Financial Analysis Manager I

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager I – Strategic Finance based in Naperville with their Paper division. Nalco Water is the global leader in water and process management solutions. We value diversity at Nalco Water and know that our employees are our most important asset – great employees got us where we are today. In joining the Paper division, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and advance with a stable, growing, and global organization committed to sustainability.

The Strategic Finance Manager will provide business partnership to the General Manager and Marketing leadership. This role serves as a key financial advisor and value-added business partner, helping to drive sales growth and safeguarding the profitability of the business with a focus on product and channel strategies. Additionally, this role acts as a strategic partner with marketing and R&D to develop new product innovations, digital realization, and provide financial leadership for key strategic business projects.

What Will You Do:

• Partner with division leaders to own and drive business performance.

• Develop analytics for product and segment sales growth and margin improvement.

• Manage product lines in partnership with division marketing.

• Provide financial support and analysis during the development and launch of new product innovations, from ideation to post-launch.

• Drive strategic business projects (strategic business reviews, capital planning, M&A, and investor relations)

• Provide marketing team support on financial, external and market insights.

• Drive enhancements for performance measurement tools and reporting

• Own ad hoc strategic projects as business needs arise

• Foster talent and team development for your team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably with exposure to manufacturing companies and with a strong understanding of financial accounting principles and practices

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal to liaise with senior management, cross-functional teams, and auditors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, attention to detail and problem-solving skills – must be a quick learner

• Ability to identify key metrics critical to business performance and provide easily understood and actionable management reporting

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

• Strong finance system skills (Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), EPM, SAP, PowerBI)

• Strong organizational, communication and team-building skills, coupled with the ability to work independently

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