Remote Financial Intelligence Analyst Jobs in Ohio

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.

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 

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%

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.