DescriptionJob Title: Financial Analyst, FP&A
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Finance
Reports To: Sr. Finance Manager, FP&A
Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Financial Analyst, FP&A, will play a key role in supporting the FP&A function at Rust-Oleum North America, thus helping drive financial decision-making and supporting the organization’s strategic initiatives. Accounting professionals with an interest in finance and an analytical mindset will serve as a financial partner for cross-functional departments. Providing analytical and financial support through various financial analysis and modeling, data collection, and key performance reporting. Job responsibilities include:
- Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for internal management review meetings and Board meetings.
- Partner with cross-functional teams and help them understand financial results, provide them with various financial analysis, and support their strategic planning processes.
- Assist with monthly/quarterly closing, forecasting, and the annual budget process as requested.
- Lead and/or provide support for strategic projects and initiatives.
- Perform ad hoc analysis around financial performance.
- Utilize data reporting tools, such as Power BI, to automate and/or streamline reports and to analyze large sets of data.
- Ensure reporting deadlines are met.
- Review/validate data for accuracy and consistency.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work with large datasets.
- Must possess strong analytical mindset.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities.
- Makes confident, fact-based decisions.
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to think creatively, high-driven, and self-motivated.
- Ability to work well in high pressure situations to meet deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- 1-3 years of professional experience in an accounting or finance
- Prior experience with SAP is a plus, but not require