JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Financial Analyst, FP&A
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Finance
Reports To: Sr. Finance Manager, FP&A
Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Financial Analyst, FP&A, will play a key role in supporting the FP&A function at Rust-Oleum North America, thus helping drive financial decision-making and supporting the organization's strategic initiatives. Accounting professionals with an interest in finance and an analytical mindset will serve as a financial partner for cross-functional departments. Providing analytical and financial support through various financial analysis and modeling, data collection, and key performance reporting. Job responsibilities include:
Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for internal management review meetings and Board meetings.
Partner with cross-functional teams and help them understand financial results, provide them with various financial analysis, and support their strategic planning processes.
Assist with monthly/quarterly closing, forecasting, and the annual budget process as requested.
Lead and/or provide support for strategic projects and initiatives.
Perform ad hoc analysis around financial performance.
Utilize data reporting tools, such as Power BI, to automate and/or streamline reports and to analyze large sets of data.
Ensure reporting deadlines are met.
Review/validate data for accuracy and consistency.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
Ability to work with large datasets.
Must possess strong analytical mindset.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities.
Makes confident, fact-based decisions.
Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
Ability to think creatively, high-driven, and self-motivated.
Ability to work well in high pressure situations to meet deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
1-3 years of professional experience in an accounting or finance
Prior experience with SAP is a plus, but not required
Prior experience with financial management and reporting tools (i.e. HFM, OneStream) is a plus, but not required
Team player with the ability to collaborate across a cross-functional team
Up to 10% travel
Salary target range: $80,000 - $100,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and more. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
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3. Leadership & Reporting
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Qualifications & Skills
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Efficiency: Maintain a consistent invoice processing time (e.g., under 5 days).Accuracy: Achieve a high percentage of touchless/error-free invoice processing (e.g., over 90%).Cost Management: Achieve annual cost savings through utility contract negotiations, evidenced by a year-over-year reduction in average unit cost or a favourable variance to budget.Vendor Relations: Maintain a high percentage of invoices paid on time (e.g., 95%+).Team Performance: Maintain high team accuracy rates and low invoice exception rates
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We are working with a family-owned business on a mission to make a difference to people’s lives, their opportunities, and their communities through great-tasting food and coffee. They are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive Accounts Payable professional to join their finance team.This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the full-cycle accounts payable function, with a dedicated focus on our extensive utility portfolio and fixed asset management. You will be part accountant and part analyst, ensuring the timely payment of a high number of invoices per month while diving deep into data to uncover savings, negotiate favourable terms with utility providers, and maintain an accurate fixed asset register.Key Responsibilities1. High-Volume Transactional Processing (Core AP)
Lead the end-to-end invoice management for all their sites, processing a high volume of invoices (primarily for utilities, services, and supplies) accurately and within specified turnaround times.Process capital expenditure invoices related to restaurant equipment and build-outs, ensuring timely and accurate addition of assets to the fixed asset register. Maintain and reconcile this register, ensuring proper capitalization and depreciation schedules are followed.Prepare and execute weekly payment runs and manage the three-way matching process (PO, receipt, and invoice) to ensure accuracy.Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, maintain excellent vendor relationships, and serve as the primary point of contact for all utility providers.
2. Analytical & Strategic (Cost & Data Analysis)
Analyse overall utility consumption and costs across all locations to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for savings. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on utility spending, benchmarking performance against historical data and operational metrics.Proactively engage with utility suppliers (e.g., gas, electric, water, waste management) to negotiate contract terms, rates, payment extensions, and early payment discounts.Identify inefficiencies in the AP process, recommend and implement solutions (e.g., automation, better approval workflows) to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy for cost analysis.
3. Leadership & Reporting
Lead the AP component of the month-end close, including accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.Ensure all AP activities comply with company policies, maintain robust internal controls, and support external audit requests.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in an accounts payable role.Industry Knowledge: Experience with high-volume invoice processing, preferably within the retail, restaurant, or multi-location franchise sector.Specific Expertise: Demonstrated experience with fixed asset management and utility cost analysis/negotiation is a significant asset.Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and experience with major ERP systems (Sage200 is a big plus).Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Efficiency: Maintain a consistent invoice processing time (e.g., under 5 days).Accuracy: Achieve a high percentage of touchless/error-free invoice processing (e.g., over 90%).Cost Management: Achieve annual cost savings through utility contract negotiations, evidenced by a year-over-year reduction in average unit cost or a favourable variance to budget.Vendor Relations: Maintain a high percentage of invoices paid on time (e.g., 95%+).Team Performance: Maintain high team accuracy rates and low invoice exception rates
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