Sr. Finance Analyst, Accounts Payable COE
Sherwin-Williams, Cleveland, OH, United States
Sherwin Business Services (SBS) Sr. Finance Analyst
Job Description
The Sherwin Business Services (SBS) Sr. Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting the Global Accounts Payable (AP) COE Senior 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 enterprise‑wide design, build, implementation 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 the future state operating model. This requires strong partnership with procurement, SBS Ops, DT, finance and business leadership to develop, update and/or enhance P2P solutions aligned with SBS objectives. The role is not hybrid/remote and will report to the 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.
Responsibilities
Help support the SBS Global AP COE Senior Manager and associated projects, collaborating 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 identify process improvement opportunities based on execution of supported business processes and escalations.
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 and services.
Link strategy to day‑to‑day operations and serve as a key role in connecting continuous improvement and supported business activities.
Identify and support delivery of process‑specific training, in partnership with the SBS Ops team, to aid in the development of procedures and execution of the 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 the service delivery team in related technology implementations (global design, decision rights, etc.).
Ensure consistent service delivery across the global team.
Ensure and certify, as required, that the functional area’s internal controls are performed and operating effectively, working with the services delivery team to remediate identified control deficiencies and track remediation.
Liaison with internal and external auditors.
Support quality reviews/audit of key controls, SLAs and end‑to‑end processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
3+ years’ experience in an 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.
Specialized knowledge of S2P and other financial business processes.
Respectful of peers and leaders with whom the analyst will represent the organization.
System implementation and change management experience.
Experience with Coupa and Oracle Cloud S2P systems.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, multitask and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.
Aptitude for understanding technical advancements and implementing new systems and enhancements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to interact with all levels of management.
Logical conclusions based on financial data.
Excellent Excel spreadsheet and report writing skills.
Travel
10% travel required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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 contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin‑Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. Please note that the recruiting team will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information such as national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
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Job Description
The Sherwin Business Services (SBS) Sr. Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting the Global Accounts Payable (AP) COE Senior 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 enterprise‑wide design, build, implementation 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 the future state operating model. This requires strong partnership with procurement, SBS Ops, DT, finance and business leadership to develop, update and/or enhance P2P solutions aligned with SBS objectives. The role is not hybrid/remote and will report to the 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.
Responsibilities
Help support the SBS Global AP COE Senior Manager and associated projects, collaborating 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 identify process improvement opportunities based on execution of supported business processes and escalations.
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 and services.
Link strategy to day‑to‑day operations and serve as a key role in connecting continuous improvement and supported business activities.
Identify and support delivery of process‑specific training, in partnership with the SBS Ops team, to aid in the development of procedures and execution of the 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 the service delivery team in related technology implementations (global design, decision rights, etc.).
Ensure consistent service delivery across the global team.
Ensure and certify, as required, that the functional area’s internal controls are performed and operating effectively, working with the services delivery team to remediate identified control deficiencies and track remediation.
Liaison with internal and external auditors.
Support quality reviews/audit of key controls, SLAs and end‑to‑end processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
3+ years’ experience in an 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.
Specialized knowledge of S2P and other financial business processes.
Respectful of peers and leaders with whom the analyst will represent the organization.
System implementation and change management experience.
Experience with Coupa and Oracle Cloud S2P systems.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, multitask and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.
Aptitude for understanding technical advancements and implementing new systems and enhancements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to interact with all levels of management.
Logical conclusions based on financial data.
Excellent Excel spreadsheet and report writing skills.
Travel
10% travel required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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 contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin‑Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. Please note that the recruiting team will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information such as national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
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