Finance Analyst

This position is accountable for the daily, weekly, and monthly preparation and analysis of reports for management’s use in fiscal decision making.  The Financial Analyst is also accountable for processing and reporting financial information in an accurate and timely manner and the implementation of internal controls to safeguard assets.   

This position is primarily responsible for: supervising, monitoring, and analyzing daily variances and inventory accuracy, per unit, Flowthru reconciliation, productivity planning and partnership with leadership team to achieve productivity metrics, revenue tracking and reporting, advising on route planning, preparing plan to achieve revenue per mile and total profit before taxes and working with transportation team to accomplish the plan. 

Secondarily, this position serves as the backup for the office administrator, which may include additional duties as assigned relating to expense processing (including vendor set up and add), review of general ledger, and vendor point of contact, Continuous Improvement, CTS payroll, route planning, LMS involvement, and general partnership and support of operations .  This position will also be expected to perform additional ad-hoc duties relating to P&L reconciliation, budget preparation, forecasting, expense and capital tracking. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITY 

• Record and report daily production activity timely and accurately. 
• Prepare and disperse daily TAKT reports to Management and Regional Teams. 
• Review, reconcile all inventory variances (Shrink, Net Defectives) and put in place course correcting action to prevent future variances. 
• Own all purchase orders, writing, receiving, and closing as appropriate. 
• Review and correct all reports to ensure accurate reporting of financial obligations (Hold report, select stock status, shipping discrepancy, open receiver). 
• Input new vendor request forms and term change request forms. 
• Manage and audit all vendor provided services for the site and report findings to the vendor as well as management. 
• Oversee Oracle purchase order processing to ensure accuracy in the expense related purchasing process. 
• Perform all month end close activities, including P&L Reconciliation, Manplan, Dashboard, general ledger review and reconciliation along with appropriate explanations along with plan for how to continue favorable trends and how to correct unfavorable trends. 
• Perform P&L review for anomalies and in post close balance sheet reconciliations. 
• Along with Finance Manager, develop the Annual Operating Budget. 
• Analyze Flowthru costs, account reconciliations, transfer pricing and special projects. 
• Analyze monthly P&L summaries for anomalies, investigate and report findings to management. 
• Develop quarterly site, regional division, and corporate reports in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Supervise monthly physical inventories, reconcile variances and make necessary corrections to perpetual and book inventories. 
• Supervise cycle counts 
• Provides analytical support for Operational Excellence cost savings projects, including Lean projects, Six Sigma, Capital Projects, Kaizen Events and 5S Projects  

Travel Requirement: Up to 10%

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.

This role is not remote/ hybrid and will report to Sherwin-Williams Aurora Distribution Service Center located at 21301 E 33rd Drive, Aurora, CO 80011.

This position is also eligible for a bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field 
• At least one year of Accounting experience 
• Microsoft Excel 
• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future

Preferred: 

• 2 or more years of Accounting experience. 
• Accounting experience in a plant environment/manufacturing or distribution industry. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Oracle and Business Objects. 
• Experience preparing an annual budget. 
• Willingness to relocate if considered for promotional opportunities.  

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.