Sr. Finance Analyst, Accounts Payable COE

The Sherwin Business Services (SBS) Sr. Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting Global Accounts Payable (AP) COE Sr. Manager. The Sr. Analyst will interact with all levels of business units, procurement, financial controllers and executive management. The Sr. Analyst will also serve as a key subject matter expert for strategic procure-to-pay (P2P) initiatives, including the enterprise-wide design, build and implementations, and other P2P technology implementations.

As the company integrates acquisitions and converts legacy systems, the Sr. Analyst will help define and implement the strategy, organization, policies and processes of future state operating model. This will require strong partnership with procurement, SBS Ops, DT, finance and business leadership to develop, update and/or enhance P2P solutions that are aligned with SBS objectives. The Sr. Analyst must have the ability to work in both 1) project management capacity and 2) detailed, hands-on process design capacity.

This role is not hybrid/remote and will report to our Hinckley Parkway location in Cleveland, OH. 

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS                                                                         

Help support SBS Global AP COE Sr. Manager and projects, including collaboration with all Global AP functional teams:

• Assist with establishing and maintaining Global Policy and adherence process standards across the global accounts payable functional area and source to pay (STP) end to end process.

• Contribute to thought leadership and inform process improvement opportunities based on execution of supported business processes and escalations received.

• Help support Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for the global accounts payable area managed and/or supported.

• Act as a subject matter professional for aligned global accounts payable business processes supported and services.

  • Link strategy to current day-to-day operations and serve as a key role in the connection between continuous improvement and supported business activities.

• Identify and support delivery of process-specific training, in partnership with SBS Ops team, to aid in the development of procedures and execution of global accounts payable functional area. 

• Build relationships with leaders and key internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of the global accounts payable functional area.

  • Conduct root cause analysis of identified challenges and partner with business partners to remediate.
• Represent service delivery team in related technology implementations (global design, decision rights, etc.)
• Ensure consistent service delivery across global team.
• Ensure and certify (as required) functional area’s internal controls are performed and operating effectively.
  • Work with services delivery team to remediate identified control deficiencies / track remediation.
  • Liaison with internal and external auditors 
• Support quality reviews/audit of key controls, SLA’s, and end-to-end processes.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION: 

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree 

Preferred: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance

• MBA, or Master’s degree in related field
• CPA

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

•  3+ years’ experience in increasingly broader accounting, financial or procurement role

   

• Account reconciliation and journal entry experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Preferred:

• Specialized knowledge of S2P and other financial business processes 
• Respected by peers and leaders whom he/she will represent.
• System implementation and change management.
• Coupa and Oracle Cloud S2P systems

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform consistently, multi-tasking as necessary, and demonstrating good communication and organizational skills.
• Must have an aptitude for understanding technical advancements and implementing new systems and enhancements. 
• Ability to interact with all levels of management using strong written and verbal communications. Must demonstrate an aptitude for grasping new concepts and adapting them to S-W business rules applicable to various operating divisions.
• Must be able to make logical conclusions based on financial data.

Preferred:

• Excellent Excel spreadsheet and report writing skills

Travel: 10%