Sr Financial Analyst

The **Supply Chain Sr. Financial Analyst** will lead costing related activities and focus on forecasting, planning & analysis. Will be supplying chain finance partner, including activities of manufacturing, logistics and plants cost efficiency analysis and business decision support. The position will be part of a regional team and will report to the SCF manager LAS and functionally reporting to the plant manager.

**Specific Responsibilities**:
Produce accurate, timely and insightful business reporting and analytics:

- Conduct the processes of the supply chain financial shaping and financial forecasting, analysis, accounting and reporting, identifying business issues and opportunities and making recommendations for future actions.
- Lead monthly closing processes, such as manufacturing cost results and forecast
- Perform several costs analysis: Plant overheads and warehouse expenses, Delivery costs, Material loss, price purchase variances (PPVs), manufacturing and logistic variances, among others.
- Prepare the Variance Analysis by comparing the actual performance versus budgeting one (Yearly, Quarterly and Monthly), and figuring out the trend along the year and compared with past years.
- Coordinate and develop financial forecast and annual plan exercise, standard costs roll, plant overheads, delivery costs, etc
- Drive process improvements and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Partner with Supply Chain organization and Division leaders:

- Business partner to the plants management team providing financial advice to ensure accurate financial and operational decisions.
- Become a SC member and participate in monthly Plant management or Operational meetings, and key Plant activities (e.g. cycle counts, inventories adjustments etc.).
- Develop ad/hoc analysis to supplement standard reporting to identify opportunities or diagnose challenges.
- Analyze and present financial and operational performance, driving fact-based business decisions and corrective actions.
- Develop and sustain relationships and good communication with SCF, Global SCF and FP&A teams.
- Provide support to the Commercial team and Division Leaders by providing accurate costing simulations for pricing / and strategic projects. Support cost initiatives, as reformulations, portfolio optimization, GMI, etc.

**Qualification Requirements**:

- Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related
- +5 years in a multi-national company preferred manufacturing (chemical industry)
- +2 years in roles in FP&A, Supply Chain Finance, in companies with Standard costs accounting (preferable)
- Strong knowledge of Financial Analysis, Accounting, & Budgeting (preferable)
- Proficient English and Spanish.
- Good analytical and critical thinking with ability to focus on details, synthesize broad amount of data into actionable information.
- Effective interpersonal skills with proven ability to build strong partnerships with diverse groups.
- Proficient use of SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.