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.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

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%