Ecolab ยท 3 days ago
Senior Finance Manager - Strategic Finance
Ecolab is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join our Downstream Division leading the Strategic Finance team, based in Houston, TX. This position is a key business partner responsible for finance decision support, P&L management, and developing finance talent at Ecolab.
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Responsibilities
Drive financial decision-making capabilities to optimize results and collaborate across business and functional leadership to develop strategic plans and execute business goals
Lead key financial processes with high quality and accuracy, including the annual plan, forecasting, and monthly performance management cycles
Partner with marketing and sales to provide insight and analysis to optimize program and product profitability via value-based pricing and cost-reduction initiatives
Evaluate and prioritize strategic investments, including capital and operating expense deployment
Analyze and advise on compensation strategy aligning with business objectives, monitoring performance via key metrics
Improve division cash flows and returns through sound management
Recruit, coach, and develop diverse talent, driving a culture of high performance, engagement, and inclusion
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
7 years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, supply chain finance, controlling, and/or business partnering
Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
Preferred
Experience in the Downstream or Chemical industry
CPA or MBA in Finance
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and economic analysis
Strategic oriented leader with demonstrated ability to understand goals of a large organization and apply in-depth finance knowledge to support these objectives
Experience building and developing high-performing, business-oriented finance teams with a focus on results and a commitment to quality
Strong execution presence & communication skills with exceptional analytical and critical thinking ability, can synthesize broad amounts of information into actionable insights
Effective interpersonal skills with proven ability to build strong partnerships with diverse groups
Ability to communicate with different audiences and influence senior management
Self-starter with ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment with high tolerance for ambiguity
Knowledge of enterprise level finance systems
Company
Ecolab
Ecolab provides water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. It is a sub-organization of Ecolab Life Sciences.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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