Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst within the Enterprise Financial Services (EFS) Center of Excellence is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise in Business Intelligence, data analytics, and process automation using no-code/low-code technologies. This role is instrumental in driving operational efficiency, enhancing data-driven decision making, and advancing the organization’s automation capabilities.

This position combines strong technical acumen with advanced analytical capabilities to support the Enterprise Financial Services organization through innovative automation and reporting solutions. The incumbent will identify, evaluate, and prioritize automation opportunities, and design and develop scalable solutions using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technologies.

In parallel, this role will serve as a key driver in modernizing financial reporting by leveraging tools such as Dataiku and Tableau to deliver dynamic, insightful, and actionable reporting. The Senior Financial Analyst will lead efforts to streamline and optimize transactional Accounts Receivable (AR) processes through the development of both ad-hoc and recurring reports. These insights will support performance management, uncover process improvement opportunities, and enhance overall operational effectiveness across EFS.

Additionally, this role will play a critical leadership role in continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating a broad spectrum of transactional activities, defining key performance indicators, and establishing meaningful metrics that objectively measure performance against enterprise goals. The individual will effectively communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and enabling informed decision making across the organization.

This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located in the Higbee Building 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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

CORE RESPONSIBILITY 1: ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES ANALYTICS AND REPORTING

• Work with Enterprise Financial Services leadership team to develop standardized value-added Analytics and Reporting across the enterprise. Maintain ongoing dialogue with EFS leadership to ensure that Analytics and Reporting are representative of critical business results and adjust as necessary.

• Work with Enterprise Financial Services leadership to establish standard performance metrics and develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Accounts Receivable and other Enterprise Financial Services supported. Drive accountability for KPI performance through monthly reporting of results.

• Partner with Enterprise Accounts Receivable Organization to define use of data analytics and reporting in the management and measurement of Accounts Receivable performance.

• Develop and distribute operational reports to support management decision-making and operational excellence across the Enterprise.
• Using multiple data platforms, provide both ledger and sub-ledger Accounts Receivable related reporting as part of the Month End Closing process.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and other analysis as requested.

CORE RESPONSIBILITY 2: ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE PROCESS AUTOMATION

• Develop code within RPA systems to automate identified processes
• Partner with EFS teams to identify opportunities for existing state and/or future state process automation. Once identified, map related business processes and work with functional design team to implement appropriate BI tools. Participate in related end-to-end testing to ensure successful achievement of identified process automation.
• Work with EFS Global Process Owner team to review existing end-to-end AR related business processes to evaluate for new automation opportunities.
• Develop Dashboards of key metrics and KPIs and systematically share with all members within the EFS organization.

CORE RESPONSIBILITY 3: ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORTING AUTOMATION

• Use tools including Dataiku, macros, Microstrategy, Tableau, PowerBI and intuitive formulas to automate report generation

• Identify potential synergies between reports that may reduce overall report build times

• Develop reusable templates and dashboards to expedite creation of reports

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience in Finance, RPA, BI, or Analytics

• Experience with Excel to extract and manipulate data.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Business, IT, or a related field

• 2+ years automating processes using RPA Software or Business Intelligence Tools (Dataiku, PowerBI)

• 3+ years Financial Reporting Experience

• 5+ years Financial Services Experience

• Experience implementing information technology solutions for business problems in a lead capacity

• Experience using Dataiku to automate reporting

• Experience implementing change driven programs in a lead capacity

• UiPath Certified
• Dataiku Certified
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and/or Business Process Automation tools and techniques (Kaizen, Lean, 5S, RPA, Dataiku, etc.)
• Experience with Jira, GITHUB, Spring Framework, C#, low-code technologies

Travel: 10%

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:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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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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