Senior Finance Analyst, FP&A

The Enterprise Financial, Planning & Analysis team provides centralized planning, forecasting and guidance for Sherwin-Williams' global businesses. This includes partnering with the company's business units to develop an accurate view and expectation of business drivers enabling business strategy and action. The FP&A Senior Financial Analyst - SG&A is a key contributor to Sherwin-Williams' financial strategy, helping shape decisions that drive growth and efficiency across the organization. In this role, you'll support critical activities in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for workforce, selling, general, administrative, and other non-operating expenses. Working closely with the FP&A Manager, you'll assist in delivering accurate forecasts, insightful variance analysis, and dynamic scenario modeling to optimize resource allocation and align financial plans with corporate objectives. This position offers high visibility and exposure to global FP&A and accounting processes, providing an opportunity to influence decision-making and make a tangible impact on the company's success. This role is not hybrid/remote and will report to our Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH. 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. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS This role is primarily focused on the following processes: - Assist with planning, budgeting, and forecasting for workforce, SG&A, and other non-operating expenses. - Oversee scenario modelling and strategic analysis for financial decision support. - Conduct variance analysis and reporting, offering key insights and recommendations. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align expense management with organization objectives. - Communicate complex data findings in a concise, actionable manner to stakeholders. - Encourage continuous improvement in planning, forecasting, and reporting processes. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS Required: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration - 3+ years of experience in finance, accounting, planning, and/or forecasting - Experience in planning, budgeting, and forecasting. This may include creating a rolling forecast, capital planning, workforce planning, commercial planning, and building an annual operating plan. - Experience in modeling and synthesizing complex financial analysis, operational, and KPI data. - Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship - Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age Preferred: - Master's degree in business, Finance or Accounting - CPA/CMA - Experience using OneStream, Oracle applications. - Experience using and implementing financial modeling and forecasting tools. Travel: 5% Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.