Ecolab · 2 weeks ago
Senior Finance Manager - Commercial Finance
Ecolab is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join their Downstream Division leading the Commercial Finance team in Houston, TX. This role is a key business partner responsible for driving sales growth, ensuring business profitability, and developing finance talent within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Leverage sound analysis to advise on commercial deals, pricing strategy, and key contract terms and conditions that deliver strong financial performance for the business and optimal outcomes for our customers
Drive action-orientated commercial strategy decision support while maintaining strong controls and process governance
Develop contract negotiation strategies for pricing and other finance-related commercial terms
Identify gross margin improvement opportunities to enhance business profitability
Lead the annual pricing plan and forecasting process & drive execution
Recruit, coach, and develop diverse talent, driving a culture of high performance, engagement, and inclusion
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
7 years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, supply chain finance, controlling, and/or business partnering
Experience in commercial contract negotiations and developing price strategies
Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
Preferred
Experience in the Downstream or Chemical industry
CPA or MBA in Finance
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and economic analysis
Strategic oriented leader with demonstrated ability to understand goals of a large organization and apply in-depth finance knowledge to support these objectives
Experience building and developing high-performing, business-oriented finance teams with a focus on results and a commitment to quality
Strong execution presence, excellent communication skills with exceptional analytical and critical thinking ability, can synthesize broad amounts of information into actionable insights
Effective interpersonal skills with proven ability to build strong partnerships with diverse groups
Ability to communicate with different audiences and influence senior management
Self-starter with ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment with high tolerance for ambiguity
Knowledge of enterprise level finance systems
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.
Company
Ecolab
Ecolab provides water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. It is a sub-organization of Ecolab Life Sciences.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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