Financial Analyst

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits, and more. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits.

• Analysis of Global financial information, and development of reports to identify and improve issues negatively impacting sales and margins for the General Industrial Division.
• Support the GAM organization with data analysis and proforma compilation/reporting as needed.
• Gate keep sales reporting through MicroStrategy ensuring data integrity, including global market segment reporting and support CAC needs.
• Preparation of month end, and ad-hoc reporting as requested.
• Maintain and distribute monthly reporting for Global Sales and Marketing, and lead enhancements through tools such as Power BI / Tableau.
• Set Marketing and R&D budgets annually leveraging a bottoms-up approach.
• Maintain and distribution monthly Global Marketing and R&D financial P&Ls with commentary, along with monthly reviews and trend analysis.
• Standardize sales reporting globally for new business, lost business, etc.
• Establish a standard process for gathering and compiling sales reporting by segment by region.

EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or similar business-related discipline

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 4+ years finance/accounting experience

Preferred:

• Performance Coatings Group knowledge and experience
• SW financial systems experience
• Industry experience

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Proficient in MS Office
• Proficient with Micro-strategy
• Experience with Hyperion/Smartview

Preferred:

• Familiarity with On-base and Oracle

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

• 10%