Financial Analyst - Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS)
Date: Apr 27, 2021
Location: Benton Harbor, MI, US, 49022
Company: Whirlpool Corporation
Requisition ID: 43547
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the world's leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, with approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 78,000 employees and 57 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2020. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world.
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Financial Analyst - Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS)
Function Overview
You will lead and manage critical business and financial initiatives throughout the company. You will also influence business decisions through the analysis of major investments, drive meaningful reporting, and lead forecasting and analysis of the business. While doing so, you will have the opportunity to apply finance skills, strengthen business acumen, and accelerate your professional career in a Fortune 200 consumer products company with a global presence. You will have an opportunity to work in treasury, corporate accounting, control functions or/and to support regional businesses in the areas of Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Product Development, and Procurement.
Job Responsibilities
Forecasting and Planning
Provide near and long-range forecasting to enhance strategic decision making (strategy planning, annual profit plan, and monthly outlook)
Review financial results in Annual Profit Plan to ensure reasonability and consistency with overall financial objectives
Co-ordinate the Profit Plan process for GSS, ensuring timely and accurate submission of SAP upload
Manage and drive process efficiency
Deliver continuous improvements in the Annual Profit Planning and monthly outlook processes to drive simplification and overall reduction to the processing and cycle time of the planning process
Utilize knowledge of processes and systems to advise cross-functional teams on appropriate data sources for analysis
Drive improvements in key financial processes to optimize efficiency and quality of data
Drive Analytical Insights for Process partner
Deliver analytical insights and influence decision-making by influencing category and channel finance leaders
Establish relationships with process partners in the finance organization that facilitate effective collaboration and drive positive change in our processes
Influence and lead key business decisions
Collaborate with individuals across North America finance organization to ensure effective and accurate financial reporting processes and internal controls
Serve as a leader within the supported operational team to ensure effective and timely decisions
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Strong Verbal and written communication skills
Professional presence and proven ability to lead teams and influence others
Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization as well as cross-functionally
Achievement oriented with the ability to work independently
Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines
Preferred System proficiency: SAP, BPC, Access, Business Objects, ERP system
Required System proficiency: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and google tools (sheets & slides)
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