At Ecolab, we’re committed to sustainability, innovation, and driving positive impact globally. As Director of Plan in Corporate Planning & Analysis, you will drive financial strategy and long-term planning to meet our performance goals.
What You Will Do:
- Oversee, develop, and mentor a team of talented professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Implement strategies to attract, retain, and develop top-tier finance professionals.
- Provide executive-level operational and thought leadership as an integral part of the CP&A leadership team.
- Lead the annual Plan across divisions, regions and functions, including:
- Presenting recommendations to leadership on target setting for business units
- Coordinating with finance leaders across the globe to drive a financial plan that achieve enterprise objectives
- Supporting executives in allocation of funding for strategic investments, optimally positioning Ecolab for future growth
- Provide advice to the CEO, CFO, COO, and other key leaders on strategic planning and other related financial topics.
- Maintain a laser focus on delivering near and long-term financial performance objectives across profit and loss (P&L) lines.
- Ensure consistent application of financial planning principles and best practices throughout the organization.
- Drive process improvements and lead ad hoc projects to enhance financial planning efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field
- 13 years of professional experience, preferably in finance
- No Immigration Sponsorship available for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders.
- Proven track record of handling high-impact, ambiguous, and complex financial initiatives.
- Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet modeling, presentation tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint), and financial systems (EPM).
- Strong analytical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Results-oriented, proactive, and unwavering integrity.
- Effective project management skills to handle multiple concurrent tasks and changing priorities.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.
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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's and/or master's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
- 13 years of professional experience, preferably in finance
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ecolab and has not been reviewed or approved by Ecolab.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
