Senior Finance Analyst

The team you will be a part of

Our Finance organization acts as a critical strategic partner, driving financial strategy, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. We translate complex financial data into actionable insights that steer  decision-making to help fuel our competitive growth on a global scale.

This role in summary

Whirlpool Corporation is looking for strong talent to join our fast paced and high performing Finance organization to make an impact and grow their career. We are hiring for multiple positions and seeking talent in several areas of expertise such as: Accounting, General Finance, Treasury, Audit and Tax. 

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional leadership to deliver robust financial planning and analysis, precise budgeting, rigorous data-driven forecasting, and managing global treasury and capital structures while maintaining world-class corporate governance and ensuring strict compliance with accounting and regulatory standards. While doing so, you will have the opportunity to apply finance skills, strengthen business acumen, and accelerate your professional career in a Fortune 200 consumer products company with a global presence.

Our finance organization provides the opportunity to work in treasury, accounting, internal audit, financial planning and analysis, as well as various areas of finance support for critical business functions across our regions such as sales, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, product development, and procurement.

Locations we are hiring in: Benton Harbor / St. Joseph, Michigan; Multiple manufacturing locations across the U.S. These opportunities are fully onsite, Monday through Friday. A comprehensive relocation package is available for eligible candidates.

Your responsibilities will include

Forecasting and Planning 

• Provide near and long-range forecasting to enhance strategic decision making (strategy planning, annual budgeting, and monthly outlook). Review financial results and run comparative analysis to ensure reasonability and consistency with overall financial objectives 

Manage and drive process efficiency 

• Deliver continuous improvements across key recurring processes to drive simplification and process efficiencies while maintaining or improving data quality. Utilize knowledge of processes and systems to advise cross-functional teams on appropriate data sources for analysis.

Drive Analytical Insights for Process partners 

• Deliver analytical insights and influence decision-making by influencing business and finance leaders Establish relationships with process partners that facilitate effective collaboration and drive positive change

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of professional work experience in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, or Internal Audit

Preferred skills and experiences

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance or Accounting preferred
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills 
• Professional presence and proven ability to influence others 
• Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization as well as cross-functionally 
• Achievement oriented with the ability to work independently 
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines 
• System proficiency: SAP, BPC, BEX, Business Objects, Anaplan
• System proficiency: Google Tools, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, Barista Bar, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required). #LI-DD1

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. 

• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.