Finance Analyst, Process Excellence

The Process Excellence Analyst plays a key role in driving operational excellence across Sherwin-Williams Business Services by supporting initiatives focused on process standardization, automation, reporting enhancement, and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively across functions and organizational levels, this position combines business process expertise, technical skills, and project coordination to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and deliver measurable business value. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong analytical and technical capabilities who can translate business needs into efficient, scalable processes and automation solutions.

This position is remote.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H1-B visa.  Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Support the planning and execution of global process improvement initiatives designed to increase efficiency, standardization, and scalability. 
• Analyze existing business processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement. 
• Facilitate current-state and future-state process mapping, including process flows, procedures, and standard operating documents. 
• Recommend and support implementation of process enhancements that improve productivity, quality, compliance, and user experience. 
• Contribute to the development of process improvement methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Process Automation & Tool Development

• Develop and enhance solutions using Excel, including macros and VBA, to streamline manual processes.
• Design and implement low-code automation solutions (e.g., Power Automate, Power Apps, UiPath or similar).
• Translate business requirements into practical and sustainable technical solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and automation opportunities to support continuous improvement objectives.

Project Execution & Delivery

• Assess business improvement requests and determine appropriate approaches for addressing operational challenges.
• Coordinate project activities, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, establish project objectives, and validate solutions.
• Develop and execute testing plans to ensure solution quality and business readiness prior to deployment.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to measure results, validate benefits, and identify additional improvement opportunities.

Knowledge Management & Change Support

• Maintain a centralized repository of process documentation, templates, standards, and project artifacts.
• Support organizational change activities through stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and end-user support.
• Assist with development of training materials and knowledge transfer plans for new processes and tools.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to encourage adoption and sustainability of process improvements.
• Capture and share lessons learned and best practices across the organization.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in process improvement, business process analysis, automation, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, macros, and VBA.
• Experience developing solutions using low-code/no-code platforms such as Power Automate, Power Apps, UiPath, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical and process-based solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• 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:

• Project management experience supporting cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience within shared services, finance, accounting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, or related business operations.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement frameworks.
• Strong reporting, dashboard development, data mining, and business analytics capabilities.
• Experience supporting global organizations and process standardization initiatives.
• Understanding of current automation, digital transformation, and business process management trends.
• Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, or related continuous improvement certification.

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.

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