FP&A Financial Analyst - SG&A

The Enterprise Financial, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) 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 – Selling, General, & Administrative (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 role is not hybrid/remote and will report to our 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

FORMAL

EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Master’s degree in business, Finance or Accounting
• CPA/CMA

KNOWLEDGE &

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, planning, and/or forecasting
• Strong knowledge of key financial planning/forecasting concepts
• Demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrate an ability to analyze variances between actual performance and forecasted results to identify drivers and root cause, as well as develop and present prescriptive recommendations for action.

Preferred:

• Experience using and implementing financial modeling and forecasting tools.
• Strong expertise in variance and financial statement analysis
• Ability to analyze data, present findings, and offer proposed solutions.

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Knowledge of business systems typically used in an accounting environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of management including individuals whereby financial concepts are not their immediate expertise.
• Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience in modeling and synthesizing complex financial analysis, operational, and KPI data.
• Must have a successful track record of job performance.

Preferred:

• Experience using One Stream, Oracle applications.
• Strategic Influence
• Planning, Budgeting, & Forecasting
• Scenario Modeling & Strategic Analysis
• Variance Analytics & Reporting
• Executive Storytelling
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Financial Systems & Digital Literacy
• Governance & Controls

Travel: 5%

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

This role is primarily focused on the following processes:

• Assist with planning, budgeting, and forecasting for workforce, SG&A, and other non-operating expenses.
• Oversee scenario modelling and strategic analysis for financial decision support.
• Conduct variance analysis and reporting, offering key insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align expense management with organization objectives.
• Communicate complex data findings in a concise, actionable manner to stakeholders.
• Encourage continuous improvement in planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.