Ecolab is seeking a Senior Finance Manager, Strategic Finance, to join the Global High Tech Sector in Naperville, IL. As Ecolab’s fastest-growing business, Global High Tech is expanding rapidly, supported by the recent acquisitions of CoolIT Systems and Ovivo’s electronics business. This high-visibility role will be a key finance partner to the EVP & General Manager and play a critical part in supporting the sector’s growth. Responsibilities include executive business reviews, annual planning and forecasting, P&L management, and earnings release preparation. The role reports directly to the VP of Finance.
What You Will Do:
- Serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership, providing insights to support growth, profitability, and long-term objectives across the GHT Sector
- Lead core financial planning processes, including the annual plan, forecasts, business reviews, and executive reporting.
- Drive performance management by tracking results, identifying risks and opportunities, and delivering actionable analysis.
- Partner with business and functional leaders on headcount, operating expense, and resource planning.
- Evaluate strategic investments, including capex, while overseeing credit management to improve returns and support growth.
- Support investor relations and executive communications through earnings preparation, analysis, and performance narratives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field
- 10 years of experience
- 7 years of progressive finance experience in FP&A, commercial finance, supply chain finance, controlling, and business partnering
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, business drivers, and economic analysis
- Skilled at translating enterprise goals and financial insights into actions that drive growth and profitability
- Executive presence to influence leaders and clearly communicate complex financial topics
- Proven track record building trusted partnerships across business, functional, and finance teams
- Self-starter who can manage shifting priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- No immigration sponsorship available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the AI value chain including Data Centers, Microelectronics, or related
- CPA or MBA in finance
- Knowledge of enterprise level finance systems
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
Benefits
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
- 10 years of experience
- 7 years of progressive finance experience in FP&A, commercial finance, supply chain finance, controlling, and business partnering
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, business drivers, and economic analysis
- Ability to translate enterprise goals and financial insights into actions that drive growth and profitability
- Executive presence and ability to influence leaders and communicate complex financial topics clearly
- Proven track record building trusted partnerships across business, functional, and finance teams
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Experience in the AI value chain, including data centers, microelectronics, or related areas
- CPA or MBA in finance
- Knowledge of enterprise-level finance systems
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
