Finance Manager, Architectural Coatings at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

The Finance Manager, Architectural Coatings, supports all finance and planning activities for the Menards & Walmart (US and Canada) businesses. You will be a strategic business partner to both commercial, financial and functional areas by supporting and providing financial analysis and advice to support decision-making for short- and long-term objectives and strategies. You will work closely with sales director, supply chain, operations and marketing teams. You will report to the Senior Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the monthly closing process to ensure timely and accurate results.


• Responsible for financial reporting including analysis, interpretation and communication of monthly financial results; lead deviation analysis and explanation of key performance drivers; lead monthly forecasting.


• Provide proactive analysis of market trends, customer and product/brand performance to support profitable growth and investment.


• Collaborate with the commercial, marketing and product team to develop the Long Range Plan (LRP), BSR and proforma financials to support our strategy to expand our share of wallet with these key customers.


• Manage the capital spending and request process for any investment.


• Enhance and implement business processes in compliance with PPG policy.


• Provide ad hoc analysis including customer profitability, margin analysis, contract/deal analysis and cost reductions.


• Work collaboratively with cross functional partners, including global business financial services, marketing, credit and supply chain.


• Manage a team of two analysts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in an accounting or finance related field and 5+ years of experience.


• Supervisory experience is a plus.


• Highly proficient in MS Excel.


• Knowledge of Hyperion Essbase Reporting/Hyperion Planning and SAP preferred.

Benefits: health/dental/vision/life insurance, family leave, 401K, PTO and more! #LI-Hybrid

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

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Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are "One PPG" to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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