Ecolab is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our North America FP&A Supply Chain Finance team, based in BA. This critical role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and controls, delivering insights to improve operational efficiency, cost management, and profitability through deep analysis of supply chain functional costs, production costs and logistics. The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues in global supply chain and finance to manage financial metrics, budgets, and forecasts, playing a pivotal role in supporting business objectives and driving process improvements.
What You Will Do- Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting documents, including forecasts and forecast updates.
- Lead the accurate and timely monthly close process, ensuring compliance with SOX and internal audit requirements.
- Prepare journal entries and reconcile key accounts, maintaining robust financial controls.
- Analyze financial results to identify business drivers and provide actionable commentary to management for spend control and performance improvement.
- Prepare comprehensive reports on spend, volumes, and variances to understand trends and support decision-making.
- Provide detailed expense, headcount, and project analysis to support annual budget cycles and assist in budget creation.
- Drive and lead ad hoc or special projects and process improvement initiatives across the supply chain finance function.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of finance experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and economic analysis.
- Advanced skills in spreadsheets and databases (e.g., Excel, EPM/HFM), financial systems, and ad hoc reporting.
- Results-oriented, proactive, and committed to high standards of integrity.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong understanding of financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and accounting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly across all levels.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related discipline
- Minimum 4 years of finance experience
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and economic analysis
- Advanced skills in spreadsheets and databases (e.g., Excel, EPM/HFM), financial systems, and ad hoc reporting
- Results-oriented, proactive, and committed to high standards of integrity
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and process-driven
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong understanding of financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and accounting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex financial information clearly
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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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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.
