Ecolab is seeking a high-impact Finance Director to lead within our Order to Cash (O2C) function, with responsibility for driving operational excellence, optimizing working capital, and leading a high-performing team. This role is designed as a strategic entry point into Ecolab’s broader finance organization, offering future opportunities to rotate into areas such as Division Finance, Corporate FP&A, Supply Chain Finance, and Commercial Finance.
This is an ideal opportunity for a finance leader with broad experience across accounting, finance, and financial operations who is looking to grow into enterprise-level leadership roles.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the financial strategy and execution of O2C operations, managing a large trade receivables portfolio and driving improvements in collections, credit risk, and cash flow.
- Partner cross-functionally with sales, finance, and operations to resolve barriers to payment and enhance customer experience.
- Develop and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), working capital trends, and portfolio health to senior leadership.
- Contribute to enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives, including digital tools, process automation, and system enhancements.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on strategic projects such as M&A, integrations, and policy harmonization.
- Serve as a finance thought leader, preparing for future rotations into other finance roles across the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, / or finance operations (including credit, billing collection).
- 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
- Proven ability to lead large teams and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or CPA.
- Experience in global manufacturing or industrial sectors.
- Background in ERP systems and digital finance tools.
- Demonstrated success in leading change and driving process improvements.
- Experience managing vendor relationships and external service providers.
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Benefits
Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
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.
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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.
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