Finance Analyst

The Finance Analyst role at Sherwin-Williams supports the preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial information used by management for fiscal decision-making. The position is responsible for routine reporting cycles, month-end close activities, variance monitoring, CTS-related analysis, and timely support to regional and division accounting stakeholders.

Location and Compensation

• Location: Cleveland, OH (onsite)
• Salary: USD 68,303 - 85,666 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze financial variances, capital expenditures, flash preparation, forecast preparation, month-end closing, accounts payable, and other assigned duties.
• Generate Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Takts, including summarizing and updating information for the Region.
• Complete monthly close of financial data to the General Ledger.
• Analyze payroll and CTS billing, and review monthly CTS P&L summaries for anomalies.
• Investigate and report findings to management based on CTS P&L activity.
• 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.
• Provide analytical support for Operational Excellence cost savings projects, including Lean, Six Sigma, Capital Projects, Kaizen Events, and 5S projects related to CTS.
• Support DSC/CTS responsibilities, including PO creation, vendor setup, hold issues, process improvements, and receipts.
• Analyze site CTS costs and revenue.
• Support standardization initiatives for CTS Region accounting processes, including standardization of onboarding and training of Analysts in the Logistics Region and training of new hire Analysts.
• Process, report, and analyze entries into site information and accounting systems, including TMW, MIPS, Oracle, and the General Ledger.
• Use advanced data mining and analysis to identify and recommend actions related to revenue, expense, and miles issues.
• Provide meaningful and easy-to-understand financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Review and approve OO and PT invoices for accuracy.
• Assist with CTS-driven changes to systems tools or processes and complete other related tasks as directed or needed.
• Support ad hoc Region and Area requests.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 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.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 1+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Must have Microsoft Excel experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• 1+ year of 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.

Technology and Tools

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Oracle
• Tableau
• Business Objects
• TMW
• MIPS
• General Ledger