Senior Finance Analyst (Global Region)

Ecolab, Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Stock purchase

Lunch subsidy

Sport cards

Relocation support

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Kraków to focus on reporting, system and analysis. The role partners with international market FP&A teams to consolidate forecasts, analyze performance and provide timely financial insights to leadership.

We require 4–5+ years in management reporting or planning, a Master's in finance/accounting (ACCA/CIMA preferred), strong Excel/HFM skills, and fluent English. The hybrid role offers growth in a global environment.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of experience in management reporting, forecasting/planning or controlling.
• Master’s degree in finance/accounting; ACCA/CIMA in progress or completed preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify key business issues and propose solutions.
• Excellent excel modelling skills; experience with HFM is a plus.
• English fluency and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with market FP&A teams to consolidate forecasts, analyze performance, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide timely financial insights and recommendations to support International Markets Leadership.
• Analyze sales, pricing, volume, gross margin, SG&A, and operating income trends.
• Support the annual planning process through financial analysis, consolidation and coordination across markets.
• Prepare business reviews, leadership presentations, and performance reporting for senior management.
• Develop and improve management reporting, financial models, and analytical tools.
• Contribute to standardization, simplification, and automation of forecasting, planning and reporting processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel modelling

HFM / Hyperion Planning

English fluency

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in finance/accounting

ACCA/CIMA in progress or completed

Tools

HFM / Hyperion Planning

Job description

Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a positive impact worldwide. With operations spanning across 170 countries, Ecolab is committed to sustainability, innovation, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

There are over 500 of us in our Krakow business center, where we highly specialize in finance, supply chain, accounting, controlling and regulatory. We’re always looking for new talent to join our team. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.

Right now, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to focus on Reporting, System, and Analysis.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Partner with market FP&A teams to consolidate forecasts, analyze business performance, and identify key risks and opportunities.
• Provide timely financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making by International Markets Leadership.
• Analyze sales, pricing, volume, gross margin, SG&A, and operating income trends to understand key business drivers.
• Support the annual planning process through financial analysis, consolidation, and coordination across markets.
• Prepare business reviews, leadership presentations, and performance reporting for senior management.
• Develop and improve management reporting, financial models, and analytical tools to enhance decision-making.
• Contribute to the standardization, simplification, and automation of forecasting, planning, and reporting processes

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years relevant work experience in management reporting, forecasting/planning or controlling in a multinational company
• Master’s degree in finance/accounting. If undergraduate studies are not in finance, an accounting certification (ACCA, CIMA) in progress or completed preferred
• Good knowledge of financial processes in industry and business understanding behind the financial numbers. Strong analytical skills and ability to identify key business issues and propose solutions
• Excellent excel modelling skills and relevant experience with HFM (Hyperion Planning / EPM, or other similar tools) is a plus
• English fluency mandatory and strong communication skills
• A high impact individual with a strong “sense of self” who is comfortable working with strong executive management
• A self-motivated and high energy individual that thrives in an environment characterized by growth, change and opportunity.

What’s In For You

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sport cards)
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home)
• Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds
• Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions
• Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression
• Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels
• Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback
• Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ trainings, soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning
• Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow
• Social events such as family events and charity auctions.
• Comfortable working environment (library, relaxation area, casual dress code)
• Parking space for cars and bikes

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.