Finance Analyst- EMEA Cost Accounting

The ‘Financial Analyst – EMEA Cost Accounting’ position is a key member of the Enterprise Finance Global Cost Accounting Team – which holds global responsibility for costing-related functions across our Regions and ERP platforms. This specific role is primarily responsible for supporting ‘costing’ functions at recent acquisitions and integrations in the EMEA region. This role will be focused on standing-up standard costing, performing detailed accounting functions in the local ERP, and will drive standardization of processes at these sites. This position will require daily interaction with Merchandise Control, Local and Regional Finance Teams, and Local Plant Accounting personnel.

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

This role will support the daily/weekly/monthly cost accounting tasks and will support standardization and enhanced accounting practices at assigned sites with responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Enhance and align standard costing policies and accounting procedures. Document process flows and SOPs.

• Responsible for new product costing and setups.

• Responsible for Annual Standards Cost Development for material and overheads, and re-rolls as required.

• Perform various month-end entries for accounting concepts such as those relating to PPV, absorption, and manufacturing variances. Ensure the accuracy of financial results. Provide explanations for variances as required.

• Implement standardized ‘passthrough’ logic and variance accounting at sites as appropriate.

• Partner with various local business groups to provide financial information and support on local requests, statutory requirements, or other business needs.

• Communicate and implement standard cost accounting logic and processes where appropriate.

• Other strategic tasks and projects, as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with a focus in Finance or Accounting
• 2+ years of finance and/or accounting experience
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Access
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status 
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Preferred:

• Experience with Standard Cost development and accounting
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Exposure to PCG business units
• Experience with SAP system
• Experience with Tools including Oracle, OneStream, SAP, QAD, Product Vision, and AOM
• Experience with developing monthly reporting on manufacturing variances

Travel: 10%

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
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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.

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