Process & Control Manager

At Ecolab , you can help take on some of the world s most meaningful challenges, delivering critical insights and innovative solutions to help our customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments. With our worldwide reach and ambitious growth plans, you will have the opportunity to own your future and impact what matters. Are you ready to make an impact?

What s in it For You:

• You will join a growth company offering a competitive salary and benefits
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
• Feel proud each day to work for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

Job Description:

Ecolab is searching for a driven Financial Analysis Manager for future opportunities within our Distributor Finance team in Pune, India.

The Financial Analysis Manager leads the reporting and analysis team within Distributor Finance. This position s primary responsibilities include distributor inventory analysis and controls, sales and payment forecasting, resales reporting including trend analysis, month-end close accrual support, administration of distributor rebate programs, managing SOX controls and oversight of the advance refund program. The position involves understanding of the different distributor programs and acting as a financial consultant to the various functions supporting distribution, including Sales, Marketing, Division Finance, Distributor Credit and the rest of Distributor Finance teams.

What You Will Do:

• Lead, develop and drive a high performing engaged team to exceed goals and expectations
• Maintain strong internal control environment to ensure complete and accurate resale processing and distributor refunding
• Forecast $200M in monthly distributor sales and $90M in refunds for North America
• Manage $10M distributor rebate programs including tracking new incentives, maintaining accruals, and administering payments in partnership with division finance and distributor sales
• Oversee distributor related accounts receivable analysis including weekly reporting, deduction review and account level reconciliations of debits and credits
• Manage annual distributor buy price adjustment and inventory revaluation process
• Oversee advance refund program including onboarding new distributors, monitoring compliance, and providing monthly reporting to divisions
• Enhance existing and develop new tools, reporting, KPIs and processes to provide insightful analytics and optimize department s performance
• Communicate, collaborate, and provide financial support/ad-hoc reporting and analysis to cross-functional teams
• Coordinate SOX documentation and testing process

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in finance or related field and significant work experience
• 8+ Years of business-related experience
• 1+ Years experience in shared services
• 2+ Years experience leading a team of 10 or more direct reports with the ability to manage
• Demonstrated history of direct problem resolution with positive outcomes
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement and/or project management initiatives
• Proven history of building strong teams, talent management and development
• Self-motivated and highly focused on results and process
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook), workflow software, and ad hoc reporting tools and databases
• Strong organizational and management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve complex issues and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills with fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA Degree
• Proven ability to lead, motivate staff, and build a teamwork environment
• Overall business acumen and ability to deal with ambiguity
• Ability to analyze and summarize data and draw meaningful conclusions
• Strong analytical aptitude and organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Results oriented, proactive, and possesses a high level of integrity
• Strong stakeholder management
• Passion & experience of continuous improvement initiatives

Work Environment

• Scheduled hours: 4 PM to 1 PM IST, with flexibility as required by business needs
• Hybrid operating model
• Must be adaptable to support global business operations across time zones, as needed