Finance Analyst

Sherwin-Williams Co.; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Company pension

Hybrid working arrangements

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams UK is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to partner with business areas, delivering financial planning, reporting, analysis and cost management to drive performance.

You will support budgeting and forecasting, provide balance sheet and P&L insights, and collaborate across HR, IT, Sales, R&D and Marketing to improve data quality and decision making.

The role offers hybrid working, a company bonus, pension and clear opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Accounting & Economics, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• CIMA, ACCA or a Master's degree in progress is advantageous.
• 5+ years' finance or accounting experience in international/manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Oracle ERP and global organisations preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Able to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business areas to provide financial analysis, reporting and insights for strategic decisions.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, compensation planning and headcount management.
• Deliver balance sheet, expense and P&L reporting, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Sales, Customer Service, R&D and Marketing to improve data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Drive expense management initiatives and analyze payroll, facilities, fleet, marketing and other overheads.
• Consolidate and standardise financial reporting and transform data into actionable insights.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements and resource optimisation through data-driven analysis.
• Support development of BI, dashboard reporting, finance automation and analytics capabilities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Advanced Excel

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

US GAAP IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CIMA/ACCA or Master's degree in progress

Tools

Oracle ERP

Tableau

Power BI

Dataiku

Python

Copilot

Job description

As a Senior Finance Analyst in our Financial Planning and Analysis team you will act as a key finance partner to business areas, delivering financial planning, reporting, analysis, and cost management support. In this role you will provide actionable insights to drive business performance, supports budgeting and forecasting processes, and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple functions to improve financial outcomes and decision-making. This role is perfect for someone who loves business partnering, understanding the business and driving continuous improvements. In return we offer an attractive salary, company bonus, hybrid working, company pension, and career growth, development and support.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business areas to provide financial analysis, reporting, and insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, compensation planning, and headcount management processes.
• Deliver balance sheet, expense, and P&L reporting, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities to business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Sales, Customer Service, R&D, and Marketing teams to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and financial processes.
• Drive expense management initiatives and provide analysis across key cost categories, including payroll, facilities, fleet, marketing, and other overheads.
• Consolidate and standardise financial reporting, transforming complex data into clear and actionable business insights.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and resource optimisation through data-driven analysis.
• Support the development of business intelligence, dashboard reporting, finance automation, and advanced analytical capabilities within the FP&A function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Accounting & Economics, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
• CIMA, ACCA, or a Master's degree in progress is advantageous
• 5+ years' finance or accounting experience within international and manufacturing environments
• Experience using Oracle ERP and working within global business organisations is preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all organisational levels, from operational teams to senior leadership
• Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS reporting standards
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Dataiku, Python, Copilot, and other business intelligence and data analysis tools, including dashboard development and large dataset analysis
• Experience in financial modelling, reporting automation, analytics, and business intelligence solutions
• A love for continuous improvement and keeping up-to-date with AI developments to drive improvements and effeciencies

Company Culture

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

Eligibility to Work

The established salary range for this position is £40,373 - £52,569

Benefits

• Company bonus
• Company pension
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Work-Life Balance: We value your personal time and well-being.
• Career Opportunities: Grow within a truly international business.
• Ongoing Training and Support: Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Pay Transparency

The salary range shown refers to base salary only. In addition to this, we offer a broader total reward package which may include bonus or incentive pay, relevant allowances, and a range of competitive benefits. We encourage candidates to consider the full package when evaluating an offer.

Salary is determined using a structured and objective framework, taking into account the role's responsibilities, required skills and experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity. This ensures pay decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with our commitment to equal pay and legal compliance.