The Enterprise Financial, Planning & Analysis team provides centralized planning, forecasting and guidance for Sherwin-Williams’ global businesses. This includes partnering with the company’s business units to develop an accurate view and expectation of business drivers enabling business strategy and action.
The FP&A Financial Analyst – SG&A is a key contributor to Sherwin-Williams’ financial strategy, helping shape decisions that drive growth and efficiency across the organization. In this role, you’ll support critical activities in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for workforce, selling, general, administrative, and other non-operating expenses. Working closely with the FP&A Manager, you’ll assist in delivering accurate forecasts, insightful variance analysis, and dynamic scenario modeling to optimize resource allocation and align financial plans with corporate objectives. This position offers high visibility and exposure to global FP&A and accounting processes, providing an opportunity to influence decision-making and make a tangible impact on the company’s success.
This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at the Global Headquarters 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 AND TASKS
Develop financial models and perform scenario analysis to support business planning and decision-making.
Prepare variance analyses and recurring management reports, identifying key drivers and highlighting actionable insights.
Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information, monitor budget trends, and support expense management objectives.
Summarize financial data and findings in a clear, concise manner for business and finance stakeholders.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical processes.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
- 1+ years of experience in finance, accounting, planning, and/or forecasting.
- Experience in planning, budgeting, and forecasting. This may include creating a rolling forecast, capital planning, workforce planning, commercial planning, and building an annual operating plan.
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel
- Experience in modeling and synthesizing complex financial analysis, operational, and KPI 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, Finance or Accounting
- CPA/CMA
- Experience using and implementing financial modeling and forecasting tools.
- Experience in variance and financial statement analysis.
- Experience using OneStream, Oracle applications.
Travel: 5%