Finance Manager, Corporate FP&A

The Sherwin-Williams Enterprise Financial, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team provides centralized planning and forecasting for Sherwin-Williams’ global businesses and consolidated corporation.  This includes partnering with the company’s business units and administrative departments to develop an accurate view and expectation of business drivers enabling business strategy and action.

The Corporate FP&A Manager has the opportunity to gain insight into the company’s operating units and interact with various leaders of the organization. This position leads communications with several levels of leadership, enterprise finance networks, and representatives from diverse functional teams.  This position works both independently and collaboratively to lead forward-looking workstreams focused on optimization and driving financial outcomes across different levels of the organization.  A successful candidate will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of expenses related to workforce, general, administrative, and non-operating expense items for Corporate administrative departments.  Aligning corporate objectives with financial goals, this professional provides insightful variance analysis and reporting that bolster the organization's decision-making process. This role helps amplify the organization's financial and operational efficiency, making it integral to Sherwin William's overall financial landscape.

The ideal candidate will possess deep financial experience and demonstrate a strong work ethic, ability to work well under pressure, and the skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.  Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to adjust and reprioritize quickly, as needed, while maintaining a strict adherence to deadlines with a high degree of accuracy, is critical.  Attention to detail, as well as a desire and ability to problem solve through complex financial scenarios is a must. 

This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at 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

• Leading the planning, budgeting, and forecasting for workforce, general, administrative, and other non-operating expenses

• Supervision of a Senior Financial Analyst, including continuing their professional growth as a career coach

• Primary liaison between the Operations FP&A and Reporting & Controls teams

• Variance analysis and reporting, identifying crucial insights, and making recommendations to assist with effective expense management to drive improved operational efficiency

• Assist with monthly forecast presentations that are presented to leadership

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to align expense management strategies with organizational objectives

• Simplifying complex data and communicating concise and actionable findings to VP level leaders, at a high volume

• Assisting with forecast process administration and logistics

• Supporting the Corporate FP&A team's strategic initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement

• Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and compliance (e.g. US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley)

• Executing responsibilities according to lawful and company standards, which includes the company’s seven guiding values: integrity, people, service, quality, performance, innovation, and growth

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with a focus in Finance or Accounting
• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance and/or accounting roles
• Experience with key financial planning/forecasting concepts, including demonstrated success in planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.  This may include creating a rolling forecast, capital planning, workforce planning, commercial planning, and building an annual operating plan.
• Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and forecasting tools or systems (e.g., OneStream)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or an MBA with a focus in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA or CMA certification
  • 5+ years experience in public accounting, Corporate FP&A, and/or corporate accounting
  • Exceptional knowledge of OneStream and Oracle Cloud, with an aptitude for enterprise financial system operations and hierarchies; knowledge of Sherwin-Williams Chart of Accounts considered a plus
  • Experience with variance and external financial statement analysis, including working knowledge of externally reporting financials and SEC filings (e.g., SEC Forms 10-K, 10-Q)
  • Experience with the quarterly earnings process for a large public company
  • Experience using OneStream and Oracle applications, financial systems, and digital literacy
  • Experience with financial planning cycles, including annual operating plan and budgeting

Travel: 10%