Forecasting/Planning
2. Cost controlling
3. Financial Analysis
4. Deal review
5. Commercial offer review
6. Price improvement / Cost reduction projects
7. Support to Sales and Senior Management
8. Performing financial forecasting and budgeting to support business planning and decision-making processes
9. Analysing financial data and creating financial models for forecasting, trending, and results analysis
10. Preparing financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders
11. Developing and maintaining financial performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of business operations
12. Preparing and presenting accurate monthly summary of expenses and direct costs with concise action-oriented commentary and analysis.

Independence Level/Reports to: Normally reports to the Financial Analysis Project Leader or other Senior Financial Management.