Whirlpool Corporation Hiring for Senior Analyst, Finance General Job at Benton Harbor, MI Full Time

Requisition ID: 45641

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and Yummly. In 2020, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 78,000 employees and 57 manufacturing and technology research centers.

Whirlpool Corporation is consistently recognized by FORTUNE as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. Our values are the driving force behind everything we do. Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, and Spirit of Winning propel our teams to excellence. Get to know us and see what it’s like to be part of a company that is in constant pursuit of improving life at home.

Senior Financial Analyst

This role in summary

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 supporting regional businesses in the areas of Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Product Development, and Procurement.

Your responsibilities will include

• 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

• 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 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Economics
• 3+ years experience in Finance or Accounting

Preferred skills and experiences

• 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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