Director, SG&A, Other Expense, and Workforce Planning

Job title: Director, SG&A, Other Expense, and Workforce Planning

Company: Sherwin-Williams


Job description: Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!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 . 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 position, which 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 non-discriminatory factors considered in making compensation decisions including geographic location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.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/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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.As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.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 SG&A, Other Expense, and Workforce Planning Director is responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of expenses related to selling, general, administrative, and non-operating expense items as well as workforce planning. The Director is a decisive player in effective budget allocation by making strategic suggestions based on insights gathered from data. This role contributes to efficient resource allocation and optimization through scenario modeling and strategic analysis. Aligning corporate objectives with financial goals, this position leads a team providing insightful variance analytics and reporting that bolster the organization’s decision-making process. This role helps amplify the organization’s financial and operational efficiency, making it integral to Sherwin William’s overall financial landscape. A successful candidate will be asked to continuously improve in financial forecasting and planning, models, processes, and related reporting to communicate ideas and expectations clearly.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.Additional roles and responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align expense management strategies with organizational objectives, including usage of key tools such as Allocadia.
• Leading the annual Budget process for Admin areas, including People Planning within OneStream
• Simplifying complex data and communicating concise and actionable findings to non-finance stakeholders.
• Supporting the Operation FP&A team’s strategic planning initiatives.
• Analyzing historical, current, and projected financial data to identify trends and guide decision-making.
• Collaborating with HR and operations to understand workforce needs and trends, taking initiative to determine impact to the finance organization and build alignment between all impacted groups.
• Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and compliance (e.g. US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley).
• Leading a team of four direct reports with a focus on talent development; set standards of performance, coach, train, and develop employees through regular, clear, and consistent communication of goals and deliverables

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, ability to work well under pressure, and the skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to adjust and reprioritize as needed, while maintaining a strict adherence to deadlines is critical. Attention to detail, as well as a desire and ability to problem solve through complex financial situations is a must.POSITION REQUIREMENTSFORMAL EDUCATION:Required:

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• CPA/CMA

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:Required:

• 10+ years of professional work experience in finance, accounting, planning, and/or forecasting
• 7+ years of people management experience
• Experience communicating effectively with customers and ability to think through customer’s needs in advance
• Ability to use organizational and industry knowledge to develop solutions to enhance the strategic planning process
• Ability to apply planning and forecasting concepts to identify opportunities to optimize and improve process
• Ability to build strong business partnerships, and collaborate across multiple stakeholders
• Ability to strategically influence stakeholders in the adoption and use of optimized planning and forecasting processes
• Ability to develop strong relationships with Business Unit Finance and other Enterprise Finance organizations (i.e., Controllership and SBS), with a focus on collaboration and customer service
• Ability to identify complex business performance and process-related issues, and presenting insights and solutions to drive efficiency and standardization throughout the organization

Preferred:

• Experience as a manager of managers preferred

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Required:

• Demonstrated experience in project management and root-cause analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital solutions to enable execution of forecasting abilities
• Demonstrated proficiency with MicroSoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Strong working knowledge of OneStream, SW chart of accounts, and/or Oracle Cloud preferred

Travel: 5%

Expected salary: $127323 – 165528 per year

Location: Cleveland, OH

Job date: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:45:51 GMT

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