Financial Analyst II

PPG Industries Inc. - Cranberry Regional Office, Cranberry

PPG: We protect and beautify the world.

At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

 

Why join us:

With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.

• Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
• You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
• Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
• Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help theme propel their industries forward.
• You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone’s ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.

Just like you, we are driven to make a difference in our world.

 

The Architectural Coatings North America Financial Analyst will be a member of the SBU’s Segments Finance organization. The position will play a key role in segments activities which include monitoring financial performance and providing financial direction to help the business achieve strategic goals and initiatives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly reports, deviation analysis, explanation of performance drivers/opportunities, brand profitability analysis as well as zone/region analysis.

• Responsible for monthly sales estimates for segments.

• Planning, preparation, and implementation of annual segment budget process. 

• Provide any ad hoc analysis as required by segments. This includes detailed product and customer profitability analysis, cost review, etc.

• Oversee the ACT process for segments.

• Own the accounting activities/processes involving sundries marketing expenditure, vendor coop funds and rebates.

   

  This position supports the Segment organizations and will report directly to the Senior Finance Manager - Segments.  The analyst will work closely in a team in conjunction with Sales Managers, Marketing personnel, Accounting Services, Supply Chain, and Purchasing.

Experience and Education: 

• The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a business related field and at least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. 

Functional and Technical Skills:

• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability provide detailed information to management in a summarized and succinct manner. 

• Must have strong leadership potential and ability to analyze and interpret financial data and determine appropriate course of action. 

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to react quickly to change.

• Highly proficient in MS Excel, Access and Power Point.

• Knowledge of Hyperion Essbase Reporting/Hyperion Planning preferred by not mandatory.

• Systems used include: SAP / Hyperion Essbase / Cognos

   

  Success Factors:

  Prime Success Factors (focus on results, drive change, promote teamwork, build trust & respect, understand market & customer perspective) plus the following:

• Take Responsibility and execute with minimal oversight

• Solve Problems

• Manage Complexity

• Build Strong Work Relationships

• Communicate & Share Information

• Plan and Organize

 

PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.

 

PPG Industries, Inc. offers 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, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.

 

To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:

 

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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