Financial Analyst, FP&A

Job 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 required
• Prior experience with financial management and reporting tools (i.e. HFM, OneStream) is a plus, but not required
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across a cross-functional team
• Up to 10% travel

Salary target range: $80,000 - $100,000, bonus eligible

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates!  After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and more. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.  Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.  You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

 Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.